The Best in Drag Show will take place at the Orpheum theatre on Oct. 6. For tickets to the event visit: BestinDragShow.com. You can also watch Judy Greer's new film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" in theaters on Nov. 8. This segment originally aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 4, 2024
The Best in Drag Show will take place at the Orpheum theatre on Oct. 6. For tickets to the event visit: BestinDragShow.com. You can also watch Judy Greer's new film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" in theaters on Nov. 8. This segment originally aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct. 4, 2024
A man was shot and killed after police said he stabbed a Santa Monica officer in an unprovoked attack Saturday night. The suspect was only identified only as a man in his early 30s.
KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports on Oct. 5, 2024.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-killed-after-stabbing-officer-in-santa-monica-police/
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/
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.
