We’ve been feeling the puppy love all morning! Our friends at the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County stopped by with three adorable pups Red Velvet, Vanilla, and Lemon who are all looking for forever homes.

Maria Dales, director of this volunteer-driven nonprofit, introduced us to the trio and shared that their nine siblings are also waiting for loving families. She also highlighted how the community can step up to support rescues and shelters during this time.

To learn more or to fill out an adoption application, visit GSROC.org. With about 85 dogs currently in need of homes, every adoption makes a difference. And if you can’t adopt but would still like to help, simply text “SHEPS” to 44321 to donate today.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

Jake and Rebecca Haro are believed to be the new focuses of the missing persons investigation after authorities began to suspect the story of the boy’s disappearance was fabricated.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/emmanuel-haro-disappearance-investigators-seize-fathers-vehicle-as-evidence/

Jennifer McGraw reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Aug. 19, 2025.

Community members in Anaheim are actively monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, with the city also tracking and reporting these activities in real time through its website Anaheim.net/Contigo. KTLA's Chip Yost reports. Aug. 19, 2025.

Southern California is experiencing extreme heat this week, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits, increasing the risk of wildfires across the region. KTLA's Kareen Wynter reports. Aug. 19, 2025.

A Chick-fil-A location in Ohio has stirred controversy by introducing a new teen chaperone policy that requires minors to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 to dine inside the restaurant. Aired Aug. 19, 2025.

The Los Angeles Police Department investigated a suspicious vehicle in the Fairfax District on Tuesday for nearly three hours before confirming it presented no danger to the public.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-suspicious-suv-parked-on-sidewalk/

North Hollywood's Valley Plaza shopping center has been abandoned for nearly a decade, and now the city of Los Angeles is considering a declaration of public nuisance, which could lead to it being demolished.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a suspicious vehicle in the Fairfax District on Tuesday.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-suspicious-suv-parked-on-sidewalk/

If any mode of transportation defines Southern California, it's freeway driving.

But not all freeways are created the same. In fact, the Los Angeles Times has found a way to quantify the driving experience on each freeway using data from Caltrans.

Lauren Lyster reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/the-405-isnt-the-worst-freeway-in-southern-california-analysis-finds/

A man was found shot to death near a softball field in Bellflower on Aug. 18, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-found-shot-to-death-near-bellflower-softball-field/

Volkswagen is stirring up major backlash after announcing one of its new cars comes with horsepower literally locked behind a paywall. The car’s motor is capable of 228 horsepower, but buyers only get 201 unless they pay extra. It’s part of a growing trend of automakers pushing subscription-based features. It raises big questions about ownership, and it could signal where the entire industry is headed. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer reports.

A power pole was struck and brought down in a fiery crash early Tuesday morning, hospitalizing one juvenile and provoking an outage in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/car-snaps-power-pole-in-half-and-catches-fire-knocks-out-power-to-l-a-area/

President Trump announced Monday that he plans to sign an executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots and “seriously controversial” voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.