Susan Hirasuna
Susan Hirasuna is a proud hometown girl. She was born in Encino, reared in Simi Valley and graduated from the University of Southern California. For more than three decades, she's anchored the weekend news and reported for FOX 11.
In 2026, Susan was honored with a Golden Mike Lifetime Achievement award by the Radio, TV News Association. In 2025, she was recognized with a Best Weekend News Golden Mike. She's also been awarded multiple Los Angeles area Emmy awards and nominations and a Best Anchor nomination from the New England Emmy awards.
In 2012, she traveled to Japan on a fellowship to report on recovery and rebuilding efforts, a year after the great quake and tsunami. As an anchor, she’s handled extended coverage of the Route 91 shooting in Las Vegas, the death of Princess Diana and too many wildfires and police pursuits to count. Susan is a longtime member of the Asian American Journalists Association and served on the LA board for years. Currently, she is still active with the chapter as an advisory board member.
The latest from Susan Hirasuna
Camarillo ICE raid 911 calls describe chaos at Glass House Farms
Audio logs released by Ventura County Fire reveal deep panic and emergency response delays during the massive federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo last summer.
Father of 5-year-old swept away by Laguna Beach rogue wave speaks out after tragic loss
The father of 5-year-old Amada Mia Brown speaks out after her body was recovered following a tragic rogue wave incident in Laguna Beach.
Aquarium of the Pacific grants private tour to terminally ill woman after viral Reddit plea
A viral Reddit post by a devoted husband helped secure a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the Aquarium of the Pacific for his terminally ill wife.
California leads US in bystander police chase deaths; new bill seeks high-tech solution
Rep. Laura Friedman is introducing the Next Gen Road Safety Act to fund high-tech alternatives to dangerous high-speed police pursuits in California.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Defense attorneys seek dismissal of charges in deadly Palisades Fire case
Defense attorneys are calling for the case against 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, to be dismissed.
Teen recovering after car jumps curb and crashes into pedestrians in downtown LA's flower district
“The most horrific phone call. Nobody could give me information other than my son was on the floor," said father David Muro.
Ventura veteran suing federal government attends Trump's State of the Union address
A 26-year-old veteran, who was detained by ICE during a raid in Ventura County, had a special invitation to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Iraq war veteran sues federal government over detention during Ventura County ICE raid
An Iraq war veteran has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging he was unlawfully detained for three days during a 2025 ICE raid at a Camarillo cannabis farm.
Little Tokyo residents, businesses oppose new development
The residents and small business owners in Little Tokyo are sounding the alarm after a $2 billion project to build apartments and a so-called mega mall passed the planning department.
Sherman Oaks neighbors frustrated by man walking around naked inside his home
Should the man close the blinds or should the neighbors mind their business?