Leticia Juarez
Leticia grew up in San Bernardino and graduated from Cajon High School. Leticia holds a bachelor's degree in international political science with a specialization in business from UCLA.
Leticia began her career as an intern at a cable station in Palmdale but quickly transitioned to general assignment reporter. She reported on the kidnapping of two Antelope Valley teens, which launched the state's first Amber Alert. In 2003, she was hired as a producer/general assignment reporter for KMIR-TV in Palm Springs. During her tenure, Leticia reported on the California wildfires in which her own family's home had to be evacuated. She joined KERO-TV in Bakersfield in 2005 as a general assignment reporter.
Leticia left California in 2007 and headed to Houston, Texas as a morning reporter for KHOU-TV. In September 2008, Leticia covered Hurricane Ike as it hit the Bayou City. In the aftermath of Ike she filed stories on the search for the missing and the recovery efforts. She joined KIAH-TV in 2009. Leticia's reporting on the Gulf oil spill from Louisiana earned her a Lone Star Emmy Award for her series on "First Eyes on the Black Tide."
Leticia is excited to be back in California and reporting in her hometown. She enjoys travelling, cooking up her mother's enchiladas and trying out new restaurants with her husband.
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Leticia's Stories
Masked intruders invade Redlands home, leave after scuffle with resident
Redlands police are investigating a frightening home invasion involving multiple masked men who remain on the loose.
Southern California Edison hardens power grid ahead of wildfire season
The emergency operations center at Southern California Edison's Irwindale complex is buzzing with activity as employees prepare to respond to a potentially busy wildfire season this summer.
Madre de víctima de asesinato pide al estado que no traslade a presos condenados a muerte a Chino
Los presos condenados a muerte de San Quintín están siendo desalojados y trasladados a otras 19 prisiones de California en un esfuerzo por cumplir con la Proposición 66, aprobada por los votantes en 2016.
Murder victim's mother warns state not to transfer death row inmates to Chino
Inmates on San Quentin's death row are being cleared out and transferring to 19 other prisons across California in an effort to comply with Proposition 66, which was approved by voters in 2016.
Domestic-violence suspect, innocent driver dead after series of violent incidents in Ontario
A woman who was driving to help a friend move was killed when a domestic-violence suspect crashed into her as he fled police in Ontario.
71 years later, Korean War vet from Corona finally awarded his Bronze Star Medal
The 93-year-old, who fought in five major battles during the Korean War, said there was an issue with his paperwork, but he never forgot about his award. Now, he finally has his Bronze Star Medal.
Long-term consequences? What students need to know about protesting on campus
Are there consequences down the line? Maybe for those students who may soon be seeking future career and employment opportunities?
Inland Empire man heartbroken after his 2 ponies are shot and killed: 'Why do it to them?'
A horse owner is heartbroken after two of his prized miniature ponies were shot to death in Reche Canyon.
Kaiser notifies millions of its members of a privacy data breach
About 13.4 million current and former Kaiser Permanente members and patients were potentially impacted by a privacy breach, the health care provider said.
Familia exige respuestas sobre la muerte de un hombre que fue encontrado inconsciente en la cárcel
Una familia de Hesperia exige respuestas sobre la muerte de un hombre de 23 años de edad después de que fue encontrado inconsciente en la cárcel.