The 2025 California special election is now certified, the 2026 California Gubernatorial primary is in full swing, and speculation is mounting about who will throw their hat into the ring in 2028. This week, Micah Ohlman and Courtney Friel go "Inside California Politics" to discuss all three with Nikki Laurenzo. On the 2026 front, Laurenzo introduces viewers to the newest candidate in the field, Republican business leader Jon Slavet. Then, Bonta Watch is on, as California Attorney General Rob Bonta continues to reconsider a run for Governor despite previously deciding against running. All this, as the current Governor, Gavin Newsom has announced his plans for the 2026 State of the State address and his new memoir "Young Man in a Hurry," both actions hinting at a Presidential run in 2028. Finally, after dumping $20 million into his own campaign, Tom Steyer drops a new campaign ad inspired by the holiday classic "Love Actually." December 12, 2025.

A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. KTLA's Sara Welch reports on Dec. 13, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-brown-university-says-there-is-an-active-shooter-on-campus-in-rhode-island/

A young Marine has been identified by loved ones as one of three people who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Panorama City. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Dec. 13, 2025.

Crowds lined the streets to enjoy the 70th Annual Compton Christmas Parade in Compton on Saturday. KTLA’s Melvin Robert and Phil Ige report.

Three people were killed after a driver sped through a red light in the Panorama City neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Friday night. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Dec. 13, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-killed-after-multi-vehicle-crash-in-panorama-city/

A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. KTLA's Sara Welch reports on Dec. 13, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-brown-university-says-there-is-an-active-shooter-on-campus-in-rhode-island/

Health officials said cases of norovirus, also known as the "winter vomiting disease," have been spiking in California ahead of the winter season. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports on Dec. 13, 2025.

A crash involving two semi-trucks sparked a vegetation fire near the northbound 15 Freeway in Devore on Saturday afternoon, prompting air drops and a multi-agency response, authorities said. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/semi-crash-sparks-brush-fire-near-15-freeway-in-san-bernardino-1-injured/

A reindeer was spotted running across lanes of the southbound 5 Freeway in the San Fernando area early Saturday morning, briefly snarling traffic as Caltrans crews worked to keep the animal out of harm’s way. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/video-caltrans-workers-attempt-to-corral-loose-reindeer-trotting-along-5-freeway/

A robbery in North Hollywood turned violent Friday night when suspects fled a smoke shop in a white SUV, running over two bystanders — leaving one with serious injuries, authorities said. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/robbery-suspects-run-over-2-bystanders-while-fleeing-north-hollywood-smoke-shop/

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a rally Saturday morning to launch her reelection bid. KTLA's Erin Myers reports. (Dec. 13, 2025)

Abraham Quintanilla, the father and manager of late Tejano music icon Selena, has died at the age of 86. (Dec. 13, 2025)

New details have been released surrounding a crash that left three people dead in Panorama City Friday night. Information relayed to KTLA by the Los Angeles Police Department just before 3 a.m. Saturday indicated that the minivan involved in the crash was traveling west on Terra Bella Street and ran a red light at Woodman before hitting the Mustang and the Honda. KTLA 5's Erin Myers reports. (Dec. 13, 2025) Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-killed-after-multi-vehicle-crash-in-panorama-city/