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
Los fuegos artificiales de Big Bear seguirán adelante a pesar de los aguiluchos calvos
El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio se celebrará en Big Bear tal y como estaba previsto, a pesar de la preocupación de miles de personas que firmaron una petición en la que afirmaban que los fuegos artificiales podrían tener efectos nocivos para las águilas calvas residentes en la zona.
Big Bear Fourth of July fireworks show to proceed despite concerns over bald eaglets
A fireworks show is set to be held as scheduled despite concerns from thousands of people who say the fireworks could have potentially harmful effects on the area's bald eagles.
DUI suspect out on bail after San Bernardino father of 6 killed in crash
A family is heartbroken after a San Bernardino father of six children was killed by a DUI suspect, who posted bail soon after the crash.
Culver City leaders denounce gun violence after vigil for teen killed ends in gunfire
A Culver City High School graduate who was preparing to start college was fatally shot last week while picking up his sibling from a pool party in Torrance, authorities say.
Influencer y su cita asesinados por su esposo distanciado en Fontana, dice la policía
Una mujer en proceso de divorcio y su cita fueron asesinados a tiros afuera de un restaurante de sushi en el Inland Empire durante el fin de semana.
Woman and her date killed by her estranged husband in Fontana, police say
A woman and her date were shot and killed by her estranged husband after dinner at a Fontana sushi restaurant.
California Democratic lawmakers say proposed cuts to Medicaid could have devastating effects
A sweeping Republican-led proposal is drawing sharp criticism from California Democrats and health care leaders, who say it could gut Medicaid coverage for millions of Americans, including those enrolled in Medi-Cal, California's version of the program.
Local police say misinformation about immigration enforcement operations puts officers at risk
Local police departments warn that misinformation about immigration enforcement operations is putting both officers and residents at risk.
California Congress members concerned about 'poor conditions' inside Adelanto ICE facility
The Congress members said they spoke to some ICE detainees who said they did not have a change of clothes for 10 days.
Bill introduced by California lawmakers would prohibit law enforcement from covering their faces
It's called the "No Secret Police Act," and if passed, the bill would prohibit officers operating in California from concealing their identities by covering their faces.