KTLA 5
Multistate legal battle brewing as SURROGATE mother flees to Texas after refusing ABORTION
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- Multistate legal battle brewing as SURROGATE mother flees to Texas after refusing ABORTION
- Runtime
- 8:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A wild legal fight has become the center of the nationwide battle over abortion. The dispute has been waging for months, as a couple from California had requested that their surrogate, McKenna West, undergo an abortion after they discovered that the baby had a rare, yet life-threatening congenital heart condition, hypoplastic left hear syndrome. Instead of undergoing the abortion, West traveled to Texas "for protection," and has since given birth to the child. The surrogate and the genetic parents have now chosen different names for the child as legal action takes place across a trio of states. With more on the case, Micah Ohlman and Sandra Mitchell are joined by KTLA Law and Politics Analyst Jessica Levinson. Levinson also weighs in on the Kennedy Center Board's vote to again rebrand the venue using President Trump's name, the 4th Amendment concerns surrounding ICE's new electric shock gloves, and a new suit by the ACLU challenging President Trump's latest executive order looking to n...
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- Reel Similar: If you like "THE END OF OAK STREET" or "NIMRODS," then check out...
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The summer movie season is nearing its end, after the record-breaking success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and others, is there room for a few more hits before the leaves begin to change? This weekend, two more films will try their best to break out, the sci-fi survival film "The End of Oak Street," and the coming-of-age road trip comedy "Nimrods." Film critic and CBR.com senior producer and host Grae Drake joins Micah Ohlman and Sandra Mitchell with her thoughts on both films, dinosaurs, Anne Hathaway, and Green Day. Drake also offers her "reel similar" comps for both films, including "Stand by Me," "The Witches," "Detroit Rock City," and "Sing Street." August 13, 2026.
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- Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 remains closed after rider incident
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- X2, one of the top attractions at Six Flags Magic Mountain and among the most intense roller coasters in the world, has been closed for more than a month following an incident involving a rider, KTLA 5 News has learned.
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- Cat visits store owner daily for hugs
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- An orange stray cat named Şakir has gone viral globally for visiting a houseware and glassware shop every single morning in Rize, Türkiye (Turkey), specifically to leap into the arms of the store owner, Ferhat Hayat, for a heartwarming hug.
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- 15-year-old killed amid rise in deadly e-bike, e-motorcycle crashes in SoCal
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A 15-year-old boy riding an electric motorcycle was killed in an apparent hit-and-run in Southern California Wednesday night, the latest deadly crash involving young riders amid growing concerns over e-bikes and other electric two-wheelers. KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports.
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- Raiders on KTLA
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- While the Raiders are playing on KTLA 5 now, you can watch live news on KTLA+. Available for free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung smart TVs. #NFL #LiveNews
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- Warmer waters bring surge of stingrays to SoCal shores
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Beachgoers are reporting more incidents of stingray encounters and lashings as a marine heat wave off the Southern California coast draws the bottom dwellers closer to shore in record numbers.
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- Humpback whales put on a show off Newport Beach
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Newport Beach has seen nearly two straight weeks of humpback whale sightings, with familiar whales and their new calves spotted breaching and playing off the Orange County coast. Among them were “Chompers” and “Chris,” two well-known female humpbacks.
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- Stingrays invade Southern California beaches
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Beachgoers are reporting more incidents of stingray encounters and lashings as a marine heat wave off the Southern California coast draws the bottom dwellers closer to shore in record numbers.
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- Closure of Six Flags coaster comes amid lawsuit
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- KTLA's Gene Kang reports on the lawsuit against Six Flags Magic Mountain over the death of a recent college graduate who rode X2. X2 is now the subject of a Cal/OSHA investigation.
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- Police investigate deadly stabbing in DTLA
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred Thursday afternoon in Downtown Los Angeles.
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- Warning shared about Jackie merch sold under false pretenses
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Many individuals and businesses have recently announced the sale of merchandise featuring Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle in the wake of her heartbreaking death, with some falsely claiming purchases will benefit the wildlife facility that was in charge of her care.
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- Tupac Shakur murder case finally goes to trial
- Runtime
- 10:19
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas, the only person ever charged in connection with his killing is now on trial.
Prosecutors say Duane “Keffe D” Davis was the “shot caller” who helped orchestrate the retaliatory shooting and provided the gun used in the attack. Davis has pleaded not guilty.
We were joined by KTLA legal analyst and criminal defense attorney Alison Triessl who broke down the details of the case for us.
To learn more about Alison, visit AlisonTriesslLaw.com.
This segment aired on KTLA's Off the Clock on Aug. 13, 2026.
