The Los Angeles Police Department investigated a suspicious vehicle in the Fairfax District on Tuesday for nearly three hours before confirming it presented no danger to the public.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-suspicious-suv-parked-on-sidewalk/

As the fight over redistricting heats up, lawmakers in Sacramento held their first public hearing Tuesday on newly-proposed gerrymandered Congressional maps that they hope voters will approve in November. Meanwhile, California Republicans filed an emergency petition with the State Supreme Court to delay key votes on the measure until a full review period is complete. One of those Republicans, Assemblyman Carl DeMaio joins Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman to discuss the suit, the debate over redistricting, his citizens initiative to punish lawmakers who support the new map measure, and more. August 19, 2025.

A developing homicide investigation is underway after a missing woman's husband was seen on video dragging a large wrapped-up object away from their home just a day before the woman's body was found dumped in a similar state. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/sheylla-cabrera-homicide-investigation/

Ontario International Airport is experiencing record-breaking travel numbers, with July marking its second busiest month ever. The surge is attributed to the addition of new international flights, leading to a 53% increase in international travelers. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/boosted-by-new-international-offerings-ontario-airport-setting-record-travel-numbers/

Jake and Rebecca Haro are believed to be the new focuses of the missing persons investigation after authorities began to suspect the story of the boy’s disappearance was fabricated.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/emmanuel-haro-disappearance-investigators-seize-fathers-vehicle-as-evidence/

Jennifer McGraw reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Aug. 19, 2025.

Community members in Anaheim are actively monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, with the city also tracking and reporting these activities in real time through its website Anaheim.net/Contigo. KTLA's Chip Yost reports. Aug. 19, 2025.

Southern California is experiencing extreme heat this week, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits, increasing the risk of wildfires across the region. KTLA's Kareen Wynter reports. Aug. 19, 2025.

A Chick-fil-A location in Ohio has stirred controversy by introducing a new teen chaperone policy that requires minors to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 to dine inside the restaurant. Aired Aug. 19, 2025.

North Hollywood's Valley Plaza shopping center has been abandoned for nearly a decade, and now the city of Los Angeles is considering a declaration of public nuisance, which could lead to it being demolished.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a suspicious vehicle in the Fairfax District on Tuesday.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-suspicious-suv-parked-on-sidewalk/

If any mode of transportation defines Southern California, it's freeway driving.

But not all freeways are created the same. In fact, the Los Angeles Times has found a way to quantify the driving experience on each freeway using data from Caltrans.

Lauren Lyster reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 19, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/the-405-isnt-the-worst-freeway-in-southern-california-analysis-finds/

A man was found shot to death near a softball field in Bellflower on Aug. 18, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-found-shot-to-death-near-bellflower-softball-field/