Rachel Aragon
Rachel Aragon is a freelance reporter for FOX 11.
She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and is thrilled to be back in Southern California.
Before joining FOX 11 in August 2025, she was a reporter at WANF in Atlanta. Over the last decade, Rachel has covered a wide range of stories, from presidential visits to natural disasters. Prior to Atlanta, she was a reporter and fill-in anchor at WBFF in Baltimore.
Before starting her journalism career, she graduated from Dartmouth College where she majored in Government and Film & Media Studies.
Rachel is a proud Dodgers fan and is excited to be reporting in her hometown.
The latest from Rachel Aragon
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.
PCH lane closures near Crystal Cove as Caltrans begins erosion repairs
High tides and increased wave activity are worsening coastal erosion near Crystal Cove along PCH.
Firefighters focus on suppression repair, hotspots as Norte Fire nears full containment
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
Norte Fire reaches 100% containment
The latest numbers from fire officials indicate the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County reached 100% containment.
Lawsuit alleges SDG&E caused Norte Fire in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano
A new lawsuit alleges San Diego Gas & Electric caused the Norte Fire in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
Nithya Raman says she'd replace LAPD chief if she beats Karen Bass in LA mayoral race
Nithya Raman said she would seek to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell if elected mayor. Karen Bass criticized Raman’s experience and defended the LAPD’s handling of public safety and crime data.
Los Feliz sinkhole nearly swallows Spectrum van after water main break
A massive sinkhole nearly swallowed a Spectrum cable service van in Los Feliz after an 8-inch water pipe burst.
PCH lane closed near Laguna Beach as coastal erosion worsens
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
At least 8 Long Beach homes red-tagged as residents brace for high surf
Long Beach coastal residents are preparing for severe flooding, high surf and plunging temperatures from Tropical Storm Rachel’s remnants.
Skid Row drug bust: LAPD and feds target gang-run operation in sweeping raid
LAPD and federal agencies executed a major sweep on Skid Row, arresting 23 suspects and identifying 28 in a crackdown on gang-run drug networks operating out of homeless tents.