Proposition 36 goes into effect on Wednesday, increasing penalties for some theft and drug crimes.

Omar Lewis reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/harsher-shoplifting-drug-penalties-now-in-effect-in-california/

One person died when a driver who was fleeing law enforcement caused a multi-vehicle pileup in Orange County on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. KTLA's Jacqueline Sarkissian reports. Dec. 18, 2024.

A man who purchased one of two jackpot-winning Mega Millions tickets is suing the California Lottery in hopes of securing the full payout, claiming he actually purchased both tickets but lost one. KTLA legal analyst Alison Triessl weighs in the man's lawsuit and whether he has a case.

This video aired on KTLA Off The Clock on Dec. 18, 2024.

A new lawsuit taking aim at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana is alleging decades of sexual abuse in the wake of a multi-million-dollar settlement to a school official’s alleged victim.

Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Dec. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mater-dei-allegedly-protected-13-sex-predators-suit-claims/

A new lawsuit taking aim at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana is alleging decades of sexual abuse in the wake of a multi-million-dollar settlement to a school official’s alleged victim.

Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Dec. 18, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mater-dei-allegedly-protected-13-sex-predators-suit-claims/

The owner of a Chevron gas station in West Hollywood is set to put a new automated car wash in, but area residents aren’t so sure that’s a good idea. KTLA 5's Kimberly Cheng reports. (Dec. 18, 2024)

Amazon workers in Southern California have voted to authorize a strike amid the busy holiday delivery season.https://trib.al/emfTVE6

Seven people were reportedly injured when a Metro bus slammed into a truck carrying lumber in South El Monte early Wednesday morning.

Authorities are investigating a series of fires in the San Fernando Valley that may be connected. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports. Dec. 18, 2024.

Authorities are looking into whether several fires set overnight within blocks of each other in the San Fernando Valley are connected.  KTLA 5's Annie Rose Ramos reports. (Dec. 18, 2024)

Strong Santa Ana winds have returned just one week after the Franklin Fire erupted in Malibu, prompting red flag warnings for residents.

Carlos Saucedo reports Dec. 17, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

At a time when many consumers are already frustrated with retailers locking seemingly run-of-the-mill products behind glass barricades, Walmart stores has taken it a step further and put body-worn cameras on their employees.

Sandra Mitchell reports Dec. 17, 2024

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/will-southern-california-walmart-employees-be-wearing-body-cameras/