Dozens of headstones were damaged or destroyed at a Compton cemetery and the suspects responsible for the crimes appear to have no plans of stopping. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Aug. 29, 2025.

A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's tariffs are not legal. John Fenoglio reports for KTLA News on August 29, 2025.

On Friday morning, federal agents arrived and detained people at a popular Hand Car Wash along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA News on August 29, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/federal-immigration-sweeps-intensify-in-southern-california/

A kidnapping suspect who was driving with three young children inside a stolen vehicle led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase before crashing in Malibu Friday night. Rick Chambers reports for KTLA News on August 29, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/email-alerts/breaking-news-email-alerts/live-chp-pursue-driver-for-alleged-kidnapping/

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the creation of a statewide task force aimed at dismantling homeless encampments on state property and expanding access to shelter and services. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Aug. 29, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/newsom-launches-statewide-task-force-to-clear-homeless-encampments/

CHP officers pursue a man who carjacked a vehicle with three young children inside in L.A. County. Gil Leyvas reports from Sky5.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-chp-pursue-driver-for-alleged-kidnapping/

Federal immigration sweeps that played out across Southern California this week are offering a glimpse into the Trump administration’s promise to intensify enforcement and expand the ranks of federal agents. Chris Wolfe reports for KTLA News on August 29, 2025.

Encino residents are increasingly concerned about frequent fires in the Sepulveda Basin, fueled by trash and debris at homeless encampments. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Aug. 29, 2025.

Nordstrom has closed its location at the Santa Monica Place shopping center. August 2025.

More than 100 bottlenose dolphins put on quite a show for whale watchers off the coast of Newport Beach. Chip Yost reports on Aug. 29, 2025. Details: KTLA.com

More than 100 bottlenose dolphins put on quite a show for whalewatchers off the coast of Newport Beach. Details: KTLA.com

College football is back, and the UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans are kicking off their seasons with home games on Saturday.

Gene Kang reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 29, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/bruins-trojans-kick-off-football-season-at-home-on-saturday/