Trump’s team has a lot to work with as it seeks to undercut Cohen. The attorney served jail time after pleading guilty to offenses including tax evasion, violations of campaign finance law and lying to Congress.

But on Monday other rather tawdry details were presented.

One episode involved Cohen seemingly defrauding the Trump Organization by claiming he had paid more out of his own funds than he really had done in a matter unrelated to Stormy Daniels.

The story involved a company, Red Finch, that had been hired to tilt an online poll about famous businesspeople in Trump’s favor.

According to Cohen, Trump owed Red Finch $50,000 for its work and was dodging payment. Cohen himself paid the owner of the company $20,000 in cash.

Cohen then pretended he had paid the full $50,000 when he claimed, and received, reimbursement from the Trump Organization.

A Riverside man is accused of using a fake name and a bogus charity to scam victims out of thousands, and detectives believe more people may have been targeted.

The mystery remains over who placed a series of concrete barriers along streets throughout the West Valley in Southern California.

Some believe the numerous concrete cinder blocks are an effort to prevent homeless encampments and recreational vehicles (RVs) from parking in the area long-term.

Recently, the heavy, bright-colored blocks were installed in an industrial area of Chatsworth, just off Nordhoff Avenue. In other areas, rows of large 60-gallon barrels of water were placed on the street instead.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on Nov. 22, 2024.

Sherman Oaks resident Adelita Lopez says she was at home watching TV on Wednesday night when her 2022 Kia Soul became engulfed in flames completely destroying her car, her neighbors’ cars and the entire carport. KTLA’s Angelie Kakade speaks with Lopez and other neighbors who say this fire was the latest in a series of suspected arsons in the area. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/womans-car-explodes-residents-suspect-serial-arsonist-targeting-sherman-oaks-neighborhood/

Residents are worried and remain on high alert after a group of suspected burglary tourists continued targeting homes across Southern California communities.

Victims believe their neighborhoods are being targeted by a South American crime ring and the suspects may even be tracking their every move with drone surveillance.

KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Nov. 22, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspected-crime-tourism-ring-targeting-socal-neighborhoods/

https://ktla.com/sports/are-athletes-being-targeted-by-transnational-crime-ring/

An atmospheric river over San Francisco is forecasted to push its way south over Friday night, creating a chance of showers in Southern California over the weekend. KTLA’s Vera Jimenez says the storm system will continue to diminish as it heads south, so residents on the coast from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles counties could see light showers from Friday night until early next week. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/temperatures-to-remain-cool-for-the-weekend-chances-of-rain-in-southern-california/

An assistant principal was charged with 17 felony counts on Friday for molesting at least eight children at McKevett Elementary School in Santa Paula, officials say. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/assistant-principal-charged-with-molesting-8-children-in-southern-california/

A public lottery will decide who gets access to Monday's highly anticipated courtroom hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.

To address the high public interest, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County announced Thursday that 16 seats inside the courtroom will be made available to the public via a lottery that will take place outside the Van Nuys Courthouse on the morning of the hearing.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on Nov. 22, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lottery-to-determine-public-seats-for-menendez-brothers-resentencing-hearing/

President-elect Donald Trump has named a new pick for attorney general after former congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Trump named former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to be his new pick for attorney general. She was part of Trump's defense team during his first impeachment trial.

KTLA's Samantha Cortese reports on Nov. 22, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/politics/trump-nominates-pam-bondi-as-new-attorney-general/

Friday, Nov. 22 was opening day at the Snow Summit resort in Big Bear and skiers and snowboarders arrived early to make the most of it.

“It’s all about the first chair,” said one man who was at the resort with his family at 6:30 a.m. already waiting for the lifts to open.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Nov. 22, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/heads-up-skiers-and-snowboarders-its-opening-day-at-snow-summit/

Residents are on high alert after a group of burglars continue targeting homes in the Santa Clarita Valley. In the last week alone, at least three homes located inside a gated community in Valencia were burglarized.

Neighbors believe their community is being targeted by a South American crime ring and the suspects may even be tracking their every move with drone surveillance.

KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Nov. 22, 2024.

Orange County residents living in unincorporated North Tustin are one step closer to getting their own zip code. KTLA’s Chip Yost speaks with residents and leaders about the bill that could end the confusion.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck Southern California Friday, which was felt by residents across the greater Los Angeles region. Nov. 22, 2024.