Fifteen years ago, Mignon Francois was struggling to make ends meet while raising six kids as a single mom. She started a cupcake business out of her home with just five dollars. Fast forward to today, that five dollars has turned into a multi-million-dollar cupcake empire. Mignon joined us live with details on her business.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on August 31, 2023.

Legal cannabis in California is a multi-billion dollar industry, and many Californians are trying to figure out how to get a piece of the action. That’s why the University of California, Riverside has partnered with a prominent online cannabis education company to help Californians learn more about the industry.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/uc-riverside-helping-students-kickstart-careers-in-cannabis-with-online-certificate-program/

Two alleged victims of an ex-correctional deputy spoke out during a news conference announcing legal action. Jennifer McGraw reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Sept. 26, 2023.

State water managers are warning people to stay out of Lake Castaic due to a potentially dangerous algae bloom. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/warning-issued-for-lake-castaic/

A multi-year partnership between Uber and Los Angeles Yellow Cab was announced early Tuesday morning.

Under the deal, Uber will combine its operations with Los Angeles Yellow Cab’s five partner taxi fleets in Southern California, including, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports. Sept. 26, 2023.

Details:https://ktla.com/news/local-news/uber-strikes-deal-to-partner-with-socal-taxi-operators/

A dog was possibly shot by police in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning, authorities said. Rich Prickett reports from Sky5 for the KTLA 5 Morning News at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26, 2023.

With COVID-era protections gone, the number of renters facing eviction in Los Angeles continues to climb by the thousands each month. Sept. 26, 2023: Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/eviction-notices-piling-up-in-los-angeles/

The Malibu Triathlon is back on after an endangered fish nearly caused the cancellation of the local race and the third race in the Super League Triathlon Championship Series, which are scheduled for this weekend.

Erin Myers reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 26, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/malibu-triathlon-back-on-after-endangered-fish-threatens-route/

The Writers Guild of America on Tuesday is preparing a vote to approve the deal reached between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, but that doesn't mean Hollywood is immediately going back to work.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 26, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/writers-strike-nears-end-but-hurdles-remain-for-hollywood/

Police are searching for five robbery suspects who stole cash and jewelry from a victim at a Canoga Park apartment complex Tuesday morning. Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 26, 2023.

Police are searching for five robbery suspects who stole cash and jewelry from a victim at a Canoga Park apartment complex Tuesday morning. Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 26, 2023.

As authorities investigate the mysterious deaths of two models in downtown Los Angeles, a third model living in the area is frightened and worried about her own safety. Chris Wolfe reports for KTLA 5 News at 10 p.m. September 25, 2023.

Details: KTLA.com

A 37-year-old Simi Valley man has been arrested for attempted murder in connection with a shooting that wounded four at a bar in Downey, authorities announced Monday. This report aired on KTLA 5 News at 10, Sept. 25, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-in-mambo-grill-shooting-that-wounded-4-in-downey/