The race for California Governor in full swing after former Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she does not intend to run to succeed Governor Newsom. With Harris no longer part of the equation, two new front-runners emerging, according to polling from Emerson and "Inside California Politics." Leading the pack is former California Congresswoman Katie Porter (D) with 18% and Republican commentator Steve Hilton at 12%. With more on the results, the state of the race, and how Rick Caruso could still become a factor, Micah Ohlman and Courtney Friel are joined by "Inside California Politics" host Nikki Laurenzo. August 8, 2025.

The “Run for a Claus” in Orange County has become one of the region’s favorite holiday traditions, and the 12th edition took place on Saturday morning at a new venue. Santa Claus himself was there and told KTLA 5's Erin Myers that the event is "wonderful." (Dec. 20, 2025)

Holiday travel is surging to record levels at Los Angeles International Airport, with crowded terminals and long lines as millions of Americans head out for Christmas and New Year’s — even as rain looms for Southern California. KTLA's Gene Kang reports on Dec. 20, 2025. Details: KTLA.com

A pair of shootings that took place around the corner from each other left a man and a woman dead, police say, and it is believed the two incidents are related. (Dec. 20, 2025)

A person was killed after being ejected from their car and run over on the 210 Freeway early Saturday morning, authorities say.  According to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson, the crash occurred around 1:20 a.m. on the eastbound span of the 210 near Lowell Avenue in Glendale. (Dec. 20, 2025)

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in the weeks leading up to his parents’ murders. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Dec. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/nick-reiner-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia-before-parents-murders/

Following the sudden and heartbreaking death of his girlfriend, a new coffee shop in Long Beach has become a way for one Southern California man to not only heal but also honor his late girlfriend with a living tribute. KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Dec. 19, 2025.

Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies rescued two paragliders from near-drowning after their equipment became entangled in the water, swimming roughly 75 feet to free them and bring them safely back to shore, officials said. Full article: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/watch-lasd-deputies-rescue-two-paragliders-from-near-drowning-off-los-angeles-coast/

Holiday travel is surging to record levels at LAX as millions of Americans head out for Christmas and New Year’s. Jillian Smukler reports for KTLA News on December 19, 2025.

The Department of Justice has released hundreds of thousands of documents from the Epstein files, including never-before-seen photographs showing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with prominent political, entertainment, and business figures, though many images and records remain heavily redacted and lack context, prompting renewed calls from survivors and their attorneys for transparency. Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA News on December 19, 2025.

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are chasing a driver in a stolen ambulance in the San Fernando Valley Friday night. Mike Case reports from Sky5.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-lapd-officers-chase-driver-in-stolen-ambulance/

The holiday travel rush is on at the Los Angeles International Airport, where millions of travelers are heading out early to their destinations to make it in time for Christmas. AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January 1. This year’s forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Dec. 19, 2025.

Details: https://newsroom.aaa.com/2025/12/aaa-year-end-holiday-travel-forecast/

The Justice Department began releasing records Friday from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people — including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed. KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on Dec. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/justice-department-begins-releasing-long-awaited-files-tied-to-epstein-sex-trafficking-investigation/