KTLA 5's Carlos Saucedo has the latest from Pomona, where the families of the victims are still in shock.

Dozens of closed 99 Cents Only locations across Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas could reopen as Dollar Tree stores. The bargain retailer confirmed Wednesday that it acquired the rights for 170 of the 99 Cents Only stores across the four states.

“As we continue to execute on our accelerated growth strategy for the Dollar Tree brand, this was an attractive opportunity to secure leases in priority markets where we see strong, profitable growth potential,” Michael Creedon, Jr., Dollar Tree’s chief operating officer, said in a statement.

KTLA's Kimberly Cheng reports on May 29, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/money-business/dozens-of-shuttered-99-cents-only-stores-to-reopen-as-dollar-tree/

A family in Pomona is devastated after a 6-year-old girl was killed and her 19-year-old sister severely injured when a driver struck them as they were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk Tuesday night. KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on May 29, 2024. Details: ktla.com

Dashcam video captured the moment a violent crash sent a deputy’s vehicle barreling through a busy intersection in Santa Clarita on Wednesday.

The crash happened at the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road at around 12:19 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The deputy was heading northbound on Bouquet Canyon Road when a gold-colored Lexus heading westbound crashed into the passenger side of the patrol car.

KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports on May 29, 2024.

Dozens of closed 99 Cent Only locations across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas could reopen as Dollar Tree stores.https://trib.al/117q6E8

Longtime KTLA 5 weathercaster Mark Kriski is recovering after suffering a mild stroke earlier this week. He is getting the best medical care and looks forward to being back with the team soon. This aired on the KTLA 5 News at Noon on May 29, 2024.

Wildlife officials have weighed in on a video that showed what residents thought was a mountain lion roaming their Thousand Oaks neighborhood.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 29, 2024.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/baby-mountain-lion-stalking-southern-california-neighborhood/

California has already banned stores from offering thin, single-use plastic bags, but advocates of the two bills, formally known as AB2236 and SB1053, say that they haven’t been enough to combat plastic pollution in the state. https://trib.al/Vezy5fu

A man with a suspended license joined his court Zoom call while driving, astonishing the judge and his legal team. (May 29, 2024)

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are expected to begin deliberations today after receiving instructions from the judge on the law and the factors they may consider as they strive to reach a verdict in the first criminal case against a former American president. KTLA 5's Eric Spillman reports. (May 29, 2024)

An effort is underway to memorialize our beloved Sam Rubin on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 29, 2024.

Two teenagers who made headlines by recording themselves breaking into the Intuit Dome in February have posted another trespassing video on TikTok, this time showing them sneaking into Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 29, 2024.

Residents who live near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic are filing a mass lawsuit alleging the toxic odors are poisoning and sickening locals. Locals claim the endless emission of toxic fumes has led to numerous health issues including respiratory symptoms, headaches, eye irritation, skin issues and more.

Some feel they’ve been trapped indoors for over a year, making sure their windows and doors are sealed shut to protect themselves from the fumes. The 639-acre municipal landfill is filled with solid waste and is operated by a private company, Chiquita Canyon, LLC.

Since May 2022, the landfill has been experiencing a “significant subsurface oxidation event that has grown in size and impact,” according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The event has reportedly caused increased levels of benzene, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and volatile organics.

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on May 28, 2024.