Alexa Mae Asperin
Alexa joined the FOX 11 Digital Team in March 2022. Born and raised in Ventura County, she is happy to be home covering local issues and topics. Before returning to Southern California, Alexa reported in the Bay Area and Southern Colorado. She received her master’s degree in journalism from New York University and attended St. John’s University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and criminal justice. Her work has appeared on ABC News, CBS News, Yahoo News, and in the New York Times. She lives in Los Angeles.
The latest from Alexa Mae Asperin
Volunteers wanted for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Los Angeles
The event will bring together 32 teams from all six confederations and kick off on Sunday, June 15.
Tesla diner and drive-in theater in Hollywood nears opening
This is the first "entertainment center" featuring the diner and drive-in theater plus Supercharging station in the U.S.
Quality of life in Los Angeles remains 'lowest ever,' annual survey reveals
UCLA's annual survey reveals growing concerns over the high cost of living and deportation fears among LA County residents.
This Southern California town is 'best in the West,' according to USA Today
A small town in Southern California was just voted "best in the West," according to USA Today's recent rankings for its 10Best list.
Pink's Hot Dogs opens at Los Angeles Zoo
The partnership between the Los Angeles Zoo and Pink’s will bring the world-famous hot dogs to the more than 1.5 million annual zoo visitors.
These California DMV offices are open early for those needing a REAL ID before May 7 deadline
The California DMV is opening 18 offices across the state an hour earlier than usual beginning April 14 for those needing to get a REAL ID before the May 7 deadline.
Trial of ex-husband charged in Simi Valley woman's murder to move forward
Zarbab Ali is charged with the murder of his estranged wife, Rachel Castillo. Castillo's body was found on Nov. 13, 2022, in a remote area of the Antelope Valley.
Mega Millions ticket worth $23,300 sold in California
If you didn't win anything this time around, maybe Friday will be your lucky night. The estimated jackpot for the next draw has jumped to $72 million.
Serial child molester in Ventura County gets 480-year sentence
Between 2005 and 2014, Marcelino Arias Arca molested two victims who were under the age of 14, officials said. The abuse happened in multiple locations over several years.
Trump tariffs: Here's a list of products that will get more expensive
Economists predict businesses and consumers will see price hikes on everything from food imports like coffee and chocolate to iPhones and other electronics manufactured outside the U.S.