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
Free gunlocks from Pomona hospital aim to prevent accidental shootings
A Pomona hospital is handing out free gunlocks to the community ahead of the holidays when accidental shootings tend to spike.
Rutas de senderismo de Mount Baldy permanecen cerradas debido a daños causados por Incendio Bridge
Algunos senderos populares de Mount Baldy, como Baldy Bowl y Devil's Backbone, permanecerán cerradas hasta diciembre de 2025 debido a los daños causados por el Bridge Fire.
Popular Mount Baldy hiking trails will remain closed until December 2025 due to Bridge Fire damage
Some popular Mount Baldy trails, including Baldy Bowl and Devil's Backbone, will remain closed until December 2025 due to Bridge Fire damage. Violators risk fines of up to $5,000 and six months in jail.
San Gabriel wig shop owner pleads for more policing after 8th break-in
Surveillance video caught thieves smashing their way inside a San Gabriel wig shop. The owner says this is the 8th time her business has been burglarized.
Would-be buyers try to scam Inland Empire man into selling his truck for unfair price
A Victorville man wasn't fooled when would-be buyers covertly disabled his truck's engine to try to convince him it was worth much less than his asking price.
Thefts lead to stopped mail service, leaving Beaumont seniors to wonder why mailboxes are empty
Residents of a senior community in Beaumont were frustrated by days of empty mailboxes before they discovered their service was stopped because of thefts.
SoCal shoppers encouraged to shop local on Small Business Saturday with plenty of incentives
It's Small Business Saturday today and the perfect time to shop local and discover hidden treasures in your city.
City of Riverside adopts new fleet of all-electric commercial trucks from Voltu
A company headquartered in Riverside is driving the future of electric work trucks, and the city is already one of its biggest customers.
Recall issued after raw milk from Fresno-based 'Raw Farm' tests positive for bird flu
California public health officials warn consumers not to drink a batch of raw milk from a Fresno-based company after it tested positive for bird flu.
Women speak out after surviving car-to-car shooting on 215 Freeway in San Bernardino
Three Hesperia women survived a car-to-car shooting on the 215 Freeway, and two of them are now speaking out about the terrifying ordeal.