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
Federal crackdown uncovers $135M Medicare surgery fraud scheme in Los Angeles
Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabie are facing federal charges for an alleged $135 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary arterial surgeries, illegal kickbacks, and fraudulent PPP loans.
2 teen girls arrested in alleged Corona High School revenge shooting plot
Authorities disrupted an alleged mass shooting plot at Corona High School, arresting two 15-year-old female students after digital communications were flagged by Meta and the FBI.
OC parents charged in fatal e-motorcycle crash that killed 13-year-old son
Orange County prosecutors have charged the parents of 13-year-old Benson Nguyen with child endangerment following his fatal e-motorcycle crash in Garden Grove.
California man who claimed ICE took his missing wife charged with her murder
Sacramento County detectives arrested Gurinder Gill on murder charges after disproving his false ICE story and finding his missing wife Jasmine Gill's burned remains.
Serial rapist, Max Factor heir Andrew Luster released 20 years into 124-year sentence
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from prison after serving 20 years of a reduced sentence, triggering outrage from Glendora officials and local lawmakers.
3 men sentenced to 158 years in Mexico for murders of American, Australian surfers
A Mexican judge has sentenced Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesu to over 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Redd Rhoad during a surfing trip in Baja California.
FBI’s Most Wanted: Fake aircraft heiress sought in SoCal $15M bank fraud scheme
Fake aircraft heiress Mary Carole McDonnell has been named to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward offered for her capture.
List: SoCal 'No Kings' protest locations for Oct. 17
Organizers across Southern California are hosting localized "No Kings: Vote Early" nonpartisan events on Oct. 17 to encourage early voting.
Souplantation announces return to California in 2027
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.
Patricia Krenwinkel, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, recommended for parole again
Former Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel has been preliminarily granted parole, initiating a state review process that could lead to her release.