Flood concerns raised as thunderstorms hit Southern California burn scars

Southern California residents are waking up to rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, bringing flood concerns in our recent burn areas. Forecasters are calling for the possibility of brief, heavy

Inside Silicon Valley's pivot to embrace defense startups in Southern California

Southern California defense startups are receiving millions in funding as Silicon Valley venture capital firms and legacy tech giants do an about-turn on the sector.

Southern California lakes suddenly 'infested' with invasive species

And they were right — last week, state officials announced the invasive species had been detected at two separate Southern California lakes that are over 250 miles south of the Port of Stockton. In less than a year,

These are the wildfire-related bills the California Legislature OK’d this year

Lawmakers introduced dozens of wildfire-related bills this year. We highlight some the legislature recently passed.

Flood concerns raised as T-storms hit Southern California burn scars

Southern California residents are waking up to rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, bringing flood concerns to our recent burn areas. Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sept. 18, 2025.

Surge of Imports Into Southern California Ends

Retailers and manufacturers pulled back on orders in August after tariffs spurred a rush of cargo into the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in previous months.

Southern California man convicted of kidnapping, raping 6-year-old girl

A Southern California man was convicted of kidnapping and raping a 6-year-old girl in a case that went cold before advancements in DNA testing led to his arrest. Francisco Javier Lopez, 51, of Montebello,

Southern California swelters under some of strongest coastal heat waves in decades

KCAL News Climatologist Marina Jurica takes a look at the science behind a recent trend of coastal heat waves that are the strongest Southern California has seen in decades.
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