The man accused of causing the death of pro-Israel demonstrator Paul Kessler did not intend to kill him, according to the Ventura County District Attorney, who addressed the filing of charges on Friday. Kessler, 69, who is Jewish, died after suffering a head injury in an altercation at dueling demonstrations surrounding the Israel-Hamas war in Thousand Oaks on Nov. 5.

Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, a professor at Moorpark College, was arrested Thursday and charged with involuntary manslaughter and battery causing serious bodily injury. He pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance on Friday.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on Nov. 17, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/watch-live-ventura-co-da-announces-charges-in-death-of-jewish-demonstrator/

An ambitious multi-million-dollar project begins Monday to improve safety and traffic flow along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, including the area where four Pepperdine University students were killed in a crash in October. Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA 5 News at 10, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/major-traffic-safety-project-begins-along-pacific-coast-highway/

A 15-year-old student was found to be in possession of a gun at Redondo Union High School on Monday. This report aired on KTLA 5 News at 10, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/redondo-beach-student-had-gun-high-capacity-magazine-at-school-police-say/

Family and friends gathered for an emotional vigil Monday night in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood to remember a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed Saturday night. This report aired on KTLA 5 News at 10, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/emotional-vigil-held-for-17-year-old-shot-killed-in-westlake/

Residents in a West Hollywood neighborhood are demanding answers and action from city officials after a massive fire on Thanksgiving Night destroyed a vacant home that’s been the subject of repeated complaints about squatters and trespassers. Chris Wolfe reports for KTLA 5 News at 10, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/residents-blast-city-leaders-for-fire-at-vacant-west-hollywood-home/

A family in Loma Linda narrowly escaped injury after a crane tipped over and fell onto their home, causing extensive damage Friday. Omar Lewis reports for KTLA 5 News at 10, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/toppled-crane-crushes-portion-of-familys-home/

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Los Angeles man with four counts of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three homeless people and a fourth shooting that appears to have been a follow-home robbery. Carlos Saucedo reports for KTLA 5 News at 10, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/alleged-killer-of-sleeping-homeless-men-faces-multiple-murder-charges/

A family in Loma Linda narrowly escaped injury after a crane tipped over and fell onto their home, causing extensive damage last week. Shelby Nelson reports for KTLA 5 News at 6, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/toppled-crane-crushes-portion-of-familys-home/

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Los Angeles man with four counts of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three homeless people and a fourth shooting that appears to have been a follow-home robbery. Sandra Mitchell reports for KTLA 5 News at 5, Dec. 4, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/alleged-killer-of-sleeping-homeless-men-faces-multiple-murder-charges/

The Salton Sea, once a resort destination and now largely overlooked, could be the site of California's next gold rush – this time involving lithium. Story: https://ktla.com/news/california/a-dying-lake-could-be-the-site-of-californias-next-gold-rush/

Frightening moments for a Loma Linda family as a crane tips over and takes out part of their home, causing extensive damage. Shelby Nelson reports for KTLA 5 News at 5, Dec. 4, 2023. Shelby Nelson reports for KTLA 5 News at 5, Dec. 4, 2023.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged a Los Angeles man with four counts of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three homeless people and a fourth shooting that appears to have been a follow-home robbery.

Lauren Lyster reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 4, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/alleged-killer-of-sleeping-homeless-men-faces-multiple-murder-charges/

Animal shelters across America have been struggling with overcrowding, and the issue is hitting especially hard for one shelter in Tustin, which is reeling from the effects of the massive historic hangar fire.  KTLA 5 Orange County Bureau Chief Chip Yost reports. (Dec. 4, 2023)