American Legion Post 291 Newport Harbor is celebrating 100 years of veteran support and community service in style!

Commander Brian Fleming and Junior Past Commander Evin Planto joined us to talk about the holiday extravaganza they are having this weekend in honor of their centennial celebration.

On July 6, this celebration is free to the public and is running until 8 p.m. at 215 15th Street on the peninsula in Newport Beach. There will be great food, family-friendly fun, and live music!

For more information, visit AL291.com and be sure to follow @Legion291 on Instagram to stay up-to-date on what they're doing.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on July 6, 2024.

It's time for another heat wave in Southern California with triple-digit temperatures in store for the weekend. KTLA's Kacey Montoya and Erin Myers report on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Multiple cars were burned to a crisp after an illegal street takeover in Pacoima early Saturday. (Oct. 5, 2024)

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the union stronghold of Flint, Michigan, on Friday as she battles with Donald Trump for working-class voters who could tip the scales in this year’s election.

Her appearance in the battleground state comes the day after U.S. dockworkers suspended their strike in hopes of reaching a new contract, sparing the country a damaging episode of labor unrest that could have rattled the economy.

Meanwhile, Trump is heading to Georgia to appear with Gov. Brian Kemp, the latest sign that he’s patched up his rocky relationship with the top Republican in a key battleground state.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Oct. 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-the-latest-harris-to-visit-michigan-while-trump-heads-to-georgia/

A serial arsonist accused of setting a string of destructive fires around downtown Los Angeles was arrested.

The suspect, Victor Marias, 31, was arrested Thursday after police reportedly spotted him setting a pile of trash on fire. Marias is believed to be responsible for at least four blazes in the downtown L.A. area dating back to July.

KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Oct. 4, 2024.

Mary Klein, a woman who was attacked and sexually assaulted along the Venice canals, has filed a claim with the city of Los Angeles asking for $5 million in damages for her suffering. The survivor spoke with KTLA's Chris Wolfe about why she's speaking out now. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/venice-canal-assault-survivor-seeks-5-million-in-damages/

Thieves ransacked a pair of homes on Thursday night in Brentwood, and both neighbors reported losing about $15,000 worth of items. Security footage from one home shows three masked suspects crawling under patio furniture before entering through an open window. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade spoke with the homeowners. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/thieves-hit-pair-of-brentwood-homes-neighbors-find-about-15k-worth-stolen/

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will grant 18 cities $131 million to clear homeless encampments and provide shelter, care and support. The grants are a part of the state’s $1 billion Encampment Resolution Funds. The city of Los Angeles is slated to receive $11.3 million in funding.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Oct. 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/gov-newsom-awards-131m-to-clear-homeless-encampments-los-angeles-gets-11-3m/

Thieves ransacked a pair of homes on Thursday night in Brentwood, and both neighbors reported losing up to $15K worth of items. The homeowner shares details from the night with KTLA’s Ellina Abovian.

Residents of Los Angeles finally know their next chief of police.

In a news conference Friday morning, Mayor Karen Bass introduced Jim McDonnell, former Los Angeles County sheriff and LAPD assistant chief, as the new head of the L.A. Police Department. McDonnell was elected sheriff in 2014 before losing to Alex Villanueva in his 2018 reelection bid.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on Oct. 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/watch-live-los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-to-name-new-lapd-chief/

CHP pursues suspect driver

Authorities pursued a high-speed suspect driver in Los Angeles County Friday night. The suspect, driving a yellow Ford Mustang, is wanted for an assault, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The owner of Sweet Valentine bakery in Carson walked in on a homeless woman vandalizing his store early Friday morning. KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports. Oct. 4, 2024.