Susan Hirasuna
Susan Hirasuna is a proud hometown girl. She was born in Encino, raised in Simi Valley and graduated from the University of Southern California. For more than two decades, she anchored the weekend news and reported for Fox 11. Susan’s work has been recognized by the Los Angeles Emmy awards, the Golden Mikes and New England Emmy awards. In 2012, she traveled to Japan on a fellowship to report on recovery and rebuilding efforts, a year after the great quake and tsunami. As an anchor, she’s handled extended coverage of the Route 91 shooting in Las Vegas, the death of Princess Diana and too many wildfires and police pursuits to count. Susan is a longtime member of the Asian American Journalists Association and served on the LA board for years. Currently, she is still active with the chapter as an advisory board member.
The latest from Susan Hirasuna
Breaking down the powerful fashion choices of Presidential Inauguration
In chilly Washington, D.C., a coat seemed more than a coat when it was worn by powerful and iconic women.
How did Day 2 of vaccine distribution for LA County residents 65 and older go?
Susan Hirasuna's mother showed FOX 11 how the process went for her.
Company selling body bags sees demand spike amid COVID-19 surge
A company has increased production of its most popular item: the disaster pouch, known by many as body bags.
Business owners relieved after no new restrictions in LA County
Although coronavirus cases continue to be worrisome, Los Angeles County Public Health did not issue new restrictions on Friday.
Dodgers fans share memories of hall-of-fame skipper Tommy Lasorda
If you grew up a Dodgers fan, you probably remember Lasorda during his managerial days or heard stories from others about his fiery leadership.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
EDD fraud, theft on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic
As more Americans became unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, EDD fraud and theft skyrocketed.
Report: Officer-involved shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill justified
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has concluded their investigation of the Borderline Bar & Grill mass shooting.
COVID-19 surge taking a toll on frontline workers
Doctors call it the third surge of COVID-19 infections and plenty admit they’re tired. Healthcare workers on the frontlines are working overtime or without days off and it’s having a major strain on them and their teams.
Black Friday unlike any other in year of pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the holidays won’t be the same, especially Black Friday.