A horrifying scene played out in the Hollywood Hills when a dog walker came face-to face with a mountain lion, who was likely P-22. The mountain lion attacked and killed a small dog, prompting the dog's owner to warn the public about staying alert and safe when walking outside.

KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Nov. 18, 2022.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing 13-year-old girl from Pico Rivera after she was last seen leaving her residence on Thursday. 

Annahi Tejeda was last seen on March 22 at around 11:50 p.m. in the 8900 block of Gallatin Road near Rosemead Boulevard in Pico Rivera. Soon after, surveillance video showed her walking in the area of Beverly Boulevard and Poplar Avenue in Montebello.

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on March 25, 2023.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified the two people who died Friday in a helicopter crash near Perris.

Two Murrieta men, 61-year-old Mark Carter and 62-year-old Dennis Foster, were aboard the Bell 407 helicopter when it crashed at 12:22 p.m. near Pulsar View Road in Nuevo, just east of Perris. Though the investigation of the crash has not yet been completed and the cause of the crash remains unknown

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on March 25, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/men-who-died-in-helicopter-crash-near-perris-identified/

A fundraiser was held on Saturday to help the Monterey Park community heal and rebuild following the mass shooting that left 11 people dead on Jan. 21.

It’s been a difficult and traumatizing few months following the deadly shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio for both residents and Monterey Park authorities.

A barbeque fundraiser held by the Monterey Park Fire Department at the Barnes Park Service Clubhouse hopes to raise funds to help those most affected by the deadly shooting.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on March 25, 2023.

Just days after closing on a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, the winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history has purchased another luxury home to the tune of about $4 million.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on March 25, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/record-breaking-powerball-winner-double-dips-purchases-second-luxury-home-report/

Run Seal Beach is again bringing together the local community for exercise and family fun on Saturday.

Erin Myers reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on March 25, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lace-em-up-for-run-seal-beach

The weekend and the first half of next week will be dry but windy, with gusts of up to 55 miles per hour expected in some areas. Rain will make its way back into SoCal by Wednesday and Thursday, clearing up in time for Friday. KTLA 5's Kacey Montoya reports. (March 25, 2023)

A tentative deal was reached Friday to end a labor dispute involving the Los Angeles Unified School District and tens of thousands of union workers who staged a three-day strike this week, the district announced.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on March 25, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lausd-negotiations-continue-as-3-day-strike-ends-no-deal-reached/

A tentative deal was reached Friday to end a labor dispute involving the Los Angeles Unified School District and tens of thousands of union workers who staged a three-day strike this week, the district announced.

The historic deal includes a 30% pay increase that Local 99 of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) had been seeking and a vast expansion of benefits including paid healthcare, retroactive pay, a minimum wage increase to $22.52 an hour and more.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on March 24, 2023.

Full story: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lausd-negotiations-continue-as-3-day-strike-ends-no-deal-reached/

During a visit to Yolo County on Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced changes to the state’s drought restrictions and water conservation plans after multiple winter storms over several months have soaked the state, but stopped short of lifting the state drought emergency.

Newsom said that in spite of the questions about if the drought is over, “it continues to be complicated.”

“It would be nice to have a governor say the drought is over,” Newsom said. “Unfortunately, the complication requires nuance.”

KTLA's Samantha Cortese reports on March 24, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california-eases-drought-restrictions-in-the-wake-of-multiple-winter-storms/

Security video captures a thief breaking into a Sherman Oaks dental office and stealing hundreds of files containing patients' personal information on Thursday.

The break-in happened at Riverside Dental located on the 12900 block of Riverside Drive just after 3 a.m.

Surveillance cameras captured the thief entering the office through a broken back window. As he finds the room where medical records are stored on a shelf, he’s seen quickly grabbing large piles of folders and stuffing them into a bag. The entire theft happened in a matter of minutes.

KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on March 24, 2023.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for two men accused of killing a rideshare driver and taking his vehicle in Lynwood early Friday.

The Uber driver was shot in the upper torso around 1:30 a.m. in the 2800 block of Imperial Highway, the LASD said in a news release. His wife identified him as 38-year-old Marine veteran Aaron Orozco, a father of two young children.

KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports on March 24, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/rideshare-driver-killed-car-stolen-in-lynwood-lasd/

Diehard comic book and pop culture fans have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday as WonderCon kicks off from March 24-26.

Around 50,000 attendees are expected to attend the 2023 convention.