Lorena Bourdevaire Casillas is a digital news producer at NBC 4 and Telemundo 52. Born and raised in Mexico, she holds a B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Film, Television and Digital Media from the University of California Los Angeles and a master’s degree in journalism from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Before joining the digital team, Lorena was an assignment desk intern at Telemundo 52 and the editor of Dímelo, USC’s Latinx media platform. Lorena is passionate about multiculturalism, social justice, and immigration.
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TikTok Star Anthony Barajas, Corona Movie Theater Shooting Victim Dies
Anthony Barajas, the 19-year-old Corona man and TikTok star who was shot along with his date at a Corona movie theater on Monday, died Saturday, the Corona police said in a statement.
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3.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Rancho Cucamonga Area
A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the Rancho Cucamonga area Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Evacuations, Road Closures Ordered for Brush Fire Burning in Lancaster During SoCal Scorcher
Firefighters were battling a 100-acre brush fire Thursday afternoon in the Lancaster area.
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Pomona to Host Job Fair for Migrant Children's Refuge Center
Team Hope and Cherokee Federal, two organizations that seek to “provide appropriate childcare and work to unify children and teens quickly and safely with their family, loved ones or a qualified sponsor,” are hosting a job fair to hire staff at a temporary shelter for migrant children and teens located on the Pomona Fairplex grounds.
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Street Vendor's Ice Cream Truck Vandalized in Cypress Park
Hugo Davila, an Elysian Park street vendor, was the victim of an alleged arson in his ice cream truck in Cypress Park Friday night.
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Moreno Valley Man Dies After Personal Watercraft Explodes on Trailer at Launch Ramp
A Moreno Valley man suffered fatal injuries when a jet-ski exploded at the launch ramp at River Shores Estates Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Tujunga Man Faces Multiple Charges After Killing Man Who Intervened in an Attack on Ex-Girlfriend
A man from Tujunga that was arrested has now been charged with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and gunning down a man who tried to intervene to help the woman.
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One Arrested Following Gunfire Near Azusa Pacific University
A police emergency developed near the Azusa Pacific University campus Sunday afternoon.
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Funeral Service for 6-Year-Old Boy Shot on Orange County Freeway Set for Saturday
The family of Aiden Leos will hold a funeral service Saturday at noon for the 6-year-old boy who was shot and killed on May 21 as his mother was driving him to kindergarten.
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Violent Threat in Lakewood Doesn't Appear to Be Credible: Authorities
Officials said a social media post circulating online threatening violence in Lakewood does not appear to be credible.