A female Metro rider in Pasadena was assaulted Wednesday morning after a suspect walked up to her, punched her in the face and began beating her head against the Metro platform. He then pushed her onto the train tracks and dragged her onto the nearby 210 Freeway.

The woman was able to escape and the suspect, who was found a few blocks away, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

KTLA's Gene Kang reports on August 8, 2024.

A man has been arrested in the murder of 13-year-old Saith Mendez as he was visiting his mother at a Pico Rivera gas station over the weekend, authorities announced late Thursday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 29, 2025

Deputies chased a reckless driver wanted for a possible DUI in L.A. on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/chp-in-pursuit-of-suspected-reckless-dui-driver/

People gathered in Pasadena Thursday night to protest the detainment of several during an immigration enforcement operation at Pasadena car wash earlier this month. Rick Chambers reports Aug. 28, 2025.

Governor Gavin Newsom is taking an aggressive approach to cracking down on criminals in Los Angeles, deploying CHP to work with local law enforcement in a crime suppression effort. John Fenoglio reports Aug. 28, 2025.

The race for California Governor is in full swing, with less than 10 months until the hotly-contested primary. On the campaign trail this week, Antonio Villaraigosa (D) visited an LAUSD middle school, where he highlighted the increased cost of school supplies, part of his state-wide "Affordability Tour." Villaraigosa, the former Speaker of the California Assembly and 41st Mayor of Los Angeles joins Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin to discuss rising prices, redistricting, homelessness, ICE raids, the race for Governor, his opponents, and more. August 28, 2025.

While investigators are still working to determine the motive in Wednesday’s deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic church in Minneapolis, some of the victims have been publicly identified. Among those killed was Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10. KTLA's Jillian Smukler reports on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/minneapolis-catholic-school-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims/

Police in Colton, California are pursuing new leads in the case of a child who died after his parents relinquished custody to a religious sect that is currently under investigation for a possible homicide involving a former member. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/police-reopen-case-into-death-of-boy-4-after-arrests-of-religious-sect-leaders/

Parents and community members were outraged after a violent brawl broke out between an umpire and an assistant coach during a youth baseball game in Rosemead. KTLA's Gene Kang reports on Aug. 28, 2025.

Police in Colton, California are pursuing new leads in the case of a child who died after his parents relinquished custody to a religious sect that is currently under investigation for possible homicide involving a former member. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports. Aug. 28, 2025.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the expansion of California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams to major regions across the state.

One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting in East Los Angeles Thursday afternoon.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/1-dead-1-wounded-in-east-los-angeles-shooting/

A report on the president's claims about crime in Beverly Hills, referencing past statements and the lack of official law enforcement sources.