John Travolta's youngest son, Benjamin, with his late wife Kelly Preston, could be biologically related to Elvis Presley. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at 11 a.m. on Dec. 19, 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/

What began as a case of stolen Christmas packages has turned into a devastating medical crisis for a Fontana family and their 2.5-year-old dog, Sparky. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on Dec.19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fontana-dog-to-lose-leg-after-christmas-gift-theft-left-gate-open-family-says/

For more than a decade, the BAFTA-winning comedy panel game show "Taskmaster" has defied genre and captivated audiences, becoming one of the biggest television shows in the world - the series, hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Horne, now airs in more than 120 countries and has garnered billions of views online. The series is now gearing up for a U.S. Tour and three holiday specials, the 4th edition of the "Champion of Champions" and the 2-part "New Year Treat."

Ahead of those specials, Davies and Horne spoke with KTLA's Glen Walker for the KTLA 5 News at 7. During their wide-ranging conversation, the group discuss the origins of "Taskmaster," its global success, their fan-fiction-inspiring relationship, and the show's future. They also look back at 10 years and 20 series worth of tasks, eggs, ducks, cakes, prizes, and laughs... discussing their favorite tasks, their dream contestants, "potatogate," and why American comedian Jason Mantzoukas may be the show's most unhinged contestant so far.

December 18, 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.

A multi-vehicle collision injured several people Friday evening along Pico Boulevard in the Pico-Robertson area, where police closed the street for several blocks as first responders arrived.