The race for California Governor is in full swing, with less than 10 months until the hotly-contested primary. On the campaign trail this week, Antonio Villaraigosa (D) visited an LAUSD middle school, where he highlighted the increased cost of school supplies, part of his state-wide "Affordability Tour." Villaraigosa, the former Speaker of the California Assembly and 41st Mayor of Los Angeles joins Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin to discuss rising prices, redistricting, homelessness, ICE raids, the race for Governor, his opponents, and more. August 28, 2025.

Deputies chased a reckless driver wanted for a possible DUI in L.A. on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/chp-in-pursuit-of-suspected-reckless-dui-driver/

People gathered in Pasadena Thursday night to protest the detainment of several during an immigration enforcement operation at Pasadena car wash earlier this month. Rick Chambers reports Aug. 28, 2025.

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking an aggressive approach to cracking down on criminals in Los Angeles, deploying CHP to work with local law enforcement in a crime suppression effort. John Fenoglio reports Aug. 28, 2025.

While investigators are still working to determine the motive in Wednesday’s deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic church in Minneapolis, some of the victims have been publicly identified. Among those killed was Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10. KTLA's Jillian Smukler reports on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims/

Police in Colton, California are pursuing new leads in the case of a child who died after his parents relinquished custody to a religious sect that is currently under investigation for a possible homicide involving a former member. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/police-reopen-case-into-death-of-boy-4-after-arrests-of-religious-sect-leaders/

Parents and community members were outraged after a violent brawl broke out between an umpire and an assistant coach during a youth baseball game in Rosemead. KTLA's Gene Kang reports on Aug. 28, 2025.

Police in Colton, California are pursuing new leads in the case of a child who died after his parents relinquished custody to a religious sect that is currently under investigation for possible homicide involving a former member. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports. Aug. 28, 2025.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the expansion of California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams to major regions across the state.

One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting in East Los Angeles Thursday afternoon.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/1-dead-1-wounded-in-east-los-angeles-shooting/

A report on the president's claims about crime in Beverly Hills, referencing past statements and the lack of official law enforcement sources.

Public schools in Beverly Hills will not display the Israeli flag in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month in May, the superintendent announced on Thursday, citing the safety of students and parting with the district board’s vote on the issue earlier this week. Aug. 28, 2025.