Alexa Mae Asperin
Alexa joined the FOX 11 Digital Team in March 2022. Born and raised in Ventura County, she is happy to be home covering local issues and topics. Before returning to Southern California, Alexa reported in the Bay Area and Southern Colorado. She received her master’s degree in journalism from New York University and attended St. John’s University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and criminal justice. Her work has appeared on ABC News, CBS News, Yahoo News, and in the New York Times. She lives in Los Angeles.
The latest from Alexa Mae Asperin
Feds bust bizarre $27M California hospice scam that billed dead patients
A $27.7M California hospice scam using data from dead people was exposed in a historic $6.5B nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown by the DOJ.
California bans Glock-style handguns from commercial sale
Assembly Bill 1127 bans California retail dealers from selling new Glock-style handguns due to trigger conversion risks, while protecting current ownership.
Ventura County father gets 1 year in jail for incest after daughter’s suicide
Stephen Vincent Chavez was sentenced to a year in county jail for felony incest involving his 18-year-old biological daughter, Makayla Settles, who tragically died by suicide five months after the assault.
Pasadena police make historic 10,000-pound illegal fireworks bust linked to Nevada street gang
The massive cache, uncovered at an East Los Angeles home, was allegedly smuggled from Nevada by a criminal street gang for distribution across the San Gabriel Valley ahead of the July 4th holiday.
13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection.
Formula 1 solidifies Las Vegas future with historic 10-year extension through 2037
Formula 1 has announced a major 10-year contract extension keeping the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Strip through 2037.
Culver City carjacking, hit-and-run suspect charged with 10 counts of attempted murder
Juan Luis Estrada faces ten counts of attempted murder following a violent carjacking and hit-and-run spree through Los Angeles and Culver City.
FIFA Fan Zone event triggers major downtown LA, 101 Freeway closures
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced major street and 101 Freeway ramp closures near Union Station from June 25–28 for a FIFA Fan Zone event.
$2.2M in stolen cargo recovered from Anaheim warehouse: CHP
The California Highway Patrol recovered over $2.2 million in stolen merchandise, including Meta servers, during an Anaheim warehouse raid.
Simi Valley man charged with attempted murder in Target assault after release just 24 hours prior
Rejean Morgan Tabor faces felony attempted murder and assault charges following a violent string of random attacks against shoppers inside a Simi Valley Target.