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
IE school celebrates alum Jayden Daniels' selection at No. 2 in NFL draft
Cajon High School in San Bernardino is celebrating the success of its former quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who was selected at No. 2 in Thursday's NFL draft.
Hesperia family demands answers in man's death days after he was found unresponsive in jail
A family is demanding answers from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in the death of a 23-year-old man who was found unresponsive in a jail cell.
Oak Hills High School student arrested after loaded firearm found on campus; lockdown lifted
An Oak Hills High School student was arrested after a loaded firearm was found, prompting a lockdown of the campus that was later lifted, officials said.
Presos condenados a muerte de San Quintín trasladados a la cárcel de Chino
Los presos condenados a muerte de San Quintín vivirán sus vidas en prisiones como la Institución para Hombres de California, en Chino.
San Quentin death row inmates transferred to Chino prison, prompting outcry from city leaders
Inmates sentenced to San Quentin's death row will instead live out their lives in prisons like the California Institution for Men in Chino.
California awards nearly $200 million to cities and counties to tackle homeless encampments
San Bernardino is among the cities and counties awarded multi-million dollar grants by California to address homelessness.
Pasadena police ask for help in search for sex-assault suspect with raspy voice
Pasadena police are seeking the public's help finding a suspect with a distinct raspy voice who sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint inside her car.
38th annual Redlands Bicycle Classic kicks off with women's division making strides in the sport
Hundreds of pro cyclists lined up as they prepared to climb uphill through Highland and Redlands.
Tormenta de primavera deja nieve fresca en las montañas de San Bernardino
Una tormenta primaveral arrojó nieve fresca en medio de temperaturas heladas durante la noche del jueves en las montañas de San Bernardino, lo que provocó la necesidad de utilizar cadenas para llantas en varias carreteras y autopistas.
Spring storm dumps fresh snow on San Bernardino Mountains; chains required for several roads
A spring storm dumped fresh snow on the San Bernardino Mountains, prompting the requirement of tire chains on several roads and highways.