The Orange County Fire Authority is seen battling the Club Fire in Dove Canyon, which was ignited by lightning on Aug. 23, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/weather/thunder-rain-takes-l-a-county-residents-by-surprise-during-extended-heat-wave/

A day of action rally was held in L.A.’s Little Tokyo district on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, as hundreds of people gathered to protest federal immigration raids and the actions of President Trump and his administration. KTLA's Phil Ige reports.

Details: https://www.janm.org/press/release/national-day-action-defend-history-news-conference-and-rally-comes-little-tokyo-aug

A federal judge on Friday extended a preliminary injunction that blocks President Trump from withholding funds from more than 30 “sanctuary cities" over policies that restrict local police from participating in immigration enforcement.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/politics/judge-blocks-trump-admin-from-slashing-sanctuary-city-funding/

An extended heatwave bringing scorching temperatures will continue through the weekend in Southern California, bringing elevated fire dangers to the region. KTLA's Jennifer McGraw reports on Aug. 23, 2025.

Heavy rains and lightning were brought on by thunderstorms that covered SoCal's Iland Empire region on Saturday morning, surprising many residents as an extended heat wave continues through the weekend. KTLA's Jillian Smuckler reports on Aug. 23, 2025.

A suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long SWAT standoff following a deadly shooting in South Los Angeles Saturday. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Aug. 23, 2025.

A fire broke out in Orange County amid thunderstorms and a heatwave. Details: https://ktla.com/weather/thunder-rain-takes-l-a-county-residents-by-surprise-during-extended-heat-wave/

A man opened fire on a bus near the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday night, shooting and killing a young woman, authorities say. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-opens-fire-kills-18-year-old-woman-on-metro-bus-near-lax

Emmanuel Haro, a 7-month-old baby who was reported missing in Yucaipa, is believed to be dead and authorities are searching for his remains. His parents, Rebecca and Jake Haro, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/missing-7-month-old-california-baby-believed-to-be-dead/

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a mother who was walking with her 2-year-old daughter outside the Westfield Topanga mall. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mother-walking-with-2-year-old-daughter-stabbed-by-suspect-outside-canoga-park-mall/

Lyle Menendez was denied parole Friday at his initial suitability hearing, a day after his younger brother Erik was also rejected in his bid for release from the San Diego prison. Sandra Mitchell reports for KTLA News on August 22, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/lyle-menendez-parole/

Police chased a suspect in a stolen Infiniti sedan in Los Angeles County Friday night.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-police-pursue-high-speed-suspect-in-stolen-vehicle/