Most travelers know that cities like New York, Chicago and Philly go all out for the holidays, from sell-out shows to ice skating venues and hotels that are decked out for the season, but there are smaller destinations and mid-size cities that will surprise and delight you and at a cheaper cost.

Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, gave us her favorite festive holiday destinations that are sure to get you in the spirit of the season, and tips for how to do it on a budget during this popular travel season.

For more festive holiday destinations and travel tips visit theOutsideInsider.com

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Nov. 20, 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. 

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 7, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/authorities-begin-massive-rv-encampment-cleanup-in-hollywood-hills/

Redondo Union High School reopened on Thursday after a closure focused on improving campus safety in the wake of two armed students being arrested on campus.

Megan Telles reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 7, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/redondo-beach-school-reopens-after-2-gun-incidents/

Former biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie clashed over Ukraine and foreign policy at the NewsNation GOP Primary Debate on Wednesday night.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 7, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/vivek-ramaswamy-and-chris-christie-clash-over-ukraine/

Three people are dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, law enforcement confirmed Wednesday.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 7, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/unlv-shooting-heres-what-we-know/

Efforts were underway overnight to make a portion of the 10 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles safer.

Three people are dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 News on Dec. 6, 2023.

https://ktla.com/news/unlv-shooting-heres-what-we-know/

With a 59% decrease in the overall crime rate over the last 28 years, according to a recent report, Ventura County has been named the safest large county in all of California. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/this-is-the-safest-of-californias-16-largest-counties/

Several current and former employees of the Sky Terrace restaurant at the W Hollywood, an upscale hotel at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, are coming clean and speaking out about what they say is a rat infestation in some of the eatery's facilities.  

Five cooks, servers and receivers at the rooftop restaurant said they repeatedly reported the persistent vermin problem to managers but felt like their concerns were not taken seriously.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Dec. 6, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/upscale-rooftop-restaurant-in-hollywood-has-rat-problem-workers-say/

Four qualifying presidential candidates faced each other again, but the GOP’s lead contender was 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 faced 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/

A Los Angeles County business owner fears for the safety and future of his business after it was burglarized several times over the past two years, with the latest incident happening Wednesday morning.  Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA 5 News at 10 p.m., December 6.

Details: KTLA.com

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 reports 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/

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/