Russell Lehmann is a motivational speaker, disabilities advocate, and a professor of a course called Neurodiversity and Autism at UCLA, through the Tarjan Center. Lehmann has gained a following online by sharing his journey with autism, and how he moves through the world.

The course helps students see autism not just through a medical lens, but through the lens of lived experience—emphasizing inclusion, empathy, and human-centered care.

Universal Studios Hollywood is taking fandom to a whole new level with its inaugural Universal Fan Fest kicking off on April 25. Among the experiences fans can expect at the event are new immersive walkthroughs based on Star Trek and Dungeons & Dragons.

KTLA's Scott Mantz reports on April 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/universal-studios/universal-studios-hollywood-offers-behind-the-scenes-look-at-star-trek-dungeons-dragons-attractions-for-fan-fest/

Community members and churchgoers gathered at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Boyle Heights on Friday night to honor the life of Pope Francis.

KTLA's Sara Welch reports on April 25, 2025.

Newly-released body cam footage shows the tense moments before Jillian Shriner, 51, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by officers who were searching for hit-and-run suspects in Los Angeles.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on April 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/body-cam-footage-shows-lapd-shooting-weezer-bassists-wife/

Federal authorities have arrested a Wisconsin-based judge amid an investigation into whether she tried to help a migrant lacking permanent legal status avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested Friday on charges connected to obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent their arrest.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on April 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/hill-politics/federal-authorities-arrest-wisconsin-judge/

LA County health officials are investigating a case of measles involving a resident who recently traveled from Texas. This, as an outbreak in West Texas has now ballooned to nearly 650 cases, and as public health experts warn that the viral infection could again become endemic, with some 850,000 cases possible in the coming years if vaccination rates don't change. With more, Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin are joined by Dr. Anne Rimoin, Professor of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Rimoin also discusses the latest concerns regarding Whooping Cough and Rabies. April 25, 2025.

An investigation is underway after two officers with the San Bernardino City Unified School District were assaulted while breaking up a brawl among high school students on a campus in Highland.

The KTLA 5 News team covers the day's top local and national stories. April 25, 2025.

A parolee who fell asleep in his car near some community mailboxes is facing multiple charges after waking to find Hemet police officers interested in why he was there.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on April 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mail-thief-found-sleeping-in-car-next-to-community-mailboxes-hemet-police/

SWAT officers used gas to end a multi-hour pursuit and standoff in Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills on Friday.

KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on April 25, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-pursue-fleeing-driver-in-hollywood-hills/

Newly-released body cam footage shows the tense moments before Jillian Shriner, 51, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by officers who were searching for hit-and-run suspects in Los Angeles.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on April 25, 2025.

The KTLA 5 News team covers the day's top local and national stories. April 25, 2025.

KTLA consumer reports David Lazarus explains the pros and cons. April 25, 2025.