President Trump says arrangements have begun, for a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. That announcement after Trump met Friday with Putin in Alaska, and Monday with Zelenskyy and seven European leaders at The White House, all in hopes of bringing an end to the deadly 3.5-year war in Ukraine. As peace talks continue, Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman are joined by Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer. August 18, 2025.

A routine immigration stop turned chaotic Saturday morning when federal agents attempted to pull over a vehicle. New footage and witness accounts show the encounter escalating within moments. Carlos Saucedo reports for KTLA News on August 18, 2025.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Huntington Beach Monday morning. The suspected shooter, a woman who has been identified by authorities, was killed by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA News on August 18, 2025.

Devastated family members, friends and loved ones gathered Monday night at a memorial for 16-year-old Joel Mercado who was shot and killed over the weekend at a house party in Covina. Sandra Mitchell reports Aug. 18, 2025.

The influx of feral cats is creating ripple effects for the community. Residents say the animals are attracting coyotes, which have been seen preying on the cats. Jennifer McGraw reports for KTLA News on August 18, 2025.

Video going viral on social media shows an irate concertgoer at the Rose Bowl viciously assault a woman, hitting her in the face and knocking her unconscious. Rachel Menitoff reports Aug. 18, 2025.

The parents of a 7-month-old boy who claim the child was kidnapped last week are now reportedly the focus of the missing persons investigation, in which unsettling new details continue to emerge. Sara Welch reports Aug. 18, 2025.

In a period when restaurant prices have steadily risen, Olive Garden is emphasizing consistency.

A person was shot in Huntington Beach Monday morning, resulting in their hospitalization, and a woman found in a vehicle tied to the suspected shooter was killed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies.

Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Aug. 18, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/huntington-beach-shooting-sends-1-to-hospital/

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Air quality in Southern California was mostly good Monday morning, but don't expect that to last.

Kacey Montoya reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Aug. 18, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/poor-air-quality-expected-in-multiple-areas-of-southern-california/

The owl caught in a glue trap in Orange County may not ever be able to fully return to the wild.

This video was created on Aug. 18, 2025, with footage from Kalamo Productions.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/local-wildlife-center-gets-owl-out-of-sticky-situation/