As his 90-day commitment comes to an end, long-time civic leader Steve Soboroff is stepping down a L.A. Fire Recovery czar. In January, Soboroff was tasked by Mayor Karen Bass with creating a comprehensive strategy for rebuilding in the aftermath of the Palisades fire. Before his tenure came to an end, Soboroff spoke with the LA Times, offering some parting and pointed remarks to the Bass administration. With more on Soboroff's departure and the recovery efforts ahead, Micah Ohlman and Sandra Mitchell and joined by LA Times staff writer Julia Wick. April 11, 2025.

It’s been an exciting day for 125 remarkable women from all over the country on a whirlwind visit to Hollywood as part of Nexstar Media’s Remarkable Women Contest. Sandra Mitchell reports April 14, 2025.

A Los Angeles icon, DJ “Jed the Fish,” renowned for his work behind the microphone at rock radio staple KROQ has died, according to multiple media outlets. This report aired April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/the-voice-of-a-generation-has-signed-off-iconic-los-angeles-dj-dies/

Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department are seeking witnesses or potential victims of a 26-year-old Armenian national arrested for kidnapping a teenage girl, officials announced Monday. This report aired April 14, 2025.

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Police in Los Angeles are searching for two suspects reportedly involved in a shooting that left three people, two teens and one adult female, injured, including one in critical condition, authorities confirmed to KTLA.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/shooting-at-l-a-bus-stop-injures-3-including-woman-in-critical-condition/

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage. Carlos Saucedo reports April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/5-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-san-diego/

A jewelry store in downtown Los Angeles was targeted by burglars on Monday in a raid that may cost the business millions of dollars. Mary Beth McDade reports on April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/burglars-take-millions-in-jewelry-from-downtown-los-angeles-store/

Over 150 vehicles gathered in the parking lot of an Orange County shopping center for what police called a “reckless driving takeover,” officials revealed Monday. Footage provided by Santa Ana PD. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/over-150-cars-take-over-orange-county-shopping-center-with-reckless-driving/

More than 100 Remarkable Women from all over the county have been receiving the royal treatment here in Hollywood, which leads to tonight’s award’s show where the five finalists of the 2025 Remarkable Women Award will be named. Kareen Wynter reports on April 14, 2025.

Starting Monday, some Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices around Southern California will open an hour earlier to help people get their REAL ID ahead of the May 7 deadline. Sara Welch reports April 14, 2025.

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage. Samantha Cortese reports on April 14, 2025.

A powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Diego County area Monday morning but did not appear to cause any major damage. Shelby Nelson reports on April 14, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/5-2-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-san-diego/

KTLA 5 News reports on the latest stories to impact Southern California on April 14, 2025.