USC President Carol Folt will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, the university announced Friday. She will officially step down on July 1, 2025. https://trib.al/QLMMXmn

An out of control RV smashed into parked cars in San Bernardino, leaving behind a chaotic scene and totalling several cars.

Details: https://ktla.com/

Shelby Nelson reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Nov. 8, 2024.

Bell Gardens Police pursued a driver suspected of stealing a vehicle in Los Angeles County. Sky5 was overhead.

President-elect Trump took aim at longtime foe California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his decision to call a special legislative session next month to “safeguard” the Golden State’s policies ahead of Trump’s return to the White House in January. https://trib.al/CANeVdx

Kevin de León lost his seat in the 14th District of the Los Angeles City Council to Ysabel Jurado, almost two years after he was caught on tape making disparaging remarks against minority groups. KTLA reports on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

Pink’s Hot Dogs is celebrating its 85th anniversary with star-studded celebrity appearances and limited-time deals on chili hot dogs. https://trib.al/W4kYME6

KTLA's Carlos Herrera reports from Camarillo where the Mountain Fire has destroyed more than 130 homes. Nov. 8, 2024.

The Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County continued a northward push overnight after destroying more than 100 homes and burning over 20,000 acres.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Nov. 8, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mountain-fire-pushes-north-after-burning-more-than-100-homes/

KTLA's Chip Yost reports on the increasing use of drones in policing, and the potential privacy concerns that follow. November 2024.

The Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County continued a northward push overnight after destroying more than 100 homes and burning over 20,000 acres.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Nov. 8, 2024.

A 43-year-old schoolteacher in Los Angeles has been arrested and charged with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old student in her class and investigators believe there may be additional victims.

This report aired on Nov. 7, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/schoolteacher-in-southern-california-charged-for-molesting-student-13-in-car/

With more than 20,000 acres scored in Ventura County, the Mountain Fire has also destroyed at least 132 structures and damaged another 88. As of Thursday night, it is only 5% contained.

These reports aired on Nov. 7, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-updates-14000-acre-mountain-fire-burns-dozens-of-homes-forces-evacuations/