Amber Frias is a reporter for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles.
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Women farmworkers raise concerns about sexual harassment and assault on the job
Women working in farms say they are facing widespread sexual harassment and assault on the job. Advocates say the problem has persisted for years, often going underreported.
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Deportation case appeal leaves OC father of U.S. Marines faced with uncertainty
Narciso Barranco, the Orange County gardener whose deportation case drew national attention last year, is once again facing uncertainty as federal immigration officials appeal a judge’s ruling that had previously dismissed his case. Barranco, a father of five, says he rarely leaves his home, only stepping out for doctor’s appointments and always accompanied by his wife or children. “It feels...
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OC father faces child endangerment charges after teen's 60 mph e-bike crash: DA
Video from the Irvine Police Department shows how quickly an e-bike ride can turn dangerous.
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Mexican cartels' connections to Southern California explained
A relative of the killed leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” is a California native, according to federal records, as other Mexican cartels try to maintain connections to the United States, especially in California via their family members. The U.S. Department of State said Cervantes’ stepson, Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez, was born in Santa...
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‘I'm not leaving the house.' California father of 3 U.S. Marines breaks silence after deportation case was dismissed
Narciso Barranco’s life after the violent arrest and federal detention has not been easy.
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Deportation case against father of 3 U.S. Marines in California dismissed
Narciso Barranco, an undocumented man whose three sons served in the U.S. Marines, was taken into custody by federal agents in June 2025.
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400K people to leave Covered California as premiums are set to increase by 97%
As Covered California’s open enrollment period is set to end next month, California officials and medical service providers are watching whether federal lawmakers will extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Their hope is likely dashed after the House of Representatives Wednesday passed a health care bill that Republicans say will lower health...
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SoCal residents anxious to hear from loved ones impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Residents in Southern California anxiously wait to hear from loved ones who live in areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
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Woman dies after riding Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in California
A woman died this week after suffering a medical emergency during a ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
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Freak accident: Metal rod punctures car and driver on California freeway
A Downey woman recovered from her injuries Thursday after a metal rod shot up from underneath her car and pierced through the driver’s seat.
