The LA County Dept. of Public Health is reporting 2,370 new #Covid cases. The 7-day average is 24% higher today than one week ago and 136% higher than one month ago. We’ll have much more on the rising case rate tonight on KTLA at 5:30&6:30PM.

We’re covering the first major snowfall of the season in Wrightwood, CA! ❄️ The National Weather Service expects the area to get anywhere from 6-8 inches at elevations around 3,000 feet. Possible freeze advisory too. KTLA

Famed L.A. mountain lion P-22 euthanized; cougar had been struck by car, wildlife officials say. We’ll have live reports & tributes to the popular cat at 5, 6 & 10pm tonight on KTLA. ktla.com/news/local-new… @KTLAnewsdesk

#UPDATE: Almost every single #SouthwestAirlines flight at #LAX is canceled tonight. A few are delayed. None are leaving on time. KTLA

Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was arrested in Eastern Pennsylvania & served a warrant for first degree murder, suspected of killing 4 University of Idaho students. Police say he was a PhD student at Washington State U, a short drive away from Moscow, Idaho. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

More than 300 delayed flights at #LAX right now, 22 cancellations after an overnight FAA system outage grounded flights around the country. The FAA ✈️ says normal operations resuming but delays still likely. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

Vice President Kamala Harris visiting the Tujunga Spreading Grounds LADWP facility in #SunValley; talking about the federal response to the severe #California storm damage & highlighting efforts to increase flood & drought resistance. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

A prayer vigil in memory of Bishop David O’Connell is underway. Authorities say he was fatally shot inside his Hacienda Heights home. He had served the Los Angeles community for 45 years. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

Many mourners continue to pay their respects outside of Bishop David O’Connell’s Hacienda Heights home today. At 3pm, LA County Sheriffs is expected to make an announcement about an arrest in the case. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

Gorgeous snowfall here in Yucaipa! The City canceled school for the day. Kids & families are sledding down the hills at the Community Park! KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

Snow flurries here along the #TejonPass in the #Grapevine Drive slowly on those roadways. ⁦KTLA⁩ is tracking this powerful winter storm. Stay with us throughout the day! ⁦Annie Rose Ramos⁩ ⁦Rachel Menitoff⁩ ⁦Kimberly Cheng⁩ ⁦Jennifer Thang⁩

.Caltrans District 8 has reopened several highways including 18 & 330 to residents who live in San Bernardino mountain communities. People tell us they are incredibly relieved & grateful. Must show ID & proof of residence. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

An infestation of bees in Encino 🐝 One man transported w/ multiple bee stings & one LAPD volunteer officer transported after sustaining injuries while moving away from the bee swarm. Residents told to stay inside. Professional bee removal vendors here. KTLA @KTLAnewsdesk

People traveled from around the country to see the newly unveiled Kobe Bryant statue. It’s the first of 3 monuments collectively known as “The House that Kobe Built” created to honor the Lakers legend. KTLA @KTLANEWSDESK

Recently, LASD Temple Station assisted Major Crimes Organized Retail Theft Crime Task Force at a local shopping center in Rosemead. Rachel Menitoff with KTLA joined #LASD for an exclusive look at how we are cracking down on retail thefts across the Los Angeles County

With a wrap on the Summer Olympics from Paris, all eyes point to 2028 in the US. Rachel Menitoff reports from Los Angeles as the hype (and plenty of prep) for the next summer games goes on.

Merry Christmas! Spend your last few hours of Christmas Eve with us! I’m working alongside Omar Lewis Steve Hartman Rachel Menitoff on KTLA from 10-11:30pm with the latest on the rain, wind and high surf in your holiday forecast! #KTLA

As KTLA 5 reporter Rachel Menitoff reported on the unrest near the federal building amid the ICE raids, our cameras caught a vandal spray painting our news van. This is among the many vehicles and property being damaged: tinyurl.com/ytx59cj3