August is National Dog Month, and while we celebrate our four-legged best friends every single day, this month we're turning up the love.

We were joined by children's book author and beauty editor, Elycia Rubin, who shared some of her favorite pet products and details about her new book, "I Love Doggies."

For more information on Elycia, follow her on Instagram @ElyciaRubin. Her children's book is also available on Amazon and ILoveDoggies.org.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 25, 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.

While authorities investigate two fatal shootings at separate gas stations just days apart in Pico Rivera, including one that killed a 13-year-old boy, friends have identified the first victim, a beloved 36-year-old baseball coach. Chris Wolfe reports Aug. 25, 2025.

Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson, is under LAPD investigation after an unscripted assault at KnokX Pro in Sun Valley left wrestler “Syko Stu” hospitalized. Video of the attack went viral.

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.

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.

KTLA's David Lazarus reports. Aug. 25, 2025.

Thunderstorms prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue ground stops Monday afternoon at three major Southern California airports.

The blaze, reported around 1:53 p.m. near the 15300 block of West Burbank Boulevard, has charred approximately 1.5 acres of medium-to-heavy brush, officials said.

Timelapse footage of a brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley on Aug. 25, 2025. (ALERTCalifornia | UCSD)

The report found that 53% of Gen Z men and 54% of women spend $0 on dates, while another quarter reports spending less than $100 a month. About 30% of women say the same.