Federal agents raided an El Monte car wash on Wednesday, with four people reportedly detained as part of an immigration sweep.

This footage was recorded on Aug. 20, 2025, and used in a video created on Aug. 22, 2025.

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A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a mother who was walking with her 2-year-old daughter outside the Westfield Topanga mall. KTLA's Jillian Smuckler reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

The hottest days of the week are about to blast Southern California on Thursday and Friday, bringing a chance of record temperatures. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/heat-wave-continues-southern-california-braces-for-possible-record-temps/

Emmanuel Haro, a 7-month-old baby who was reported missing in Yucaipa, is believed to be dead and authorities are searching for his remains. His parents, Rebecca and Jake Haro, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/missing-7-month-old-california-baby-believed-to-be-dead/

Both parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro were arrested after investigators went to their home in Cabazon Friday morning, San Bernardino County sheriff's officials confirmed.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 22, 2025.

Barricades were set up outside the Federal Building in Downtown Los Angeles overnight in anticipation of possible immigration protests this weekend.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 22, 2025.

One day after his brother's bid for release was denied, 57-year-old Lyle Menendez will appear before a California parole panel on Friday.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 22, 2025.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed legislation calling a Nov. 4 special election that will let Californians decide whether lawmakers should temporarily take control of drawing the state’s congressional maps that would heavily favor Democrats. Sandra Mitchell reports Aug. 21, 2025.

A 23-year-old man from L.A. County has been arrested in connection with the brutal beating of a woman from Arizona at a sold-out concert at Rose Bowl Stadium. This report aired Aug. 21, 2025.

A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and molesting a young girl who was searching for her lost dog in San Bernardino County. This report aired Aug. 21, 2025.

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman outside a Cheesecake Factory at the Westfield Topanga mall on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed. Rick Chambers reports Aug. 21, 2025.

A Peruvian national living in Southern California who was seen dragging what appeared to be a heavy object in a tarp through an apartment complex earlier this month has been charged with murder after his wife’s body was discovered in the Angeles National Forest, KTLA has confirmed. This report aired Aug. 21, 2025.