Alexi Chidbachian
Alexi Chidbachian is an award-winning digital producer at FOX 11 Los Angeles where she has worked since 2019. Prior to that, she worked in Fresno, California as a newscast producer. Chidbachian graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a BA in journalism and a minor in Political Science.
She is the current president of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Los Angeles Chapter. As part of SPJ, Chidbachian protects the first amendment, fights for freedom of speech and supports all journalists, including the next generation. She sat on the SPJ/LA board for the past four years where she served as chair for the Generation J Committee, which helps student journalists enter the industry. She has also helped award scholarships to deserving students and helped produced two virtual award banquets.
Chidbachian, a native of the San Fernando Valley, enjoys reporting on issues affecting residents in the valley, as well as crime trends, local politics, and the issues impacting the Armenian-American community.
The latest from Alexi Chidbachian
Serial arsonist charged with murder after Hollywood house fire kills two sisters
Between Jan. 26 and Feb. 4, Jovan Lamar Duverne allegedly set fires at 10 different locations in Hollywood.
37 missing children found during human trafficking operation in Riverside County
During "Operation Safe Return", 37 missing children were found, and seven suspects were arrested.
Iran War sends gas prices jumping across Southern California
Average gas prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties recorded their biggest increases since 2023.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Dozens sue OC fertility doctor alleging he secretly relocated embryos
Twenty-six people have filed a lawsuit against Orange County fertility specialist Dr. Brian David Acacio and Acacio Fertility Center, alleging the physician secretly transported hundreds of cryopreserved embryos to Bakersfield without patient consent.
California Democratic chair warns crowded governor race could hand GOP a top-two win
California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks is calling on gubernatorial candidates to reassess their viability amid a crowded primary field, warning that too many Democrats in the race could result in two Republicans advancing to the general election.
Irvine home lab searched by FBI belongs to teen researching cancer, attorney says
The attorney of a 17-year-old UCI student whose home was searched by the FBI says his work was focused on cancer research and denies any allegations he posed a threat.
Runaway boat flies over lanes of 91 Freeway in Southern California
Shocking video shows a runaway boat crossing a median on a busy Southern California freeway.
Car crashes into crowd outside Redlands bar, shots fired
Shots were fired after a vehicle plowed into a crowd of people outside a bar in San Bernardino County.
Caltech scientist fatally shot in the Antelope Valley
Carl Grillmair was a Caltech scientist focusing on dark matter, galactic structure, stellar populations, and exoplanets.