Sept. 17 is a special holiday for the Asian community around the globe. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time when lanterns are hung, and mooncakes are shared. Chef and cookbook author Katie Chin shares all the details about this special holiday.

For more recipes and information on Katie, visit ChefKatieChin.com. You can also purchase tickets to her one-woman show at the Whitefire Theatre on Sept. 20 in Sherman Oaks.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 16, 2024.

A Mexican restaurant in Santa Clarita has been closed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as the agency investigates multiple reports of food poisoning.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 19, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/santa-clarita-restaurant-shut-down-for-salmonella-infections/

Huntington Beach is suing California over a new state law that prohibits California school districts from notifying parents of a child’s gender identification change.https://trib.al/XlZZYCW

Shoplifting has become so bad at one Rite Aid store in Southern California that nearly all products have been placed under lock and key. 

Omar Lewis reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept 19, 2024.

The Los Angeles Times obtained and released witness video from the domestic battery case against former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias. KTLA reports on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

The latest JD Power airport rankings are out, and it says John Wayne Airport in Orange County is the best large airport in the country. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos reports on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Southern California will look for a chance of light rain falling throughout the region for parts of Thursday and Friday.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA"s forecast on Sept. 19, 2024.

Shoppers are lining up outside Trader Joe's stores in Southern California to snag a mini tote bag that went viral when it was introduced earlier this year.

This video appeared on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 19, 2024.

A deadly crash is under investigation after a motorist plunged into a wash in the San Gabriel Valley overnight.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 19, 2024.

A 100 foot yacht docked in Marina del Rey that had fireworks aboard erupted in flames Wednesday night.

Rick Chambers reports on Sept. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/boat-docked-in-southern-california-carrying-fireworks-erupts-in-flames/

A Sierra Madre resident returned home to a shocking surprise after discovering a bear had broken in while searching for food.

The bruin left behind a trail of destruction inside, knocking over furniture, objects and any food it could get its paws on. The homeowner, Anne, said the bear had crawled through a side window to gain access to the home on Sunday, Sept. 15.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on September 18, 2024.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.

John Fenoglio reports on Sept. 18, 2024.

Details: ktla.com

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday unveiled its new policy against law enforcement gangs.

Rick Chambers reports on Sept. 18, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/new-sheriffs-department-policy-prohibits-deputy-gangs/