The most significant heat wave of the summer has arrived, triggering dangerous conditions across Southern California. Meteorologist Vera Jimenez and Rick Chambers report Aug. 20, 2025.

The Menendez brothers' parole hearings are set to begin Thursday morning, with each of the brothers having their own day in court.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 21, 2025.

Southern California is bracing for the hottest day of the week with possible record-breaking temperatures as a heat wave continues to bear down on the region.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

Southern California's extreme heat is triggering dangerous conditions and raising fire concerns Thursday.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 21, 2025.

A 32-year-old L.A. County man, previously described as a person of interest by investigators, was arrested in connection with a triple murder in Northeast Antelope Valley. This report aired Aug. 20, 2025.

Friends and neighbors of a missing Lancaster woman who was found dead in the Angeles National Forest over the weekend are calling on the L.A. County DA’s Office to file charges against her husband and have him extradited from South America where he reportedly fled after her disappearance. Carlos Saucedo reports Aug. 20, 2025.

The buildup is over; Wednesday is the day that triple-digit temperatures and dangerous fire conditions spread across much of Southern California. KTLA's Vera Jimenez and Kimberly Cheng report on Aug. 20, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/heat-wave-arrives-triple-digit-temps-fire-concerns-spread-across-southern-california/

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department was engaged in a standoff in Malibu on Wednesday after a passerby reported that a woman had shot an arrow at them while they were walking their dog. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on Aug. 20, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deputies-in-standoff-at-beachfront-home-in-malibu/

Guests staying at Disneyland Resort hotels will see a major change to their early access perk beginning next year.

White Stripes and Raconteurs guitarist Jack White criticized Donald Trump’s Oval Office redesign, describing it as “vulgar,” “gold-leafed,” and “gaudy,” and likening it to a professional wrestler’s dressing room.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is engaged in a standoff in Malibu on Wednesday.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Aug. 20, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/deputies-in-standoff-at-beachfront-home-in-malibu/

State health officials warn that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can damage the brain and other vital organs. Health conditions, including obesity, heart disease, and drug and alcohol use, can make it harder for the body to stay cool in hot weather.