An elderly man was stabbed to death at a residence in South L.A. and the suspect was arrested with multiple self-inflicted wounds after a prolonged standoff over the weekend. (Aug. 25, 2025)

State Senator Dave Cortese has introduced a bill in Sacramento proposing long-term funding for California's bullet train project.

A man who was camping in Malibu earlier this month had a very close encounter with a mountain lion that was caught on video.  KTLA 5's Carlos Herrera reports. (Aug. 26, 2025)

Some brave skateboarders were seen skating and doing tricks on the roof of a Santa Clarita elementary school on Monday evening. (Aug. 26, 2025)

A man being pursued by officers after allegedly trying to ram a police vehicle entered a residence in Tarzana, leading to a standoff Tuesday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

Several onlookers were sent flying by a street takeover driver doing donuts in reverse in the Compton area early Monday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of Emmanuel Haro, who is presumed dead, are scheduled to make their first court appearance on Tuesday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 26, 2025.

President Donald Trump is threatening to send National Guard troops to Chicago and other Democratic-run cities, signing an executive order to create a specialized unit to assist local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring public safety. John Fenoglio reports Aug. 25, 2025.

Rapper Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty Monday to four felonies alleging he charged police last week after “strolling naked down Ventura Boulevard in Studio City,” the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. This report aired Aug. 25, 2025.

A devastating crash on Interstate 15 in Temecula left four people dead and two others seriously injured Saturday night, authorities confirmed. Mary Beth McDade reports Aug. 25, 2025.

While authorities investigate two fatal shootings at separate gas stations just days apart in Pico Rivera, including one that killed a 13-year-old boy, friends have identified the first victim, a beloved 36-year-old baseball coach. Chris Wolfe reports Aug. 25, 2025.

Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson, is under LAPD investigation after an unscripted assault at KnokX Pro in Sun Valley left wrestler “Syko Stu” hospitalized. Video of the attack went viral.

California Republicans file an emergency petition with the state Supreme Court to block Governor Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 redistricting plan from the November ballot. Court could decide this week.