Two notorious San Fernando Valley men sentenced to death in federal court in 2007 for a kidnappings-for-ransom scheme and the cold-blooded murder of five people have had their sentences commuted to life in prison by President Biden.

Mary Beth McDade reports on Dec. 23, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/death-sentences-of-2-ruthless-southern-california-serial-killers-commuted-by-biden/

A search is underway for two men missing after their boat crashed on the rocky shoreline along Palos Verdes Estates.

Gene Kang reports Dec. 24, 2025.

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The Mega Millions jackpot could become the Christmas gift of a lifetime for a lucky lottery player ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing. https://trib.al/pSFeolw

It's Christmas Eve, which means last-minute shoppers are hitting the stores to finish their gift-buying.

Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/last-minute-shoppers-raid-malls-stores-on-christmas-eve/

A pursuit came to an unusual end when a stolen U-Haul crashed in Monrovia over the weekend and the driver fell down a hill while trying to flee from officers.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

Those interested in trying their luck in the next lottery drawing can purchase their tickets until 7:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Tickets cost $2, and the drawing will be at 8 p.m. https://trib.al/rg7OVOg

Forecasters are calling for a chance of rain across Southern California this Christmas Eve.

Mark Kriski has KTLA's forecast on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

A big rig crash and fuel spill closed the westbound 101 Freeway through the Encino area Tuesday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/big-rig-crash-fuel-spill-close-wb-101-freeway-through-encino-area/

Fullerton police have been handing out gift cards instead of tickets when pulling over some motorists this holiday season.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

A nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights on Christmas Eve morning has been lifted.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/american-airlines-requests-ground-stop-for-all-flights/

American Airlines requested a ground stop for all its flights on Christmas Eve morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

The 17-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed in Azusa on Friday has been identified by her family, according to reports.

Carlos Saucedo reports Dec. 23, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/azusa-teen-killed-in-stabbing-ided-by-family/