Cosmetic procedures continue to surge in popularity, but are there safer ways to achieve our goals? Dr. James Simmons, nurse practitioner and founder of “Ask the NP,” helps us wade through the warnings associated with one of the most common cosmetic surgeries - the Brazilian butt lift. He also discusses the research behind a safer, yet effective alternative to Botox that involves our own DNA.

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Authorities in Orange County on Wednesday announced that they’re seeking the public’s help in identifying an armed man captured on surveillance video using an accelerant to start and spread a fire inside an auto parts business. Chip Yost reports for KTLA 5 News at 4, Mar. 22, 2023.

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L.A.’s Skid Row is often associated with homelessness and despair. But Athena Hayley, and the nonprofit she started, show up there weekly to bring food and hope to those struggling on the streets. KTLA’s Lauren Lyster has her story.

Tornado tore through portions of roof tops, sent signs flying, downed trees and damaged several cars in Montebello Wednesday. Mary Beth McDade reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on March 22, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/weather-event-damages-buildings-in-verdugo/

Tornado that touched down in Montebello, California on Wednesday, March 22, was captured on video from many angles. (Courtesy: Anthony Ortiz, IDKLeroy on IG/Tik Tok, Meliza Madrid) Story: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/weather-event-damages-buildings-in-verdugo/

Several buildings were damaged when a tornado touched down in Montebello, a city just east of downtown Los Angeles. March 22, 2023.

A weak tornado touched down in Montebello, California Wednesday. Kareen Wynter reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on March 22, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/weather-event-damages-buildings-in-verdugo/

A 22-year-old man was arrested days after allegedly shooting four people at a San Pedro beach park earlier this month. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at 1 on March 22, 2023.

KTLA viewer Meliza Madrid captured this video of a possible tornado touching down in the Pico Rivera area of Los Angeles County. March 22, 2023 (Meliza Madrid)

KTLA viewer Anthony Ortiz captured video of a possible tornado that touched down in Montebello, California Tuesday, damaging several buildings. March 22, 2023. (Anthony Ortiz)

Montebello residents reported a tornado blew through the area, causing damage to several roofs Wednesday. Rich Prickett reports from Sky5 for the KTLA 5 News at 12 on March 22, 2023.

One person was stabbed at South El Monte High School Wednesday morning and a suspect is in custody, authorities said. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/1-stabbed-at-south-el-monte-high-school-suspect-in-custody/

KTLA 5 weather anchor Kirk Hawkins has an update on the storm moving through Southern California Wednesday. March 22, 2023. Interactive Weather Coverage: https://ktla.com/weather/