An Orange County animal shelter is in crisis mode following the massive fire that destroyed a historic hangar in Tustin.

The O.C. Animal Care shelter is located dangerously close to the WWII-era blimp hangars which means the animals have not been able to step outside due to poor air quality. The hangar fire that first ignited on Nov. 7., has since spewed asbestos and other toxins into the air while prompting closures of all area schools and public parks.

The structure has continued to see flare-ups and smoldering hot spots for over a week, precipitating a declaration of a local state of emergency. As crews continue cleaning up the toxic debris, the Tustin animal shelter is in desperate need of emergency foster homes as the animals have nowhere to play or be free from their kennels.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Nov. 16, 2023.

The federal government on Tuesday began awarding billions in funds to passenger rail projects across the country, including earmarking more than $6 billion for two ambitious projects currently underway in California.

So what’s the difference between the California High-Speed Rail and Brightline West?

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/whats-the-difference-between-californias-2-high-speed-rail-projects/

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said he will depart the House at the end of the year. “I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways. I know my work is only getting started,” McCarthy wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed.

“I will continue to recruit our country’s best and brightest to run for elected office. The Republican Party is expanding every day, and I am committed to lending my experience to support the next generation of leaders.”

KTLA's Carlos Saucedo reports. Dec. 6, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/hill-politics/six-big-moments-from-mccarthys-up-and-down-house-career/ https://ktla.com/news/california/kevin-mccarthy-to-depart-house-at-end-of-year/

Four qualifying presidential candidates will face each other again, but the GOP’s lead contender will be nowhere near the debate stage. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will face off at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

“We've been preparing for days and days. We've had an entire team here working on all the research for weeks,” said debate moderator Elizabeth Vargas. She points out it's one of the candidates’ final chances to pitch themselves to a national audience before January’s Iowa caucus.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports. Dec. 6, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/4th-gop-debate-airs-tonight/

Three people are dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, law enforcement confirmed Wednesday. During a press conference, authorities said the suspected shooter engaged in a shootout with two campus officers who responded to the scene. The alleged shooter, whose identity has not yet been released, was struck.

Less than two hours after the first shots rang out, law enforcement said the suspected shooter was dead and there was no further threat to the community. While police said they knew the suspect’s identity, they did not release that information, saying they were awaiting notification of his next-of-kin. However, 8 News Now Investigators sources say the suspect is an older white man in his 60s. Those sources said the shooter was a former college professor who recently applied for a job at the university and was denied. He may have also had a connection to a person who works on campus.

KTLA's Chip Yost and Sara Welch report on Dec. 6, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/unlv-shooting-heres-what-we-know/ https://ktla.com/news/massive-police-response-to-shooting-on-unlv-campus-students-told-to-run-hide-fight/

A man who allegedly attacked a grandfather who was walking his infant grandchild in a stroller in Calabasas on Tuesday may have been motivated by racism.

Sandra Mitchell reports for the KTLA 5 News at 5 on Dec. 6, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/attack-on-stroller-pushing-calabasas-grandfather-could-be-racially-motivated-lasd-says/

A man who allegedly attacked a grandfather who was walking his infant grandchild in a stroller in Calabasas on Tuesday may have been motivated by racism.

Sandra Mitchell reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Dec. 6, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/attack-on-stroller-pushing-calabasas-grandfather-could-be-racially-motivated-lasd-says/

Southern California-based In-N-Out Burger plans to open its 399th location Thursday morning in San Juan Capistrano, the company has announced. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/in-n-out-burger-nears-milestone/

Police in Las Vegas responded to reports of a shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas with “multiple victims” on Wednesday. KTLA's Pedro Rivera reports. Dec. 6, 2023.

The planned high-speed rail project that will connect Las Vegas to Southern California has received a massive boost from the Biden Administration, securing $3 billion in grant funding from the federal government.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/socal-to-vegas-bullet-train-receives-3b-grant-from-feds-now-fully-funded/

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on Dec. 6, 2023.

Nearly 50 RVs are being removed from a Hollywood Hills street on Wednesday as part of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe program.  KTLA 5's Lauren Lyster reports. (Dec. 6, 2023)

Police in Las Vegas are responding to preliminary reports of an active shooter on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas with “multiple victims,” authorities said. Dec. 6, 2023.

Nearly 50 RVs are being removed from a Hollywood Hills street on Wednesday as part of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe program. No parking signs were added along Forest Lawn Drive earlier in the week to let those who live in the encampments know that they would have to leave by Wednesday.  KTLA 5's Lauren Lyster reports. (Dec. 6, 2023)