Leticia Juarez
Leticia grew up in San Bernardino and graduated from Cajon High School. Leticia holds a bachelor's degree in international political science with a specialization in business from UCLA.
Leticia began her career as an intern at a cable station in Palmdale but quickly transitioned to general assignment reporter. She reported on the kidnapping of two Antelope Valley teens, which launched the state's first Amber Alert. In 2003, she was hired as a producer/general assignment reporter for KMIR-TV in Palm Springs. During her tenure, Leticia reported on the California wildfires in which her own family's home had to be evacuated. She joined KERO-TV in Bakersfield in 2005 as a general assignment reporter.
Leticia left California in 2007 and headed to Houston, Texas as a morning reporter for KHOU-TV. In September 2008, Leticia covered Hurricane Ike as it hit the Bayou City. In the aftermath of Ike she filed stories on the search for the missing and the recovery efforts. She joined KIAH-TV in 2009. Leticia's reporting on the Gulf oil spill from Louisiana earned her a Lone Star Emmy Award for her series on "First Eyes on the Black Tide."
Leticia is excited to be back in California and reporting in her hometown. She enjoys travelling, cooking up her mother's enchiladas and trying out new restaurants with her husband.
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Leticia's Stories
Defensores denuncian los arrestos federales cerca del tribunal de Rancho Cucamonga
El jueves por la mañana se desarrolló una escena caótica fuera del tribunal de Rancho Cucamonga cuando unos agentes federales detuvieron a varios hombres.
Advocates raise alarm after federal arrests near Rancho Cucamonga courthouse
A chaotic scene unfolded when federal immigration agents detained multiple men leaving the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse.
Nuevo video parece mostrar el inicio del incendio en un almacén de Ontario; podría revelar el motivo
Investigadores están analizando un video publicado en redes sociales como parte de su investigación sobre un incendio de gran magnitud que se declaró la madrugada del martes en un almacén de Ontario.
Suspect dies by suicide after chase with grappler ends in violent Jurupa Valley crash, deputies say
A suspect is dead after a chase came to a dramatic end in Jurupa Valley when deputies attempted to deploy a grappler device moments before a major crash
New video appears to show start of Ontario warehouse fire, may reveal motive
New video may offer insight into a motive behind the alleged arson fire that destroyed a massive warehouse in Ontario.
Employee accused of arson after paper goods warehouse destroyed in massive fire in Ontario
A 29-year-old employee was arrested on suspicion of arson. The warehouse was filled with paper products like Kleenex and Huggies diapers, further fueling the blaze.
ER temporarily closed after fire prompts evacuation of patients at Montebello hospital
A fire led to the temporary closure of the emergency room at Adventist Health White Memorial in Montebello, forcing the evacuation of some of the facility's most vulnerable patients.
Una mujer embarazada y su novio mueren en un violento choque tras una persecución policial en Pomona
Un sospechoso que huía de la policía en Pomona chocó contra otro carro, causando la muerte de las dos personas que se encontraban en su interior, según han confirmado las autoridades.
Pregnant woman and her boyfriend killed in violent crash following police chase in Pomona
A pregnant woman and her boyfriend were killed when a suspect who was fleeing from police crashed into their vehicle, ABC7 has learned.
Man sues LAPD, alleging officers attacked him while he streamed ICE protest
A man who was documenting a protest against ICE last summer is taking LAPD to court, claiming in a lawsuit that officers attacked him without provocation, causing injuries.