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

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."

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.

The alleged husband and wife in charge of the cult-like religious organization connected to a man's disappearance in the Inland Empire two years ago have been arrested, though the "prophetess" was released due to what police called a "medical episode."

Kareen Wynter reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Aug. 27, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/leaders-of-cult-like-california-religious-group-arrested-after-ex-members-disappearance/

Officials provided new details and strongly criticized a past judge during a Wednesday update into the investigation of Jake and Rebecca Haro, who are suspected of murder in the disappearance of their 7-month-old son Emmanuel.

Jillian Smukler reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 27, 2025.

Officials provided details Wednesday on the investigation into Jake and Rebecca Haro, who are suspected of murder in the disappearance of their 7-month-old son Emmanuel.

Two young children are dead and more than a dozen others are injured after a gunman fired shots through the windows of a Minneapolis Catholic church during a Wednesday morning Mass, police said during a press conference. The suspected shooter is dead. Aug. 27, 2025.

Story: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/suspect-contained-after-shooting-reported-at-minneapolis-catholic-school-authorities/