Marjorie Hernandez

About the Author

Marjorie Hernandez is the Los Angeles bureau chief for the New York Post. She covers state and federal courts in California and national breaking news. Before joining The Post, she was the justice editor for Us Weekly and the justice & equality reporter at USA Today Network/Ventura County Star. Marjorie has received the California News Publishers Association award for breaking news and the E.W. Scripps award for superior journalism in watchdog/enterprise reporting. When she’s not busy chasing stories, Marjorie is usually chasing her two lovable dogs, Miles and Zeus.

Latest Articles

New border wall anti-climb spikes installed in San Diego, may be rolled out nationwide

Sections of the San Diego-Tijuana border wall are getting new awning-like additions built to deter migrants from illegally climbing into California and could soon be used in other border cities.

Horror house dad looks haggard in new mugshot after he's moved to another prison 'for safety reasons'

David Turpin, 62, appeared haggard with deepening bags under his eyes, but still sported a piercing stare, grimace and his signature gray mop-like haircut in a new mugshot taken Feb....

All 5 Marines killed in CA helicopter crash ID'd

US Marines Corps officials have identified the five men who died in a helicopter crash earlier this week as they were flying back to California from a training excursion just...

Non-stop rainfall causes over 8M gallons of raw sewage to spill onto LA streets, beaches

An unrelenting storm triggered the overflow of at least 8 million gallons of raw sewage in Los Angeles County.

US military helicopter carrying five Marines on California bound flight goes missing, search underway

First responders have located the military helicopter which went missing on a flight from Nevada to California, but the five US Marines on board remain missing. 

Glamorous murder-for-hire equestrian unrecognizable in prison mugshot

“If she gets out in a year, I wouldn’t be shocked if she shows up back in San Diego wearing a crop top and daisy dukes, riding around the street...

Inside Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade's $6,000 spending spree on luxury cruises and Caribbean resorts

Romantic couple's massages, fancy steak dinners and walks along pristine Caribbean beaches are just some of the offerings included on luxury trips booked by Nathan Wade in 2022, according to...

Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade slammed by lawyers for 'woefully inadequate' answers about drug, alcohol use: divorce docs

Wade has been embroiled in a contentious split from wife of 26 years Joycelyn Wade since filing for divorce on Nov. 2, 2021.

Details of Fani Willis’ ‘improper’ relationship with prosecutor go public as bombshell divorce docs unsealed

Wade had asked for his divorce from wife of 26-years, Joycelyn Wade, be sealed after he was hired to head up the prosecution of Donald Trump and co-defendants on counts...

Canadian who blamed government for wildfires guilty of starting 14 himself

A Quebec man who blamed the government for settling thousands of miles of forest fires in Canada during the country's worst fire season on record pleaded guilty to starting 14...

Second juror in Michelle Troconis trial dismissed over 'Gone Girl' post

A second juror was dismissed from the Michelle Troconis trial after the juror compared the sensational case involving the slaying of Connecticut mom of five Jennifer Dulos to the hit...

Knicks owner James Dolan hit with suit claiming he pressured masseuse into sex -- who then sent him seductive messages months later

In a sex assault and trafficking suit filed in California federal court Tuesday, Kellye Croft, now 38, claims Dolan initially pursued her while she worked as a masseuse on a...

Smirking Hunter pleads not guilty to 9 tax fraud charges, trial date revealed

Hunter flew back to California from Washington, DC Wednesday evening after stunning members of Congress by crashing a House committee debate on whether to hold him in contempt.

Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband arrested after allegedly digging thumb into son’s mouth during altercation

Jayson Boebert faces multiple charges related to two separate incidents involving his 18-year old son and his former wife US Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Boebert didn't punch ex-husband in the face during restaurant altercation: cops

US Rep. Lauren Boebert has been cleared of domestic violence allegations made by her ex-husband during an altercation at a Colorado restaurant, police said Wednesday.

Cher fights for control of son's finances as judge declines to place him in conservatorship: 'Life or death situation'

Cher's son, Elijah Blue Allman, appeared in Los Angeles court to fight his famous mother's petition to take over his estate because she claims he will blow his money on...

Kelly Clarkson's then-hubby told her she wasn't 'sexy' enough like Rihanna to be on 'The Voice': singer

Clarkson's now-ex and former manager, Brandon Blackstock, 47, was ordered to pay her $2.6 million for unlawfully procuring deals that should have been handled by her talent agents.

Powerball winner believes 'God guided him to win' disputed $2B jackpot: source

"God gave him [the win] because He knew [Edwin Castro] would be a good steward with it and use it to help others," a source told The Post.

Calif. approves 'toilet-to-tap' scheme to pump treated sewage back into homes

California's "toilet-to-tap" program has been approved and millions of residents will now get treated wastewater pumped back into their homes.

Matthew Perry's rehab buddy said he wasn't able to deal with 'tough love'

Perry had a difficult time when attending AA groups in New York because he couldn't stand being challenged by others, a former rehab pal of the actor said.