New CA law would make teenagers sit in backseat or on booster seats

A bill is making its way through the California assembly that would require teenagers to sit in the back seat or on booster seats if they are not tall enough. Parents would be fined for violating the law. Critics say they think it's hard to enforce. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer reports.

New CA law would make teenagers sit in backseat or …

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A bill is making its way through the California assembly that would require teenagers to sit in the back seat or on booster seats if they are not tall enough. Parents would be fined for violating the law. Critics say they think it's hard to enforce. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer reports.

Southern California heats up on Friday

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Southern California is experiencing summer-like weather in April. KTLA's Mark Kriski reports on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Actor Eric Dane shares ALS diagnosis

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"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" actor Eric Dane has revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS.

Coachella campers stuck in line for hours

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Campers trying to get into the Coachella campground are calling this year's process a nightmare.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 11, 2025.

Hearing in Menendez brothers’ resentencing saga to …

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge is set to hear arguments Friday on whether to withdraw a resentencing motion filed by former D.A. George Gascón's administration.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 11, 2025.

U.S. stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts …

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U.S. stocks dove Thursday and surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy. The S&P 500 tumbled 3.5%, slicing into Wednesday’s surge of 9.5% following Trump’s decision to pause many of his tariffs worldwide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,014 points, or 2.5%, and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 4.3%.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on April 10, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/ap-japans-benchmark-nikkei-225-shoots-up-in-early-trading-gaining-more-than-2000-points/

Copper wire thieves target Los Feliz neighborhoods

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Blocks of residential neighborhoods are left in total darkness as copper thieves continue targeting street lamps in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.

KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on April 10, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/copper-wire-thieves-leave-los-feliz-neighborhoods-in-total-darkness/

Century City jewelry store distraction theft

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A man and a woman, with a young girl in tow, are wanted in connection with the theft of a $20,000 ring from a Los Angeles jewelry store. Rachel Menitoff reports April 10, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/distraction-thieves-steal-20k-ring-from-jeweler-in-upscale-l-a-mall/

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