The Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, hosted by Tastemade, has returned. Celebrating L.A.'s vibrant culinary scene with top chefs from Southern California and beyond.

We were joined by Ellen Bennett, one of the event hosts and founder of Hedley & Bennett, along with several participating chefs, who shared all the exciting details with us.

The festival will take place November 7–9 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. For tickets and more information, visit LaWineAndFood.com.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 28, 2025.

Some community members in West Hollywood are on edge after a recent uptick in coyote sightings. KTLA 5's Omar Lewis reports. (Oct. 29, 2025)

Multiple parked cars were damaged when a tree snapped in the San Fernando Valley early Wednesday morning.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 29, 2025

More hot and dry weather across Southern California on Wednesday may result in power safety shutoffs for thousands of residents.

Erin Myers reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 29, 2025.

Santa Ana Winds will continue on Wednesday, bringing very warm temperatures and critical fire weather to Southern California.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

Police in Simi Valley are investigating after a woman was stabbed in the neck with a broken wine glass Tuesday night.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 29, 2025.

KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez provides a forecast for Southern California on Oct. 28, 2025.

Police several arrests have been in connection to a sophisticated burglary targeting high-end eyeglass stores across Southern California and believe the thieves have stolen more than $2 million in merchandise. Mary Beth McDade reports Oct. 28, 2025.

More than 5 million Californians will have their SNAP benefits run out Saturday if the federal government remains shut down. John Fenoglio reports Oct. 28, 2025.

High winds and warming temperatures has residents on as red flag warnings have been issued for portions of Southern California. Lindsey Peña reports Oct. 28, 2025.

In 2025, more than 316,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. This, as breast cancer remains one of the most common forms of cancer in women in the nation, affecting one in every eight. Despite that, and recent upticks in breast cancer prevalence in women under 50, there do appear signs of hope, as the 5-year survival rate is now 99% for the disease. As this Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, Micah Ohlman and Sandra Mitchell are joined by Dr. Omid Bendavid, breast imaging expert and founder of Premiere Women's Imaging. Dr. Bendavid discusses advancing technologies that assist with detection, warning signs for the disease, and the biggest misconceptions. October 28, 2025.

A significant warming trend was already expected to impact Southern California this week, but the addition of gusty Santa Ana winds could make record highs a possibility. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports on Oct. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/southern-california-braces-for-strong-santa-ana-winds-soaring-temperatures/

A memorial honoring Deputy Andrew Nunez continues growing as authorities have identified Angelo Jose Saldivar, 47, as the man who is accused of fatally shooting Nunez before crashing his motorcycle while trying to elude capture. KTLA's Sara Welch Reports on Oct. 28, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/authorities-id-alleged-shooter-in-inland-empire-deputys-slaying-high-speed-motorcycle-pursuit/