Mark Filippelli is a restaurateur in Australia who's made a name for himself with his plant-based eateries in Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay!

He's just come out with a new cookbook featuring a deliciously entertaining blend of creative plant-based recipes and joined us with a taste preview. Mark’s new cookbook, "This Cookbook Is A Huge Missed Steak," is available now. For more information, you can go to AHugeMissedSteak.com and be sure to follow Mark on social media.

Mark's special smoothie debuted at The Butcher's Daughter locations in Venice and West Hollywood, and it will be available until the end of July.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 8, 2025.

It’s been an exciting day for 125 remarkable women from all over the country on a whirlwind visit to Hollywood as part of Nexstar Media’s Remarkable Women Contest. Sandra Mitchell reports April 14, 2025.

A Los Angeles icon, DJ “Jed the Fish,” renowned for his work behind the microphone at rock radio staple KROQ has died, according to multiple media outlets. This report aired April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/the-voice-of-a-generation-has-signed-off-iconic-los-angeles-dj-dies/

Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department are seeking witnesses or potential victims of a 26-year-old Armenian national arrested for kidnapping a teenage girl, officials announced Monday. This report aired April 14, 2025.

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Police in Los Angeles are searching for two suspects reportedly involved in a shooting that left three people, two teens and one adult female, injured, including one in critical condition, authorities confirmed to KTLA.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/shooting-at-l-a-bus-stop-injures-3-including-woman-in-critical-condition/

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage. Carlos Saucedo reports April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/5-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-san-diego/

A jewelry store in downtown Los Angeles was targeted by burglars on Monday in a raid that may cost the business millions of dollars. Mary Beth McDade reports on April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/burglars-take-millions-in-jewelry-from-downtown-los-angeles-store/

Over 150 vehicles gathered in the parking lot of an Orange County shopping center for what police called a “reckless driving takeover,” officials revealed Monday. Footage provided by Santa Ana PD. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/over-150-cars-take-over-orange-county-shopping-center-with-reckless-driving/

More than 100 Remarkable Women from all over the county have been receiving the royal treatment here in Hollywood, which leads to tonight’s award’s show where the five finalists of the 2025 Remarkable Women Award will be named. Kareen Wynter reports on April 14, 2025.

Starting Monday, some Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices around Southern California will open an hour earlier to help people get their REAL ID ahead of the May 7 deadline. Sara Welch reports April 14, 2025.

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage. Samantha Cortese reports on April 14, 2025.

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage. Shelby Nelson reports on April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/5-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-san-diego/

KTLA 5 News reports on the latest stories to impact Southern California on April 14, 2025.