California Republicans file an emergency petition with the state Supreme Court to block Governor Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 redistricting plan from the November ballot. Court could decide this week.

A thousand-foot lava fountain erupted from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano last Friday and Saturday, marking the latest in a series of volcanic bursts. (USGS via Storyful)

Police are searching for the driver of a white van seen on surveillance video crashing into a Walk of Fame statue in Hollywood on Monday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

President Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, citing rampant crime as the reason for this potential action.

State Senator Dave Cortese has introduced a bill in Sacramento proposing long-term funding for California's bullet train project.

A man who was camping in Malibu earlier this month had a very close encounter with a mountain lion that was caught on video.  KTLA 5's Carlos Herrera reports. (Aug. 26, 2025)

Some brave skateboarders were seen skating and doing tricks on the roof of a Santa Clarita elementary school on Monday evening. (Aug. 26, 2025)

A man being pursued by officers after allegedly trying to ram a police vehicle entered a residence in Tarzana, leading to a standoff Tuesday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

Several onlookers were sent flying by a street takeover driver doing donuts in reverse in the Compton area early Monday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of Emmanuel Haro, who is presumed dead, are scheduled to make their first court appearance on Tuesday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

President Donald Trump is threatening to send National Guard troops to Chicago and other Democratic-run cities, signing an executive order to create a specialized unit to assist local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring public safety. John Fenoglio reports Aug. 25, 2025.

Rapper Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty Monday to four felonies alleging he charged police last week after “strolling naked down Ventura Boulevard in Studio City,” the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. This report aired Aug. 25, 2025.

A devastating crash on Interstate 15 in Temecula left four people dead and two others seriously injured Saturday night, authorities confirmed. Mary Beth McDade reports Aug. 25, 2025.