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
El Segundo police seize $6 million worth of luxury goods in major burglary bust
Authorities seized over $6 million in suspected stolen luxury goods, including Hermès bags, Patek Philippe watches, and 20 firearms.
Southern California heat wave: Record-breaking March temperatures trigger health warnings
Southern California faces an early-season heat wave with temperatures 25 degrees above normal, prompting NWS heat advisories and Cal/OSHA worker safety warnings.
US military draft 2026? Here's what we know so far
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to rule out a military draft during an interview, stating President Trump is keeping all options on the table as the Iran conflict escalates.
Taco Bell 2026 menu: Nacho fries go permanent, plus 20 new items revealed
Taco Bell announced over 20 new menu items for 2026, including permanent Nacho Fries, various seasoned chicken nuggets, and new Mountain Dew-inspired desserts.
Pentagon bans photographers over 'unflattering' photos of Pete Hegseth: report
The Pentagon is barring independent photographers from press briefings following reports that staff found photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "unflattering."
405 Freeway traffic: Sepulveda Pass lane closures March 16 to 23
The work will start after 9 p.m. on Monday and will end each by 6 a.m. each morning.
25-year-old OC man dies after rattlesnake bite
25-year-old Julian Hernandez died on March 4, about a month after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine.
Oxnard mother charged in 2nd infant cold case murder from 2015
Ventura County prosecutors have charged Marisol Flores with a second infant murder after reopening a 2015 cold case during a recent homicide investigation.
Disneyland swatting hoax: Anaheim police investigating false mass shooting report
Anaheim police are investigating a swatting hoax at Disneyland involving false reports of a mass shooting and bomb threats amid heightened FBI security warnings.
OC rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger; police seek more victims
Felipe Rico-Ceballos, 43, was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a passenger in Costa Mesa. Police are now searching for additional potential victims.