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- Newport Beach coast sees two straight weeks of humpback whale sightings
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Newport Beach has experienced nearly two straight weeks of incredible humpback whale sightings of its coast, including visits from two well-known females who returned to Southern California with new calves in tow, according to whale watching experts.
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- Flock Safety adds new controls to prevent police misuse
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Flock Safety is adding new safeguards to its license plate reader system following allegations of police misuse, including officers using the technology to track romantic partners. The company will require case numbers for searches and tools to flag unusual activity.
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- Goats try to catch a ride on city bus
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Passengers witnessed an unusual sight on their commute when two goats climbed onboard a bus in Portland, Oregon. The public transport agency said the goats then wandered by a nearby shopping center before vanishing from their cameras.
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- Former LAPD Detective Faces New Charges in Decades-Old Sexual Assault Case
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Former LAPD detective Michael Douglas Brambles, previously convicted for robbery and sexual assaults in 1996 and released early, is now facing new charges in Ventura County for a 1994 sexual assault in Thousand Oaks. The cold case was reopened after DNA testing on old rape kits, leading to his recent arrest.
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- California prisons failed to protect women from sexual abuse
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Justice says California prison officials failed to protect women from sexual abuse and harassment by staff, finding systemic problems at two of the state’s women’s prisons.
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- Burglars cause tens of thousands in damage at Orange County Business
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The owners of a longtime Anaheim market are asking for the public’s help after burglars broke into the store, stole cash and merchandise and left behind tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
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- Six Flags Magic Mountain coaster closed after rider incident
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- X2, one of the world's most intense roller coasters, remains shut down following a July incident that has triggered a safety review.
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- James Storehouse: Serving Kids in Foster Care
- Runtime
- 8:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- L.A. county makes up 10% of children in foster care, nationwide. James Storehouse is a nonprofit organization that provides needs for young people from cribs through college. We're joined by Executive Director and former foster you, Amada.
This segment aired on KTLA's "Off the Clock" on August 13, 2026.
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- Sky5 aerials show California women’s prison under DOJ investigation
- Runtime
- 4:49
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Sky5 aerial footage shows the California Institution for Women in Chino, one of two state prisons where a federal investigation found systemic failures to protect female prisoners from sexual abuse and harassment by staff. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/doj-finds-california-prisons-failed-to-protect-women-from-staff-sexual-abuse/
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- Public forum to be held for Boyle Heights residents as warehouse waste removal deadline nears
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- It’s been nearly two months since a Lineage Logistics cold storage facility went up in flames, causing a host of problems for not only Boyle Heights but also East L.A. and surrounding communities. Residents impacted by the giant warehouse fire will be able to get an update on the cleanup later Thursday.
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- Massive 405 backup after cars overturned on Westside
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Two cars overturned in a crash on the 405 Freeway Thursday morning, forcing the closure of several northbound lanes and snarling the morning commute through Los Angeles' Westside.
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- Anaheim business burglarized overnight
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Business owners are asking for the community's help after burglars broke into their Anaheim shop overnight and stole cash and products, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage in the process. Details: KTLA.com
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- Title
- Increasing clouds as temperatures continue to cool
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Aug. 13, 2026.
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- Suspect lowered from Westminster Civic Center roof after hourslong standoff
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A suspect was lowered from the roof of the Westminster Civic Center after an hourslong standoff in Orange County Wednesday night.
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- How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. KTLA's Jillian Smukler reports.
Details: https://ktla.com/ap-science/ap-how-to-spot-the-perseid-meteor-shower-a-summer-light-show-that-promises-to-dazzle/
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- Slight cooldown continues in SoCal before weekend warms up
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez reports on the weather impacting Southern California.
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- Trump says Secret Service and military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last month in Turkey because the Secret Service and military wanted him on a “different plane” due to a threat that he insisted didn't scare him. KTLA's John Fenoglio reports.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-why-the-elaborate-ruse-trump-used-in-turkey-isnt-like-other-secret-presidential-trips/
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- Nick Reiner indicted on murder charges in death of parents Rob and Michele
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Nick Reiner has been charged in a grand jury indictment with murdering his parents, Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner, last December in their Brentwood home. KTLA's Lindsey Pena reports.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/nick-reiner-indicted-rob-michele-reiner-killings/
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- Fans react after Lakers sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Fans react to the announcement that the Los Angeles Lakers will be sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for about $12.5 billion. KTLA's Carlos Saucedo reports.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lakers-being-sold-to-josh-kushner-and-bob-iger-for-12b-report/
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- Boyle Heights students return to school after warehouse fire
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District had their first day back on Wednesday, including those in Boyle Heights, which is still dealing with the aftereffects of the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in June. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/boyle-heights-students-return-to-school-amid-warehouse-fire-cleanup/
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- L.A. Lakers sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion
- Runtime
- 5:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for about $12.5 billion. KTLA's David Pingalore and Hayley Elwood report.
Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lakers-being-sold-to-josh-kushner-and-bob-iger-for-12b-report/
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- Hydrogen-fueled car breaks speed record
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record Tuesday in a show of force for hydrogen power. British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph (653.908 kph) in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower, setting the record for that vehicle category, according to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, the international governing body of motor sports.
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- Officers rescue man from burning car
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Emergency personnel successfully helped a man trapped inside a burning vehicle in Wise County, Texas, on Tuesday, August 4. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, two officers met with a Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy in response to a vehicle driving through a property, when they spotted smoke coming from the burning car and decided to intervene.
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- Dozens of wildfires are raging across the Western U.S.
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Dozens of wildfires are raging across the Western United States, fueled by severe drought. The Timber Fire burning in Monterey County has grown to more than 3,700 acres and is still only 5% contained.
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- California lawmakers call for crackdown on wildfire betting
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- People are placing bets on wildfires on prediction markets like Polymarket, and now California lawmakers are calling for a crackdown on the concerning new trend, warning those bets could create an incentive for arson.
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- Solar Eclipse reaches totality over Spain
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A total solar eclipse darkened skies in Iceland and Spain on Wednesday, August 12. The eclipse reached totality in Iceland around 1:45 pm ET and in Spain at 2:28 pm ET, NASA said.
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- Colorado city manager fired over Snoop Dogg doll incident
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A top city official in Golden, Colorado, has been fired over his handling of a racist incident at a fire station involving a doll depicting Long Beach hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg.
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- Shoe factory fire briefly closes nearby Orange County airport
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Firefighters have contained a three-alarm fire that engulfed a shoe factory Wednesday afternoon, prompting the brief closure of nearby Fullerton Municipal Airport.
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- Nick Reiner indicted for murders of parents Rob and Michele
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Nick Reiner has been charged in a grand jury indictment with murdering his parents, Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner, last December in their Brentwood home.
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- Back-to-School Lunchbox Love by Lilou et Violetta
- Runtime
- 7:40
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Aug. 12 is the first day of school for LAUSD students, and if your kids are heading back to the classroom, we’ve got a sweet way to make their day a little brighter, not just on the first day of school, but on the exciting days, the tough days, and all the days in between.
Founder of Lilou et Violetta, Jana Petrosini, has created beautiful, handcrafted watercolor lunch notes that you can slip into your kids’ lunchboxes for a little surprise and a whole lot of love.
To shop these sweet lunch notes, visit LV-Notes.com. Jana is also offering KTLA viewers 10% off with code “KTLA10” at checkout.
This segment aired on KTLA's Off the Clock on Aug. 12, 2026.
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- Karoline Leavitt resigns as Press Secretary
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month’s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Leavitt, 28, just recently returned to the White House after taking a brief leave for the birth of her second child in May.
Leavitt has been one of the most visible advocates of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. The Republican president described her as one of his “most trusted aides” in a social media post announcing her departure.
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- Crews battle structure fire in Fullerton
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Firefighters are responding to a structure fire that prompted the temporary closure of Fullerton Municipal Airport Wednesday afternoon.
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- Crews battle structure fire near Fullerton airport
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Firefighters are responding to a structure fire that prompted the temporary closure of Fullerton Municipal Airport Wednesday afternoon.
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- Marine rescue team works to free whale tangled in chain
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Drone video taken off the coast of Byron Bay, New South Wales, shows the intervention, which was the Sea World Foundation’s fifth rescue operation in five days. According to the foundation, the team discovered the buoy trailing the whale was part of a drumline setup, with a hook embedded in its right pectoral flipper. A chain ran under the mammal’s body, pinning the flipper against its side. The rescuers initially attempted to dislodge the hook but could not gain access. They then attached a larger buoy to the existing line to lift the pinned flipper. The team successfully removed the original buoy, leaving the whale with only the hook and a short length of chain.
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- Nick Reiner indicted for the murder of his parents
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Nick Reiner has been charged in a grand jury indictment with murdering his parents, Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner, last December in their Brentwood home.
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- ICE plans to give officers gloves that deliver electric shocks
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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- Sports fans react to Lakers' $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Sports fans are reacting as the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Once finalized, the deal would become the most expensive sale in sports history.
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