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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2 SoCal Men Part of the Historic US Equestrian Silver Winning Team in Dressage
For the first time in 73 years, the United States team won a silver medal in an equine competition called dressage, and behind the scenes, two SoCal men are part of the team that traveled to Tokyo.
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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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This App that Helps Firefighters Locate and Rescue Missing People Could Save Your Life
An app called “What3Words,” which people often use to meet with friends, or simply to help them locate the place where they parked, is demonstrating that technology can be a great ally in saving lives.
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Family Asks for Help in Finding Missing 24-Year-Old With Depression
The family of Jack Stein, a 24-year-old man from Minnesota, was asking for the public’s help in finding him after he went missing on July 13th at about 7:45 p.m.
Stein, who suffers from depression and bipolar disorder, was last seen on the 3700 block of Kanan Rd., in Agoura Hills. -
At Least 6 Deputies and 2 Inmates Injured During Major Disturbance at Pitchess Detention Center
A major disturbance involving inmates at Pitchess Detention Center, located in Castaic, was reported Thursday at around 3:15 p.m.
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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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Flats Fire Destroys Homes, Forces Evacuations and Injures Firefighter
A wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest exploded to 400 acres and was 10% contained Sunday, prompting a mandatory evacuation order for Pinyon Crest and the partial closure of state Route 74.
