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
Caught on video: Thieves steal more than $100K in vintage jewelry from Orange store
The suspects walked out with an assortment of 84 vintage rings with a total value ranging from $120,000 to $150,000.
Muere recién casada tras choque en Banning causado por hombre acusado de conducir ebrio
"Él podrá pasar las fiestas en casa y celebrarlo con su familia y amigos, mientras que yo tendré que enterrar a mi mujer", dijo Adam Whitlatch, cuya esposa, Carlie, falleció en un choque.
Man charged with DUI in crash that killed SoCal newlywed out on bail to family's outrage
"He gets to be home for the holidays and celebrate with his family and friends while I get to bury my wife," said Adam Whitlatch, whose wife, Carlie, died in the crash.
Pomona fire that killed husband and father is investigated as homicide; victim's adult son arrested
Luciano Macias died after his mobile home trailer was intentionally set ablaze, Pomona police said. The victim's adult son has been arrested in the case.
Hombre muere después de que hijo presuntamente prendiera fuego a casa móvil de sus padres en Pomona
Muere uno de los fundadores de Banda Vallarta Show en un incendio en Pomona tras presuntamente ser provocado intencionalmente por su hijo, según la policía.
Patients, hospitals worry about shortage of IV fluids due to Hurricane Helene shutdown
The impact and fallout from Hurricane Helene are being felt in Southern California by hospitals and patients.
San Bernardino to resume homeless encampment cleanups after agreement reached with ACLU
Homeless encampments in San Bernardino will once again be cleaned up but with new policies in place.
89-year-old SoCal hospice patient wished he could skydive again, so his care team made it happen
Gary Patmor is proof that it's never too late to have an epic adventure!
Lake Elsinore boy's death leads to new extreme weather law in CA aimed at protecting students
On the day 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson died, the temperature that morning was approaching 100 degrees. He had been in P.E. class, running with his classmates when he collapsed.
San Bernardino County holds festivities to mark California Native American Day
San Bernardino County is honoring the state's Native American heritage with festivities, as court employees get the day off.