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
US military: Is there a draft in 2026?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2026: Full menu, dates revealed
Explore the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival with a handy guide to new menu items, Sip and Savor passes, and info on limited-time entertainment.
Southern California gas prices skyrocket to record levels amid Middle East war
Experts warn of an "extreme deficit" as shipping remains bottled up in the Strait of Hormuz.
$106M 'mental health village' in Norwalk breaks ground: What to know
LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.
'More committed to murder than fatherhood': Man sentenced for death threats targeting OC family law judge
Byrom Zuniga Sanchez received a seven-year federal prison sentence for sending assassination threats to an Orange County Superior Court judge and law enforcement who presided over his family law case.
LA-based human smuggling kingpin 'Turko' pleads guilty to trafficking 20,000 people into US
Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul, the leader of a massive Los Angeles-based human smuggling organization in operation for at least 12 years, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges and faces life in prison.
LISTEN: Britney Spears arrest dispatch audio released
Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County for suspected DUI after she was allegedly spotted by CHP officers speeding and weaving in her BMW Wednesday night.
New video shows moments leading up to attempted kidnapping of mother, daughter in Anaheim
Jose Gudino, 59, faces felony charges after allegedly attempting to kidnap and sexually assault a mother and her 14-year-old daughter in Anaheim, according to police.
'Peeping Tom' targeting UC Riverside students arrested: Police
Riverside police arrested Roberto Clemente Rincon for allegedly peeping into the homes of UC Riverside students.
2026 LA Marathon guide: Course map, schedule, street closures and more
Here's your complete guide to the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon happening this weekend, including the race course map, full schedule of events, and a detailed list of road closures.