Our friends at Six Flags Fright Fest give KTLA Weekend Morning News anchor Lauren Lyster a full monster makeover with the help of Fright Fest makeup artist Melena Browning. Watch her transform into a clown that doesn't mess around! Fright Fest runs through Nov. 2, 2025 for tickets go to SixFlags.com/MagicMountain.

A massive event that police say was sponsored by a skateboarding magazine led to late-night chaos in downtown Los Angeles, with footage showing crowds vandalizing a driverless robotaxi and clashing with law enforcement. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/massive-skateboarding-event-clashes-with-officers-in-downtown-los-angeles/

Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) hosted their 18th annual Skate the Coast fundraiser this weekend, with hundreds of riders out in full force KTLA's Omar Lewis reports. (Oct. 26, 2025)

The teenage driver of a Mustang that lost control and crashed into a light pole died as a result of his injuries, police confirmed. (Oct. 26, 2025)

The KTLA 5 News team covers the day's top local and national stories.

Easterseals Southern California held its 25th Annual 5K Run and 3K Family Fun Walk at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for individuals with disabilities.

“Strides is a celebration of disability pride and community spirit that brings people together to raise awareness and funds for Easterseals Southern California,” the organization’s website explains. “Every step taken helps support the vital services we provide each year for more than 25,000 people and their families, including early childhood programs, autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment services, and more.”

Details: https://socal.easterseals.com/take-action/attend-an-event/strides-2025-celebrate-disability-pride

A Culver City ice cream vendor who was detained by federal immigration agents earlier this year has returned home and resumed work after being granted permanent residency in the United States. KTLA's Sara Welch reports on Oct. 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/culver-city-ice-cream-vendor-returns-home-after-months-in-ice-detention/

June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers, whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost In Space,” has died. She was 100.

Details: https://ktla.com/entertainment/june-lockhart-beloved-mother-figure-from-lassie-and-lost-in-space-dies-at-100/

Fans gathered at a downtown Los Angeles bar to watch the L.A. Dodgers win Game 2 of the 2025 MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. KTLA's Jillian Smukler reports on Oct. 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/sports/dodgers/yamamoto-shines-again-as-dodgers-take-game-2-5-1-series-shifts-to-l-a-tied-1-1/

Two people died and another two were injured after a violent hit-and-run in Santa Monica on Friday night, authorities say. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Oct. 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-dead-2-hurt-in-brutal-santa-monica-hit-and-run/

KTLA's Erin Myers reports live from the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica event on Oct. 25, 2025. Details: KTLA.com

A big rig rolled over on the transition from the southbound 5 Freeway to the 60 Freeway on Saturday morning. Details: KTLA.com

Two people died and another two were injured after a violent hit-and-run in Santa Monica on Friday night, authorities say. KTLA's Carlos Herrera reports. (Oct. 25, 2025)