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
Dramatic video shows off-duty paramedic helping little girl during house fire
A Thanksgiving night fire erupted at a home in LA, engulfing trees and threatening a family's home... but an off-duty paramedic jumped into action to rescue a little girl.
Local teens find healing through music after devastating fire
Three local teens who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire have found solace and healing through music.
Woman fired after ‘call ICE’ comment toward Dodgers fan at Brewers game
There's nothing new about trash talking between fans at a baseball game, but a Brewers fan found out the hard way what happens when her trash talk crosses the line into something more.
Altadena taco vendor recalls narrow escape from Eaton Fire
When the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, food truck owner Omar De Anda faced a split-second choice: flee for his life or risk everything to save his taco truck.
Chef Ricardo Zarate celebrates one year anniversary at the Hummingbird Ceviche House
Michelin and James Beard-recognized Chef Ricardo Zarate celebrated one year at the the Hummingbird Ceviche House in Echo Park.
Erika Edwards: LA woman killed by hit-and-run driver on Sunset Blvd
Family and loved ones are seeking justice for Erika “Tilly” Edwards, a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hollywood over the weekend.
Multiple businesses vandalized following street takeover in Jefferson Park
Small businesses in South LA's Jefferson Park neighborhood are left cleaning up after a street takeover led to destructive break-ins at nearby restaurants and stores.
1212 Santa Monica offering to-go booze as 3rd Street Promenade allows open containers for shoppers
As part of the area-wide rule that allows shoppers and diners to walk around with open-container alcohol at the 3rd Street Promenade, 1212 Santa Monica is among the businesses offering to-go booze.
US citizen speaks out after being detained by ICE in Hollywood
A US citizen, who said he was among 30 people who were detained by federal agents during a raid in Hollywood, is speaking out.
Dodgers to announce plans to help immigrant communities affected by LA ICE raids
The Dodgers are also expected to talk about how the team will be assisting immigrant communities in Los Angeles.