Packing lunches doesn't have to be a pain, Author and Chef Aliza J. Sokolow joins us with the nutritious and delicious snack hacks your kids will love this new school year.

This segment aired Aug 24. 2025 on the KTLA Weekend Morning News.

An inspiring musician injured in a federal immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo who suffered injuries from less-lethal projectiles, including his left index finger, is suing for the government for $10 million. Rick Chambers reports Aug. 27, 2025.

Two young children are dead and more than a dozen others are injured after a gunman fired shots through the windows of a church at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a Wednesday morning Mass, police said during a press conference. John Fenoglio reports Aug. 27, 2025.

A Southern California woman has lost her home after an online romance scam used artificial intelligence pretending to be General Hospital actor Steve Burton to swindle her out of thousands of dollars and eventually, her home. KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on Aug. 27, 2025.

New allegations from authorities in Riverside County alleging baby Emmanuel was killed as a result of long-term abuse. Chris Wolfe reports Aug. 27, 2025.

The father of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro has reportedly confessed to killing the child and putting his body in a trash can in their home. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Aug. 27, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/emmanuel-haros-father-admitted-he-killed-baby-to-informant-in-jail-newsnation/

The man accused of killing his wife, dumping her body in the Angeles National Forest and then fleeing to Peru with their children has been taken into custody for the third time—this time, seemingly for good.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/man-accused-of-killing-wife-dumping-body-taken-into-custody-again-in-peru/

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Aug. 27, 2025.

Prosecutors have revealed new information in the Baby Emanuel case, stating that the father, Jake Haro, should have been in prison on an unrelated charge before the alleged killing of his 7-month-old son. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports. Aug. 27, 2025.

While facing renewed safety concerns, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, revealed how artificial intelligence is creating jobs and increasing productivity among Californians.

A California bill aims to address antisemitism and discrimination in public schools statewide by prohibiting learning material, such as textbooks and instructional materials, that would "subject a pupil to unlawful discrimination."

The closures include 235 Claire’s locations and 56 Icing stores. Icing targets older teens and young adult women.  

California Republicans are proposing a plan to split the state into two, creating a new state comprised of inland areas. KTLA 5's Chip Yost reports on the proposal and the constitutional hurdles it faces.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california-politics/this-is-a-stunt-newsom-responds-to-gop-effort-to-split-state/

Homeowner's insurance rates are rising across the United States, with the national average reaching approximately $3,000 per year, according to a report by the online insurance platform Zebra. KTLA's David Lazarus reports. Aug. 27, 2025.