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
Spurned boyfriend pleads guilty to 2024 quadruple murder, arson in Lancaster
Miguel Diego Sandoval pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and arson in a 2024 Lancaster home invasion that killed four people and three pets.
Ventura chiropractor sentenced to 6 years for sexual battery
Ventura chiropractor Fernando Juarez Gomez Jr. received a six-year prison sentence for committing sexual battery against five female patients between 2022 and 2024.
Son ruled legally insane in 2022 dismemberment murder of mother in Camarillo
David Hoetzlein was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2022 murder of his mother in Camarillo, California, and faces placement in a state mental hospital.
Shadow’s new Big Bear nest companion: Banded eagle KD1 sparks curiosity after Jackie's passing
Following the death of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, Shadow has been seen perching and visiting his nest with a 4.5-year-old banded eagle named KD1.
Warming waters: El Niño brings stingrays, humpback whales, and hammerhead sharks to Southern California
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Why Jackie the eagle's final journey leads to the National Eagle Repository
Following the death of Big Bear's cherished bald eagle Jackie, federal law mandates her transfer to the National Eagle Repository to serve Native American sacred ceremonies. Here's why.
Boyfriend arrested in murder of 17-year-old girlfriend in Garden Grove
Ethan Vidal, 18, was arrested by Garden Grove Police after a fatal dispute that led to the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Gutierrez.
New details shed light on Jackie the bald eagle's final days, unanswered questions
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie.
California high-speed rail could run out of money by 2027, inspector general warns
A new report from Inspector General Benjamin Belnap warns that California's high-speed rail project faces a major funding shortfall by December 2027 alongside hidden costs and delays.
Who is Josh Kushner? Venture capitalist partners with Bob Iger in $12.5B Lakers deal
Venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers in a record $12.5 billion transaction.