The doctor who pleaded guilty for his role in the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to eight months of home confinement on Tuesday.

KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez reports on the weather headed into Southern California.

A new study shows that the health impacts of the Eaton and Palisades fire may have had a much wider impact than respiratory concerns. Carlos Saucedo reports Dec. 17, 2025.

A housing development battle in Woodlands is escalating, with residents fighting back against developers who are trying to build hundreds of homes in an area prone to high wildfire risk. Rick Chambers reports Dec. 17, 2025.

President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday, some 11 months after taking in a speech where he defended his policies and attacked his critics. John Fenogloio reports Dec. 17, 2025.

Nick Reiner, accused in the gruesome stabbing death of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, made his first court appearance Wednesday. Sandra Mitchell reports Dec. 17, 2025.

Nick Reiner was officially charged with the murders of his parents on Tuesday, but his arraignment, which was initially set to take place on Wednesday morning, has been postponed. KTLA's Kimberly Cheng reports on Dec. 17, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/its-still-uncertain-whether-nick-reiner-will-appear-in-court-wednesday/

It has been nearly 30 years since the shocking murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in her Colorado home — a case that continues to haunt the nation. KTLA reporter Mary Beth McDade sits down for an in-depth and emotional interview with JonBenét’s father, John Ramsey, as he speaks openly about the killing, the latest developments in DNA testing, and a critical meeting with police in the coming days.

Two men are wanted by police after stealing over $200,000 worth of jewelry from a store in L.A.’s Pico-Union neighborhood. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Dec. 17, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-men-steal-over-200000-worth-of-jewelry-from-los-angeles-shop/

KTLA looks at the top stories impacting Southern California.

Nearly three decades after the 1996 murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, her father, John Ramsey, says a “positive movement” in the investigation has renewed his hope of finally identifying her killer. The full interview, including never-before-heard details on the open basement door and the current status of the evidence, drops Wednesday night on the free KTLA+ app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs at 8 p.m.

A vehicle was on fire in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon.

Gil Leyvas reports for KTLA 5 News on Dec. 17, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/vehicle-burns-in-san-fernando-valley/

It could be a rainy Christmas for Southern California, with rain in the forecast for next week. Olga Ospina has KTLA's forecast on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.