We continue to feature exciting places to visit and activities to enjoy in the Inland Empire as part of our "I.E. Insider Series." This week, we’re spotlighting Inland Pacific Ballet, a professional ballet company based in Montclair. For the past 30 years, the company has trained hundreds of talented dancers, created unforgettable performances, and served as a cornerstone of the Inland Empire’s vibrant arts community.

KTLA's Megan Telles caught up with former student Mira Nadon, now a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. Nadon is returning home this weekend to perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy. She and Inland Pacific Ballet's artistic and executive director, Zaylin Cano, discussed the magic of the holidays and this weekend’s production of "The Nutcracker."

The Inland Pacific Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" will take place on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont. For tickets and more information, visit IPBallet.org.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 20, 2024.

Bluey, a blue heeler dog from the children’s show of the same name, will be making her theme park debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year. Walt Disney Co. also announced that the character will join the Disney Cruise Line as well. https://trib.al/A3hlJAY

Southern California's holiday forecast may include a bit of rain this Christmas Eve.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Friday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Unionized baristas across 500 Starbucks stores across the country, including in Los Angeles, started a five-day strike on Friday. KTLA's Jennifer McGraw reports on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

The FBI is investigating after an "unruly" passenger aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Los Angeles died. KTLA reports on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

A violent crash left an SUV on top of a Tesla and a driver in need of rescue in Orange County Thursday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 20, 2024.

A parking dispute at the popular Citadel Outlets in Commerce turned into a violent, all-out brawl and robbery Wednesday that was caught on a cellphone camera.

Chris Wolfe reports Dec. 19, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/parking-dispute-in-southern-california-turns-into-violent-brawl-robbery/

Less than a week before Christmas Day and the start of Hanukkah, workers across four Amazon delivery facilities in Southern California officially went on strike on Thursday.

Sandra Mitchell reports on Dec. 19, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/workers-strike-at-4-amazon-warehouses-across-southern-california-possibly-delaying-holiday-packages/

Store surveillance cameras captured the moment several thieves used a reportedly stolen vehicle to smash into an Inglewood shoe store Wednesday.

Mary Beth McDade reports Dec. 19, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/video-shows-thieves-crash-stolen-car-into-southern-california-retail-shop/

A parking dispute at the popular Citadel Outlets in Commerce turned into a violent, all-out brawl and robbery Wednesday that was caught on a cellphone camera.  

Chris Wolfe reports Dec. 19, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/parking-dispute-in-southern-california-turns-into-violent-brawl-robbery/

A parking dispute at the popular Citadel Outlets in Commerce turned into a violent, all-out brawl and robbery Wednesday that was caught on cellphone camera.

This report aired on ktla.com Dec. 19, 2024.

Ahead of the holiday rush, thousands of Amazon workers are hitting the picket lines, striking at facilities in Illinois, New York, Georgia, and in California. Alex Press covers labor organizing for Jacobin, she joins Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin to discuss what's at stake in the walkout, working conditions at Amazon warehouses, and the larger labor movement in America. Dec. 19, 2024.

Store surveillance cameras captured the moment several thieves used a reportedly stolen vehicle to smash into an Inglewood shoe store Wednesday.

This report aired on ktla.com Dec. 19, 2024.