The city of Sierra Madre has scrapped at least one community event over concerns that a bear could crash the party.

A Friday night family campout in Memorial Park dubbed ‘A Night Under the Stars’ has been canceled due to a series of bear sightings and break-ins over the past several days, KTLA has learned.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on September 15, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/sierra-madre-cancels-outdoor-event-due-to-increased-bear-encounters/

Republican presidential candidates are looking for breakout moments and voters’ attention when they meet Wednesday night in Simi Valley, Calif., for the second primary debate. It starts just an hour after the 2024 front-runner headlines an event in Michigan.

Seven candidates, all polling well behind former President Trump, met the Republican National Committee (RNC) criteria to participate: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on September 27, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/hill-politics/gop-debate-live-updates-rivals-look-to-gain-ground-as-trump-woos-auto-workers/

Two people are in custody after a dangerous pursuit through downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

During the chase, the driver was seen weaving through tight surface streets, driving on the wrong sides of the road and narrowly missing nearby vehicles at times.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-police-pursuing-vehicle-in-l-a-county/

Police pursued an erratic driver in L.A. County on Wednesday night.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-police-pursuing-vehicle-in-l-a-county/

A woman who was viciously beaten by a home intruder in Norwalk is continuing on her long road to recovery, but she most likely won't be able to regain vision in her left eye again. KTLA 5's Kimberly Cheng reports. (Sept. 27, 2023)

Congress at crossroads over funding as shutdown looms

A soon-to-be vacant gun store in Culver City has a new owner: the city itself.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/culver-city-purchases-closing-gun-store-to-prevent-another-from-opening/

Rachel Menitoff reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on Sept. 27, 2023.

A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient Buddha statue worth $1.5 million, Los Angeles police said Wednesday.

Two men are being sought in connection with a follow-home burglary in Irvine earlier this month. Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Sept. 27, 2023.

The LAUSD Board of Education dropped its COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Tuesday, almost exactly two years after it was first implemented, according to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News.

Pedro Rivera reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Sept. 27, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lausd-drops-vaccine-mandate-for-employees/

County officials approved a $15.6 million grant to combat the rising number of smash-and-grab thefts targeting Los Angeles County retailers.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 27, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/15-6-million-approved-to-combat-smash-and-grab-thefts-in-los-angeles-county/

The Writers Guild of America announced Tuesday afternoon that the strike is officially coming to an end on Wednesday.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 27, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/writers-guild-announces-an-end-to-strike/

Charter schools may soon have a bit more trouble gaining access to Los Angeles Unified School District facilities after the Board of Education voted Tuesday to limit campus sharing.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 27, 2023.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/lausd-plans-to-limit-charter-school-access-to-some-campuses/