Lesley Marin

Los Angeles

Reporter at KCAL-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Anchor/Reporter @CBSLA @Cronkite_ASU grad. Chicago made. I.E. raised. Trying to use all the talents the man upstairs gave me.

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South L.A. woman self-deports to Mexico, leaving behind her family

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Lesley Marin

By Lesley MarinClick here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES ( KCAL) - A mother from South Los Angeles made the tough decision to self-deport to her hometown in Mexico after spending the last 36 years in the U.S. The woman's daughter, Julia Ear, documented the moment her family left their home for Tijuana on Saturday as the protest against immigration raids broke out across L.A."This was the hardest thing I've ever had to do," Ear's mother Regina Higuera said.
South L.A. woman self-deports to Mexico, leaving behind her family

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Lesley Marin

A mother from South Los Angeles made the tough decision to self-deport to her hometown in Mexico after spending the last 36 years in the U.S. The woman's daughter, Julia Ear, documented the moment her family left their home for Tijuana on Saturday as the protest against immigration raids broke out across L.A."This was the hardest thing I've ever had to do," Ear's mother Regina Higuera said.
Long Beach and Inland Empire Job Corps centers close

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Lesley Marin

A longtime federal program that provides job training, housing and second chances to hundreds of at-risk youth nationwide is shutting its doors in Long Beach and the Inland Empire today. "I'm kind of nervous going back out there," 20-year-old Jacob Moan said after visiting the Inland Empire Job Corps Center. "I got permission to go back with my family in Los Angeles.
Santa Ana City Council votes to move forward with further look at ICE operation alert system

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Lesley Marin

Santa Ana City Council members on Tuesday voted to move forward with a program that would create an alert system to notify residents before federal immigration sweeps. After an hours-long meeting, which included a lengthy public comment section, members will now learn more about the system and any possible implications that may stem from it.
Los Angeles couple arrested for allegedly blocking immigration agents with cars

1 month ago | kvia.com | Lesley Marin

By Lesley MarinClick here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A South LA couple faces federal charges for allegedly trying to block immigration agents during an operation on Feb. 28. Aerial footage from the day shows groups of people protesting as federal immigration agents served search warrants across Los Angeles. The Department of Justice claims Gustavo Torres, 28, and Kiara Jaime-Flores, 34, used their car to chase and block immigration agents during the operation.
South LA couple arrested for allegedly blocking immigration agents with cars

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Lesley Marin

A South LA couple faces federal charges for allegedly trying to block immigration agents during an operation on Feb. 28. Aerial footage from the day shows groups of people protesting as federal immigration agents served search warrants across Los Angeles. The Department of Justice claims Gustavo Torres, 28, and Kiara Jaime-Flores, 34, used their car to chase and block immigration agents during the operation. Immigrant rights advocates called their arrests intimidation.
Family fights to keep the man who killed their son in prison

2 months ago | kesq.com | Lesley Marin |Matthew Rodriguez

By Lesley Marin, Matthew RodriguezClick here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California ( KCAL) - An Orange County family is fighting to keep the man who killed their son behind bars after learning that he is eligible for parole in July. Nikolay Osokin and his girlfriend Anya Varfolomeeva were killed in November 2021. They were driving along the 405 in Seal Beach when Oscar Ortega-Anguiano crashed into them at nearly 100 mph.
Orange County family fights to keep the man who killed their son in prison

2 months ago | audacy.com | Lesley Marin |Matthew Rodriguez

An Orange County family is fighting to keep the man who killed their son behind bars after learning that he is eligible for parole in July. Nikolay Osokin and his girlfriend Anya Varfolomeeva were killed in November 2021. They were driving along the 405 in Seal Beach when Oscar Ortega-Anguiano crashed into them at nearly 100 mph. "They were instantly, basically, burned alive in their car," father Pavel Osokin said. Want to get caught up on what's happening in SoCal every weekday afternoon?
Orange County family fights to keep the man who killed their son in prison

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Matthew Rodriguez |Lesley Marin

An Orange County family is fighting to keep the man who killed their son behind bars after learning that he is eligible for parole in July. Nikolay Osokin and his girlfriend Anya Varfolomeeva were killed in November 2021. They were driving along the 405 in Seal Beach when Oscar Ortega-Anguiano crashed into them at nearly 100 mph. "They were instantly, basically, burned alive in their car," father Pavel Osokin said.
Mayor Bass' budget proposes cuts to troubled LA Animal Services

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Lesley Marin

As part of Mayor Karen Bass' plan to brace the city for a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall, the troubled Los Angeles Animal Services will be among the many departments forced to lay off employees. According to the mayor's proposal, the department would be forced to lay off 62 staffers, eliminate 49 vacant positions and cut 10% of its budget, roughly $6.4 million.

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