Is this the moment it all went off the rails? Long-time staffers will tell you that when Mark Kriski walked out mid-broadcast in 1992 to grab breakfast at Denny’s, the KTLA Morning News really hit its stride: loose, unpredictable, and can’t-miss. A style so successful, it was emulated by local news stations across the country.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the creation of a statewide task force aimed at dismantling homeless encampments on state property and expanding access to shelter and services. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Aug. 29, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/newsom-launches-statewide-task-force-to-clear-homeless-encampments/

CHP officers pursue a man who carjacked a vehicle with three young children inside in L.A. County. Gil Leyvas reports from Sky5.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-chp-pursue-driver-for-alleged-kidnapping/

Federal immigration sweeps that played out across Southern California this week are offering a glimpse into the Trump administration’s promise to intensify enforcement and expand the ranks of federal agents. Chris Wolfe reports for KTLA News on August 29, 2025.

Dozens of headstones were damaged or destroyed at a Compton cemetery and the suspects responsible for the crimes appear to have no plans of stopping. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Aug. 29, 2025.

Encino residents are increasingly concerned about frequent fires in the Sepulveda Basin, fueled by trash and debris at homeless encampments. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Aug. 29, 2025.

Nordstrom has closed its location at the Santa Monica Place shopping center. August 2025.

More than 100 bottlenose dolphins put on quite a show for whale watchers off the coast of Newport Beach. Chip Yost reports on Aug. 29, 2025. Details: KTLA.com

More than 100 bottlenose dolphins put on quite a show for whalewatchers off the coast of Newport Beach. Details: KTLA.com

College football is back, and the UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans are kicking off their seasons with home games on Saturday.

Gene Kang reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug. 29, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/bruins-trojans-kick-off-football-season-at-home-on-saturday/

Sky5 was overhead after a car collided with a train, then crashed into a King Taco sign in East L.A. KTLA's Mike Case reports on Aug. 29, 2025. Details: KTLA.com.

Police in the Los Angeles area arrested a pursuit suspect driving an alleged stolen vehicle on Friday morning. KTLA's Mike Case was live in Sky5 on Aug. 29, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-in-pursuit-of-stolen-car-suspect-in-los-angeles/

A man has been arrested in the murder of 13-year-old Saith Mendez as he was visiting his mother at a Pico Rivera gas station over the weekend, authorities announced late Thursday.

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