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Los Angeles authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the person who has allegedly killed at least three homeless people in different parts of the city. Temporary winter shelters have been set up amid the killings so unhoused individuals can sleep in a safe place.

The Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass, District Attorney George Gascón and federal officials gathered Friday afternoon to discuss the crimes for the first time.

From Nov. 26 through Nov. 29, three men have been found dead, all under similar circumstances, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore. "A single individual approached each one and shot and killed each one as they slept," Moore said. Each of the three killings happened in the early morning, all before 5 a.m.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-holds-press-conference-on-homeless-murders/

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and who emerged as the swing vote on some of the court’s biggest cases, died Friday. She was 93. O’Connor died in Phoenix of “complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness,” the court announced in a statement.

Just over a decade after she retired, O’Connor had announced in 2018 that she was withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia. Nominated by President Reagan in 1981, O’Connor became the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest bench.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/sandra-day-oconnor-first-woman-to-serve-on-supreme-court-dies-at-93/

Friday was U.S. Rep. George Santos’ last day. The New York Republican lawmaker faced an expulsion vote in the morning. It was quiet on the House floor, before House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) broke the silence.

"Two-thirds voting in the affirmative, the resolution is adopted," Johnson said. And with that, George Santos was removed from Congress, making him the sixth member ever expelled.

"It's historic, right? We've only ever expelled five or six members in the House's history and it's not something to be taken lightly. It's something I contemplated heavily throughout the last few months," U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) said.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/santos-expelled-from-congress-in-historic-vote/

Los Angeles firefighters put out a blaze Friday at a home in Chatsworth, which is believed to have been set intentionally by an armed woman. Around 1:50 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 9600 block of Laramie Avenue for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.

After arriving at the scene, officers found a home burning and a woman in her 50s who they say was armed with a handgun. Investigators said the woman had threatened her sister with a gun and intended to set the house on fire.

KTLA's Omar Lewis reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/assault-suspect-sets-fire-to-home-in-chatsworth-lapd/

A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was airlifted to a trauma center following a deadly shootout on Friday. The incident happened at an ARCO gas station near Amethyst and Bear Valley Roads around 1:43 p.m., according to SBSD.

Deputies received calls that a man armed with a gun was threatening a customer. She locked herself in the bathroom as a store clerk called the authorities. A sheriff’s sergeant was the first to arrive at the scene. The suspect immediately began firing at the deputy, striking him multiple times, officials said. The deputy returned gunfire during the shootout, eventually killing the suspect.

KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-deputy-hospitalized-after-shootout/

A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was airlifted to a trauma center following a deadly shootout on Friday. The incident happened at an ARCO gas station near Amethyst and Bear Valley Roads around 1:43 p.m., according to SBSD.

Deputies received calls from a female victim who said a man armed with a gun was threatening her. She locked herself in the bathroom and called authorities. A sheriff’s sergeant was the first to arrive at the scene.  The suspect immediately began firing at the deputy, striking him multiple times, officials said. The deputy returned gunfire during the shootout, eventually killing the suspect.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-deputy-hospitalized-after-shootout/

Los Angeles authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the person who has allegedly killed at least three homeless people in different parts of the city. The Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass, District Attorney George Gascón and federal officials gathered Friday afternoon to discuss the crimes for the first time.

From Nov. 26 through Nov. 29, three men have been found dead, all under similar circumstances, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore. "A single individual approached each one and shot and killed each one as they slept," Moore said.

KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-holds-press-conference-on-homeless-murders/

For the entire month of December, we're checking out some of best places to eat, drink and celebrate the Holiday spirit in Los Angeles. Covered in this episode: Three Clubs Holiday Sing Along, Swiss Chalet at the Fairmont Century Plaza, Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Sherman Oaks legend Casa Vega. Featuring KTLA 5 Live's Samantha Cortese, Andy Riesmeyer, Bobby Gonzalez and Robert Puente. Watch next week for more!

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A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was airlifted to a trauma center following a shootout on Friday. The incident happened at an Arco gas station near Amethyst and Bear Valley Roads around 1:43 p.m., according to SBSD. Authorities received calls reporting a man who was armed with a gun. A sheriff’s sergeant was the first to arrive at the scene. Officials said the suspect immediately began firing at the deputy, striking him multiple times.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-deputy-hospitalized-after-shootout/

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger met with the families of three Israeli hostages Friday at his offices in Santa Monica. KTLA's Jennifer McGraw reports. Dec. 1, 2023.

A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was airlifted to a trauma center following a shootout on Friday. The incident happened at an Arco gas station near Amethyst and Bear Valley Roads around 1:43 p.m., according to SBSD.

Authorities received calls reporting a man who was armed with a gun. A sheriff’s sergeant was the first to arrive at the scene. Officials said the suspect immediately began firing at the deputy, striking him multiple times.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on Dec. 1, 2023.

Los Angeles firefighters put out a blaze Friday at a home in Chatsworth, which is believed to have been set intentionally by an armed woman.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/assault-suspect-sets-fire-to-home-in-chatsworth-lapd/

Gil Leyvas reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Dec. 1, 2023.