KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins shares the weather forecast, which includes a strong storm expected during the Christmas holiday, on National Hard Candy Day, Dec. 19, 2025.

A Huntington Beach man was arrested Thursday night for allegedly assaulting a man, leaving him hospitalized, and sparking an hours-long SWAT standoff after police said the suspect became upset over his boat being towed. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/huntington-beach-man-arrested-after-assault-swat-standoff-over-towed-boat/

Hundreds of new laws were approved by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this year, including measures to lower drug costs and require landlords to maintain refrigerators and stoves in apartments.

Disneyland will temporarily close 11 attractions, including Rise of the Resistance and Haunted Mansion, for seasonal refurbishment after the Christmas season ends on January 7th. The resort will then prepare for the Lunar New Year celebration, starting January 23rd.

President Trump's board renames the Kennedy Performing Arts Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, citing his work in saving the building. Congress has not yet approved the move.

Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in downtown Los Angeles early Friday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 19, 2025.

Mostly clear skies continue through Saturday, but forecasters expect nearly all of Southern California to get soaked from a strong storm during the Christmas holiday.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez looks at the weather impacting Southern California.

Nearly a year after the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, many residents are frustrated with the lack of planning into how the city can prevent future fires from destroying whole communities. Rick Chambers reports Dec. 18, 2025.

Immigrants’ rights advocates are sounding the alarm about noise machines placed high above the parking lot on light poles at a Home Depot in Cypress Park. Carlos Saucedo reports Dec. 18, 2025.

A person was hospitalized after a stabbing and robbery at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park Thursday evening. This report aired Dec. 18, 2025.

Nick Reiner was officially charged with the murders of his parents on Tuesday, but his arraignment, which was initially set to take place on Wednesday morning, has been postponed. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Dec. 18, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/its-still-uncertain-whether-nick-reiner-will-appear-in-court-wednesday/