Get your engines ready! Monster Jam Freestyle Mania weekend kicks off today at Crypto.com Arena! It's the event that will change everything you thought you knew about freestyle! Introducing Monster Jam Freestyle Mania presented by Spin Master. For the first time ever, Monster Jam trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. The event runs through August 22- August 24th. For tickets and more information about the event you can visit MonsterJam.com or AXS.com

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on August 22, 2025.

A fire broke out in Orange County amid thunderstorms and a heatwave. Details: https://ktla.com/weather/thunder-rain-takes-l-a-county-residents-by-surprise-during-extended-heat-wave/

A man opened fire on a bus near the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday night, shooting and killing a young woman, authorities say. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-opens-fire-kills-18-year-old-woman-on-metro-bus-near-lax

Emmanuel Haro, a 7-month-old baby who was reported missing in Yucaipa, is believed to be dead and authorities are searching for his remains. His parents, Rebecca and Jake Haro, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/missing-7-month-old-california-baby-believed-to-be-dead/

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a mother who was walking with her 2-year-old daughter outside the Westfield Topanga mall. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mother-walking-with-2-year-old-daughter-stabbed-by-suspect-outside-canoga-park-mall/

Lyle Menendez was denied parole Friday at his initial suitability hearing, a day after his younger brother Erik was also rejected in his bid for release from the San Diego prison. Sandra Mitchell reports for KTLA News on August 22, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/lyle-menendez-parole/

Police chased a suspect in a stolen Infiniti sedan in Los Angeles County Friday night.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-police-pursue-high-speed-suspect-in-stolen-vehicle/

A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a mother who was walking with her 2-year-old daughter outside the Westfield Topanga mall. KTLA's Jillian Smuckler reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

The hottest days of the week are about to blast Southern California on Thursday and Friday, bringing a chance of record temperatures. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/heat-wave-continues-southern-california-braces-for-possible-record-temps/

Emmanuel Haro, a 7-month-old baby who was reported missing in Yucaipa, is believed to be dead and authorities are searching for his remains. His parents, Rebecca and Jake Haro, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/missing-7-month-old-california-baby-believed-to-be-dead/

Federal agents raided an El Monte car wash on Wednesday, with four people reportedly detained as part of an immigration sweep.

This footage was recorded on Aug. 20, 2025, and used in a video created on Aug. 22, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/theyre-not-criminals-4-taken-by-feds-at-southern-california-car-wash/

Both parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro were arrested after investigators went to their home in Cabazon Friday morning, San Bernardino County sheriff's officials confirmed.

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Barricades were set up outside the Federal Building in Downtown Los Angeles overnight in anticipation of possible immigration protests this weekend.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 22, 2025.