A recent trend on TikTok shows women asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire. Apparently the answer is... an awful lot. Thousands of videos support the theory that men seem to think about ancient Rome more often than women, but a KTLA investigation revealed mixed results among the men of our newsroom. One psychologist says men might be thinking about this time period because of its cultural legacy and that it represents the ultimate alpha male. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer reports.

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The Writers Guild of America is in the final phase of negotiations with Hollywood’s major studios and streaming services, according to reports. An industry insider told Variety that the talks are “mainly down to language now” and that negotiations are in the "home stretch." 

Negotiation meetings between the sides have made considerable progress in recent weeks, which may be attributed to the presence of four top executives: Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav, Disney’s Bob Iger, NBCUniversal’s Donna Langley and Netflix’s Ted Sarandos.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on September 23, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/report-amptp-wga-negotiations-in-home-stretch/

Three men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a SoCal teenager and holding him for ransom. The suspects allegedly caused a car crash involving the teen boy. As the boy exited his vehicle, the men grabbed him and forced him into their SUV, court documents said.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-men-accused-of-kidnapping-teen-for-ransom-in-southern-california/

A teen girl is hospitalized after allegedly being thrown to the ground by a sheriff’s deputy during a violent brawl at a San Bernardino County high school Friday night. Authorities responded to a large fight that erupted during a football game at Victor Valley High School around 6:28 p.m., according to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Video captured the violent confrontation as a deputy appears to body slam the teen girl before another teen boy gets into a scuffle with deputies.

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on September 23, 2023.

Visitors to Echo Park are expressing concern about the loud and aggressive geese inhabiting the space. (Sept. 23, 2023)

KTLA 5's Wendy Burch is live in Chinatown from the starting line of the 14th annual Homeboy Industries 5K run. (Sept. 23, 2023)

Five people were rushed to the hospital after a gunfire erupted at a party in Pomona on Friday night. (Sept. 23, 2023)

A search is underway for the suspects who opened fire and wounded four people at a bar in Downey early Saturday morning.  KTLA 5's Carlos Herrera reports. (Sept. 23, 2023)

A manhunt is underway for the suspects who shot at four people at a bar in Downey early Saturday morning. KTLA 5's Carlos Herrera reports. (Sept. 23, 2023)

A homeless man was arrested on Tuesday after brutally beating and robbing a man in Santa Monica while he was walking through Palisades Park. Mary Beth McDade reports for KTLA 5 News at 10 p.m., September 22, 2023.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/439tdwxu

A veteran theme park enthusiast has obtained what appears to be the detailed track layout for the new "Fast & Furious" roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood.  

The ride, known only as Project 409 at this point, will begin in the park’s upper lot, descend into the lower lot, and then return to the station after looping around the Starway escalator. That much we already knew thanks to a geotechnical permit obtained by Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/heres-what-the-new-universal-studios-coaster-could-look-like/

Security cameras captured the moment an ancient Buddha statue worth $1.5 million was stolen from a Los Angeles art gallery. The bronze sculpture was stolen on Sept. 18 from the Barakat Gallery in Beverly Grove around 3:45 a.m.

Weighing 250 pounds, the artifact dates back to Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1867), according to gallery owners. It was believed to have been commissioned for the centerpiece of a temple.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on September 22, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/1-5-million-bronze-buddha-statue-stolen-from-los-angeles-art-gallery/

A social media influencer visiting from Dubai said he was among three victims robbed during a violent home-invasion robbery in Hollywood Hills West Thursday night.

The robbery was reported shortly after 11 p.m. in the 8100 block of Mannix Drive, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. Surveillance video captured some of the incident, showing two masked suspects standing outside the front door. The victims say the suspects were armed and eventually gained access by breaking a side window.

KTLA's Omar Lewis reports on September 22, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/social-media-influencer-robbed-during-violent-home-invasion-in-hollywood-hills-west/