Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and we are celebrating by spotlighting some Latino-owned small businesses in Los Angeles.

KTLA's Megan Telles had the opportunity to visit Café Calle, where she learned about their backstory and got a taste of what this specialty coffee shop has to offer.

Café Calle owner Diana Martinez and co-owner Antonio Carrillo were this year's recipients of the Siete Foods Surprise Check of $50,000.

Nostalgia Gorditas owner Arlae Chio in Lakewood was also awarded a $15,000 Siete Foods Surprise Check in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

For more information on the Siete Juntos Fund, visit SieteFoods.com.

Megan Telles reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 18, 2024.

Some are pushing back against requests from UC police departments to receive more non-lethal weapons. KTLA's Kareen Wynter reports on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

A Mexican restaurant in Santa Clarita has been closed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as the agency investigates multiple reports of food poisoning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 19, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/santa-clarita-restaurant-shut-down-for-salmonella-infections/

Huntington Beach is suing California over a new state law that prohibits California school districts from notifying parents of a child’s gender identification change.https://trib.al/XlZZYCW

Shoplifting has become so bad at one Rite Aid store in Southern California that nearly all products have been placed under lock and key. 

Omar Lewis reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept 19, 2024.

The Los Angeles Times obtained and released witness video from the domestic battery case against former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias. KTLA reports on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

The latest JD Power airport rankings are out, and it says John Wayne Airport in Orange County is the best large airport in the country. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Southern California will look for a chance of light rain falling throughout the region for parts of Thursday and Friday.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA"s forecast on Sept. 19, 2024.

Shoppers are lining up outside Trader Joe's stores in Southern California to snag a mini tote bag that went viral when it was introduced earlier this year.

This video appeared on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 19, 2024.

A deadly crash is under investigation after a motorist plunged into a wash in the San Gabriel Valley overnight.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 19, 2024.

A 100 foot yacht docked in Marina del Rey that had fireworks aboard erupted in flames Wednesday night.

Rick Chambers reports on Sept. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/boat-docked-in-southern-california-carrying-fireworks-erupts-in-flames/

A Sierra Madre resident returned home to a shocking surprise after discovering a bear had broken in while searching for food.

The bruin left behind a trail of destruction inside, knocking over furniture, objects and any food it could get its paws on. The homeowner, Anne, said the bear had crawled through a side window to gain access to the home on Sunday, Sept. 15.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on September 18, 2024.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.

John Fenoglio reports on Sept. 18, 2024.

Details: ktla.com