KTLA is proud to continue our partnership with Make A Wish, granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

We are spotlighting Palos Verdes High School’s Project Runway, where students and faculty are fundraising to support the mission. We were joined by faculty advisor Cari Secrist and students Norah Lees, Emma Clark & Ella Fonseca who shared with us all of the details.

To learn more at PVHSProjectRunway.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 27, 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.

Public schools in Beverly Hills will not display the Israeli flag in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month in May, the superintendent announced on Thursday, citing the safety of students and parting with the district board’s vote on the issue earlier this week. Aug. 28, 2025.

A junk yard fire is burning in Panorama City on Thursday.

Mike Case reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/junk-yard-burns-in-panorama-city/

An Orange County sheriff’s deputy driving a patrol vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Orange on Wednesday night, authorities said. KTLA's Chip Yost reports on Aug. 28, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/orange-county-sheriffs-deputy-in-patrol-car-strikes-kills-pedestrian/

A person wanted for alleged reckless driving was arrested after a pursuit Thursday morning, though not before they took the sedan off-road between two freeways and tried to escape on foot.

Mike Case reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/officials-pursue-driver-near-east-los-angeles/