
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
Beyoncé tour expected to have massive impact on LA economy
Inglewood businesses are bracing for the "Beyoncé bump" as the Queen Bey comes to town for a three-night run at SoFi Stadium.
Locally trained rescue dogs help search for victims of Maui fires
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula helps train dogs for search and rescue missions.
How the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation trains dogs for search and rescue missions
Nanci, a former shelter dog rescued by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, is now working with first responders in search and rescue missions.
'Wedding Swindler' allegedly scammed vendors of nearly $22,000
Newlyweds in LA County are accused of not paying for their elaborate wedding.
Fontana golf course shooting: Armed suspect killed was off-duty LASD deputy
An alleged domestic violence call took a violent turn on a Fontana golf course after police shot and killed an armed man who was later identified as Alejandro Diaz, a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Funeral procession held for firefighters killed in helicopter crash
The two Cal Fire firefighters were killed in Riverside County over the weekend.
Burbank musician killed in crash while on charity cycling ride in Northern California
Roy Wiegand was on the last leg of a 2,500-mile cycling journey raising money for clean running water for Navajo Nation when he was hit from behind by a pickup truck near Salinas.
Carson cemetery closes without notice, grieving family members seek answers
Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery closed without notice, leaving Carson locals and family members seeking answers for their loved ones buried on the grounds.
Hot Strike Summer: Hotel workers picket in Beverly Hills
A protest took place in front of three luxury hotels in Beverly Hills Wednesday. The demand for better pay comes a week after the hotels offered an immediate $2 per hour raise.
Local food bank offering free groceries for striking Hollywood writers, actors
All striking workers need to do is show their SAG-AFTRA or WGA card to receive a big grocery cart of food for free.