People across Southern California woke up Sunday morning to thick fog blanketing the region, causing hundreds of flights across the region to be delayed. (Dec. 29, 2024)

California Highway Patrol officers have increased patrol as they remain on the lookout for drunk, reckless drivers hitting the roads on New Year's Eve.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Dec. 31, 2024.

Angus MacInnes, a Canadian actor who appeared in two “Star Wars” films as Jon “Dutch” Vander — the leader of the rebellion’s Gold Squadron — has died at the age of 77, his family said on Facebook. MacInnes passed away last Monday, according to the post.

Details: https://ktla.com/entertainment/star-wars-actor-angus-macinnes-dies-at-77-family-says/

Revelers are ringing in the new year at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles featuring live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities and a spectacular light show projected onto City Hall.

KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports on Dec. 31, 2024.

Details: https://grandparkla.org/nyela

Parade floats have arrived in their places in Pasadena for the 136th Rose Parade on New Year's Day 2025. Excited viewers are camping overnight along Colorado Boulevard to catch a front-row view of the ornate floats.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on Dec. 31, 2024.

Cases of the flu and other respiratory illnesses are increasing. Dec. 31, 2024.

The suspected gunman in a violent shooting at a Target store in downtown Los Angeles was arrested Tuesday, just a few short blocks from where the crime occurred.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

Chris Wolfe reports for the KTLA 5 News at 5 on Dec. 31, 2024.

KTLA's Kacey Montoya has the forecast for New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and beyond. Dec. 31, 2024.

The Los Angeles Police Department released the first images of the suspected gunman who shot two security guards at a downtown Target store Monday evening.

According to police, the suspect, a man believed to be in his early 20s, shot the two security guards after they confronted him for shoplifting.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

Jennifer McGraw reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Dec. 31, 2024.

Authorities served a search warrant in connection with Monday evening’s violent shootout at a Target store in downtown Los Angeles.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

Police and prosecutors in California have new tools to combat smash-and-grab thieves and other types of property crime in 2025.

"Chiquita Canyon, LLC has announced that the Chiquita Canyon Landfill is closing active waste disposal operations effective January 1, 2025," the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a news release.

Full story: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/castaic-landfill-to-close-with-years-end/

The Los Angeles Police Department has released the first images of the person who shot two security guards at a downtown Target store Monday evening. On Tuesday, police officials provided an update on the ongoing search for the gunman.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-target-shooting/

This video aired on the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Dec. 31, 2024.