Holé Smokes, a new restaurant boasting authentic Texas-style barbecue and "brisket smoked right," has proudly opened in Costa Mesa, bringing bold flavors, expertly smoked meats, and classic comfort sides to central Orange County.

The Holé Smokes concept was forged by dynamic duo Ian Bascon and chef Dan Ramon who bring 13 years of restaurant management and 20 years of culinary leadership to create this new and exciting concept to BBQ.

For more from Holé Smokes visit HoleSmokes.com and follow them on Instagram @HoleSmokes.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Nov. 2, 2023.

Los Angeles Chief of Police Michel Moore, Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón held a news conference Friday where they announced that three homeless people had been fatally shot while they slept within the past week. Authorities believe one suspect is responsible for all three murders. Dec. 1, 2023.

A new high-rise development, slated to be the tallest building in the city, could be coming to West Hollywood should city officials approve the proposed project. https://trib.al/DxXBxOc

Apple and Paramount are in talks to potentially bundle their streaming services at a discount as streamers struggle with intense competition, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. KTLA consumer reporter David Lazarus reports. Dec. 1, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/entertainment/2-streaming-giants-in-talks-to-bundle-their-services/

On Friday, new express lanes on the 405 Freeway opened, providing what officials say is a faster option for those willing to pay and less congestion for those who aren't. The $2 billion project was approved by voters in 2006. KTLA's Ginger Chan reports. Dec. 1, 2023.

KTLA's Kirk Hawkins has your extended forecast. Dec. 1, 2023. Los Angeles Weather Home: https://ktla.com/weather/

Tony Award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald has been named the Grand Marshal of the 135th Rose Parade. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/who-will-be-the-2024-rose-parade-grand-marshal-well-find-out-soon/

On Friday, toll lanes on the 405 Freeway in Orange County opened, providing what officials say is a faster option for those willing to pay and less congestion for those who aren't.

Ginger Chan reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/toll-lanes-open-on-405-fwy-in-orange-county/

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom took jabs at each other over how they handled key issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, crime and abortion.

Eric Spillman reports for the KTLA 5 News on Dec. 1, 2023.

https://ktla.com/hill-politics/five-takeaways-from-the-fiery-desantis-newsom-debate-on-fox/

Two firefighters are OK after falling through the second floor of a two-story office building that erupted in flames Friday morning.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 News on Dec. 1, 2023.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) went head to head in a Fox News debate on Thursday as the governors — one a current presidential contender and the other seen as a future White House prospect — clashed over their records and policy.

During the fiery 90-minute debate moderated by Sean Hannity and branded as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” DeSantis and Newsom took jabs at each other over how they handled key issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, crime and abortion, at times reverting to personal attacks such as calling each other bullies.

KTLA's Samantha Cortese reports on Nov. 30, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/hill-politics/five-takeaways-from-the-fiery-desantis-newsom-debate-on-fox/

Security video captured a home being targeted amid a troubling uptick of “dinnertime burglaries” across San Fernando Valley communities. A Granada Hills home on Wood Ranch Road was targeted Wednesday night where thieves escaped with around $150,000 worth of valuables.

Several cases were recently reported where intruders broke into homes between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. — a time when people are believed to be out to dinner. The homeowner said he received a motion alert on his phone from a baby monitor showing four armed thieves breaking into his house and ransacking the interior.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Nov. 30, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/granada-hills-family-targeted-in-dinnertime-burglary/

A U.S. Marine from Orange County has admitted to his role in a 2022 attack at a Planned Parenthood in which he and another man threw a Molotov cocktail at a clinic under the cover of night. He also admitted to planning more attacks at other various sites in Southern California. This report aired on KTLA 5 News at 10, Nov. 30, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/marine-pleads-guilty-to-firebombing-planned-parenthood-planning-attack-at-dodger-stadium/