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.

High surf warnings and advisories are in effect across Ventura from Dec. 22-26. Current closures include: - The Ventura Pier will be closed from December 22–26 and is expected to reopen on December 26, 2024. - Marina Park will be closed starting at 4:00 p.m. on December 23-24 and is expected to reopen on December 25, 2024.

Crowds of shoppers visit local malls across Southern California for last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve.

KTLA's Kimberly Cheng reports on Dec. 24, 2024.

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.

Details: ktla.com

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

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.