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
Springs Fire in Moreno Valley explodes to 3,500+ acres, triggers evacuations near Perris
The Moreno Valley fire, officially named the Springs Fire, has exploded to 3,500 acres with 5% containment, triggering mandatory evacuations near Perris and Moreno Valley.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
DOJ targets California’s ‘kingdom of fraud’ in massive $60M hospice takedown
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme involving sham hospices and illegal kickbacks under "Operation Never Say Die."
Live explosive found in US Marine's luggage at Palm Springs airport
Ryan Weaver, a U.S. Marine from Texas, was detained at Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after TSA discovered a live 25mm explosive round in his checked baggage.
Stolen dog reunited with owner in LA after more than 3 years apart
A heart-wrenching three-year search ends in joy as a stolen dog is finally reunited with its rightful owner against incredible odds.
San Fernando Valley hockey community fights to save historic ice rink from demolition
The LA Kings Valley Ice Center faces a May 1 demolition date, prompting a massive community push to save the San Fernando Valley hockey landmark.
LA County leads nation in population loss as California growth continues to stall
While Los Angeles County has seen a significant slide from its peak of 10 million residents, the broader census data indicates that California's population as a whole keeps declining.
3 Southern California buffets named among best in US: report
California buffets Umi Hotspot, Paradise Buffet, and King Buffet rank among the best in the U.S. according to a new 2026 report.
Southern California gas prices: A county-by-county breakdown as LA tops $6
Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties reach multi-year highs as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies.
New details emerge in death of man found in Azusa police car
Azusa police continue to investigate the death of Eric Valencia, who was found in a parked patrol car three days after his release from jail.