A motorist died in a fiery crash on the 5 Freeway overnight, authorities confirmed. (Dec. 21, 2025)

An investigation is underway into a suspected DUI crash that killed a 12-year-old boy who was walking in Los Angeles early Monday morning.

A tradition signaling the end of the year is here! A large line had already formed outside Amapola Market in Downey for the annual holiday masa distribution at 5:30 a.m. despite the store opening two-and-a-half hours later. KTLA 5's Jillian Smukler reports. (Dec. 22, 2025)

What was originally a possibility of rain on Christmas has now become a certainty as a powerful storm barrels toward Southern California, and the expected rainfall amounts are alarming. KTLA's Mark Kriski has the forecast.

Southern California is bracing for several days of heavy rain, prompting many to change their Christmas week plans from visiting family and friends to preparing for a potentially dangerous storm.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 22, 2025.

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, Powerball officials said Sunday.

Jillian Smukler reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 22, 2025.

An investigation is underway into a deadly crash that left a busy intersection closed in Winnetka Monday morning.

Ginger Chan reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 22, 2025.

Police are searching for a gunman after a 25-year-old man was fatally shot in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles overnight.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 22, 2025.

Cooler temperatures are expected across the region on Monday as Southern California braces for a strong storm to arrive Tuesday.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Southern California is preparing for a powerful winter storm over the Christmas holiday, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and potential flooding across the region. Carlos Saucedo reports for KTLA News on December 21, 2025. Read: https://ktla.com/weather/christmas-storm-still-on-track-to-bring-heavy-rain-flooding-and-travel-delays-to-southern-california/

A mother in Sherman Oaks made a desperate dash in her SUV to confront burglars attempting to break into her home while her children remained inside with their grandmother. Rachel Menitoff reports for KTLA News on December 21, 2025. Full story: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mother-crashes-into-fleeing-burglars-after-they-attempted-to-break-into-sherman-oaks-home/

Two young girls were killed in a deadly fire that engulfed a Murrieta mobile home early Saturday morning, and a fundraiser has been launched to help support their family as surviving parents remain hospitalized. Sara Welch reports for KTLA News on December 21, 2025.

A Los Angeles mother driving a Mercedes G-Wagen rammed a suspected burglars’ car after hearing strangers inside her home during a phone call, causing the would-be robbers to flee. Rachel Menitoff reports for KTLA News on December 21, 2025.