Dysfunctional patterns can come in all forms, from doom scrolling and procrastination to more serious habits like substance abuse. If you're looking to leave negative practices in the past, a new you in the new year could start with creating new, healthier habits. Mental health and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe explains why compulsive habits often start with a hook and how identifying your triggers can help redirect behavior. Jaffe is author of 'Unhooked: Free Yourself from Addiction Forever,' available January 7, 2025. For details or to preorder, visit www.adijaffe.com/unhooked. Aired Nov. 17, 2024.

The weather on Sunday morning was perfect as hundreds descended upon Woodley Park in the San Fernando Valley for the SRLA Endurance Run.  KTLA 5's Erin Myers reports.

A high-speed pursuit through West L.A. ended with a violent crash into a home. Preliminary information indicates that CHP officers initiated a pursuit on the northbound span of the 405 Freeway near the Sepulveda Boulevard exit around 9:45 p.m. Saturday after the driver of the vehicle, a burgundy SUV, failed to yield. The driver then exited the freeway before turning around and going south on the 405, eventually exiting at Culver Boulevard in Culver City. Shortly after exiting the freeway, the SUV crashed into a guardrail and into a home. (Nov. 17, 2024)

A family is heartbroken after one of their loved ones was found shot to death in her wrecked car in an alleyway in South Los Angeles.  While authorities did not identify the victim, her family told KTLA 5’s Omar Lewis that the decedent is 21-year-old Lanai Ariyana Dees.  KTLA 5's Omar Lewis reports. (Nov. 17, 2024)

Five people were hospitalized after violence erupted at a house party in the Inland Empire late Saturday, authorities say. (Nov. 17, 2024)

A “major emergency” fire at a strip mall in Hollywood destroyed a business and forced street closures on Saturday evening, according to authorities. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/crews-battle-massive-fire-at-hollywood-auto-parts-store/

Family members are asking for the community’s help searching for a Maui woman who missed her connecting LAX flight and hasn’t been seen or heard from since Nov. 10. KTLA's Angeli Kakade hears from Hannah Kobayashi's aunt, who flew from Maui in hopes of finding her niece. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/family-seeks-help-looking-for-maui-woman-missing-in-los-angeles/

A choir director at a Southern California high school was greeted by police officers after she agreed to meet a 17-year-old student to engage in sexual acts, authorities said. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-teen-arranges-to-meet-choir-director-for-sex-she-gets-arrested-instead/

A bus driver for the LA Metro was hospitalized after being shot near a bus stop by an ex-boyfriend on Saturday, according to authorities. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/la-metro-bus-driver-hospitalized-after-being-shot-near-bus-stop/https://ktla.com/news/local-news/la-metro-bus-driver-hospitalized-after-being-shot-near-bus-stop/

Officers arrested a Santa Monica man for allegedly fatally stabbing his elderly mother on Saturday morning, police say. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/santa-monica-man-arrested-for-killing-his-elderly-mother/

A disturbing trend is being noticed in the San Gabriel Valley as several wild parrots are being injured and killed by gunshots. KTLA's Jennifer McGraw reports on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Firefighters are battling a structure fire at an automotive parts store in Hollywood on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Family members are asking for the community’s help searching for a Maui woman who missed her connecting LAX flight on Nov. 10 and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. KTLA's Angeli Kakade hears from Hannah Kobayashi's aunt, who flew from Maui in hopes of finding her niece.