As his presidency winds down, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 inmates on federal death row, converting their sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Loyola law professor Jessica Levinson joined Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman to discuss the legal and political ramifications of the big move. Dec. 23, 2024.

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.

Two notorious San Fernando Valley men sentenced to death in federal court in 2007 for a kidnappings-for-ransom scheme and the cold-blooded murder of five people have had their sentences commuted to life in prison by President Biden.

Mary Beth McDade reports on Dec. 23, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/death-sentences-of-2-ruthless-southern-california-serial-killers-commuted-by-biden/

The 17-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed in Azusa on Friday has been identified by her family, according to reports.

Carlos Saucedo reports Dec. 23, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/azusa-teen-killed-in-stabbing-ided-by-family/

Four people were arrested in connection with an organized “bank jugging” operation in San Bernardino County after investigators were able to piece together surveillance footage capturing the crime.

This report aired on ktla.com Dec. 23, 2024.