The discount chain Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores and distribution centers open. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/big-lots-reaches-deal-to-keep-hundreds-of-us-stores-open/

KTLA's Kacey Montoya has the forecast for New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and beyond. Dec. 31, 2024.

The Los Angeles Police Department released the first images of the suspected gunman who shot two security guards at a downtown Target store Monday evening.

According to police, the suspect, a man believed to be in his early 20s, shot the two security guards after they confronted him for shoplifting.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

Jennifer McGraw reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Dec. 31, 2024.

Authorities served a search warrant in connection with Monday evening’s violent shootout at a Target store in downtown Los Angeles.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

Police and prosecutors in California have new tools to combat smash-and-grab thieves and other types of property crime in 2025.

"Chiquita Canyon, LLC has announced that the Chiquita Canyon Landfill is closing active waste disposal operations effective January 1, 2025," the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a news release.

Full story: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/castaic-landfill-to-close-with-years-end/

The Los Angeles Police Department has released the first images of the person who shot two security guards at a downtown Target store Monday evening. On Tuesday, police officials provided an update on the ongoing search for the gunman.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Dec. 31, 2024.

The new year is almost here, and with many celebrating with fireworks, air pollution is expected to rise in Southern California.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 31, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/nye-fireworks-bring-pollution-wildfire-risks-to-socal/

Hundreds of thousands of people are descending on Pasadena for the 136th annual Rose Parade.

Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 31, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/rose-parade-officials-warn-of-consequences-for-not-following-rules/

Santa Ana winds and low humidities are expected to return to Southern California this week, prompting officials to raise fire warning levels Tuesday.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

A manhunt is underway for a gunman who reportedly shot two security guards Monday evening inside a shopping mall in downtown Los Angeles.  

Erin Myers reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 31, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-injured-in-shooting-at-busy-downtown-los-angeles-mall/

Volunteers are working down to the wire to complete the floats for the 2025 Rose Parade, meticulously pressing millions of flowers into place to bring these colorful creations to life.

Rachel Menitoff reports Dec. 30, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/rose-parade/volunteers-put-finishing-touches-on-2025-rose-parade-floats/

As hundreds of thousands of people descend on Pasadena for the 136th annual Rose Parade, more than 1,200 federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies, as well as fire personnel, will also be on site and working to keep the grand event safe.

Mary Beth McDade reports Dec. 30, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/rose-parade-officials-warn-of-consequences-for-not-following-rules/