People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.

Many wept as they placed flowers at a mass grave in Ulee Lheue village, where more than 14,000 unidentified tsunami victims are buried. It is one of several mass graves in Banda Aceh, the capital of Indonesia’s northernmost province, which was one of the areas worst hit by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake and the massive tsunami it triggered.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on Dec. 26, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/ap-prayers-and-tears-mark-20-years-since-the-indian-ocean-tsunami-that-killed-some-230000-people/

A relative of three people found dead with multiple stab wounds inside a Baldwin Park home Thursday night has been arrested, authorities announced Friday.

KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports on Dec. 2, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-found-dead-with-multiple-stab-wounds-inside-baldwin-park-home/

Hundreds of new laws are set to go into effect in California in the new year affecting a range of issues including medical debt, zoning and drinking alcohol in public spaces.

KTLA's Chip Yost reports on Dec. 27, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/new-laws-going-into-effect-in-california-in-2025/

https://ktla.com/news/california/these-new-california-driving-laws-take-effect-in-2025/

A new Unmanned Aerial System pilot program at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station has helped law enforcement and emergency crews with critical rescues as drones with infrared heat-seeking technology easily navigate wooded, remote terrain.

KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Dec. 27, 2024.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel, best known for his long career with CBS Sports, has died Friday, Dec. 27, according to CBS Sports and Gumbel’s family. Gumbel worked in broadcasting for over 50 years. https://trib.al/4LNCaXs

Three people were transported to a Los Angeles County hospital with major injuries Friday morning after they were involved in a fiery crash on the Angeles Forest Highway.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/3-seriously-injured-in-fiery-sports-car-crash-in-angeles-forest/

Gil Leyvas reports for the KTLA 5 News at 12 on Dec. 27, 2024.

A relative of three people found dead with multiple stab wounds inside a Baldwin Park home Thursday night has been arrested, authorities announced Friday.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 27, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-found-dead-with-multiple-stab-wounds-inside-baldwin-park-home/

The burger chain has celebrated the holidays all month long with its 31-day deal promotion for rewards members and has saved some of its best deals for the end of the year. https://trib.al/Efrdxjp

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. https://trib.al/YzVeUa7

The post-holiday travel rush is hitting LAX hard on Friday morning. KTLA's Jacqueline Sarkissian reports on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

Boaters off the Orange County coast witnessed a spectacular sight on Christmas Eve.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 27, 2024.

Two men in their 30s were killed after slamming into construction equipment at a high speed, authorities say. KTLA reports on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

A driver abandoned a Lamborghini after what appeared to be a relatively minor crash in the downtown area of Los Angeles Thursday.

This video aired on the KTLA Morning News on Dec. 27, 2024.