Gayle Anderson examines the work being done on the Love2Yeu Rose Parade float, a brand new entry to the Rose Parade.

This report aired Monday, December 23rd, 2024.

High surf warnings and advisories are in effect across Ventura from Dec. 22-26. Current closures include: - The Ventura Pier will be closed from December 22–26 and is expected to reopen on December 26, 2024. - Marina Park will be closed starting at 4:00 p.m. on December 23-24 and is expected to reopen on December 25, 2024.

Crowds of shoppers visit local malls across Southern California for last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve.

KTLA's Kimberly Cheng reports on Dec. 24, 2024.

A search is underway for two men missing after their boat crashed on the rocky shoreline along Palos Verdes Estates.

Gene Kang reports Dec. 24, 2025.

Details: ktla.com

The Mega Millions jackpot could become the Christmas gift of a lifetime for a lucky lottery player ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing. https://trib.al/pSFeolw

It's Christmas Eve, which means last-minute shoppers are hitting the stores to finish their gift-buying.

Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/last-minute-shoppers-raid-malls-stores-on-christmas-eve/

A pursuit came to an unusual end when a stolen U-Haul crashed in Monrovia over the weekend and the driver fell down a hill while trying to flee from officers.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

Those interested in trying their luck in the next lottery drawing can purchase their tickets until 7:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Tickets cost $2, and the drawing will be at 8 p.m. https://trib.al/rg7OVOg

Forecasters are calling for a chance of rain across Southern California this Christmas Eve.

Mark Kriski has KTLA's forecast on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

A big rig crash and fuel spill closed the westbound 101 Freeway through the Encino area Tuesday morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/big-rig-crash-fuel-spill-close-wb-101-freeway-through-encino-area/

Fullerton police have been handing out gift cards instead of tickets when pulling over some motorists this holiday season.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

A nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights on Christmas Eve morning has been lifted.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/american-airlines-requests-ground-stop-for-all-flights/

American Airlines requested a ground stop for all its flights on Christmas Eve morning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 24, 2024.