Maria Provenzano shares DIY Valentine's Day food and decor ideas (2024)

Lifestyle expert and author Maria Provenzano joined us live with creative do-it-yourself food and decor ideas for Valentine's Day.For more information on Maria and DIY ideas, visit fromscratchwithmaria.com.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Feb. 8, 2024.

A disturbing new trend is targeting Southern Californians as scammers are pretending to be deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Although these phone scams have been around for some time, modern versions have grown increasingly sophisticated and convincing to unsuspecting victims.

The scam phone call will often sound authoritative and create a sense of urgency. That’s the type of voicemail Carolyn Jaques received one day while working at her spa in Pasadena. "The first thing you think is someone’s injured, there’s been a car accident,” Jaques said. So she called the number back and a man picked up the phone.

"I immediately say, ‘Is everything okay?’” she said. “And he said, “Everything is all right, ma’am, but you have a warrant. I’m calling to let you know we have a warrant for your arrest.’” Jaques knew that wasn’t possible. She hadn’t committed any crimes. But the caller remained persistent.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Feb. 17, 2024.

Residents at a Baldwin Village apartment complex are being terrorized by a man they say is constantly yelling obscenities and throwing objects out the window.Neighbors said they feel helpless as the police have not arrested the man. They're hoping something will be done soon before anyone gets hurt. One woman said she was so worried for her children’s safety that they’ve temporarily moved out and are staying with relatives.

Cellphone video captured the man blasting music at a high volume while tossing what appears to be a large wood plank or piece of drywall out of his third-story apartment window.The man is then heard yelling loudly out the window to nobody in particular, “What the f***?!”

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on Feb. 17, 2024.

The African American experience is as old and rich as America itself, but much of this history is only known to a few, or even overlooked entirely.

This KTLA special broadcast is dedicated to sharing the impact of Black history on Southern California. We explore the Renaissance of the Historic Crenshaw District, the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis and we introduce our audience to Black educators, philanthropists and artists.

Authorities pursued a suspect in a stolen vehicle in Los Angeles County Friday night. The stolen truck was seen traveling at high speeds on the 605 Freeway as California Highway Patrol officers followed closely behind. The driver eventually exited in the Long Beach area and began traveling on surface streets.

The driver reentered the northbound 605 Freeway, hitting speeds of up to 90 miles per hour and merging dangerously between lanes. They eventually transitioned to the southbound 5 Freeway and passed the Disneyland area before heading towards Irvine in Orange County.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-authorities-pursue-suspect-in-stolen-vehicle-in-l-a-county/

Authorities pursued a suspect in a stolen vehicle in Los Angeles County Friday night. The stolen truck was seen traveling at high speeds on the 605 Freeway as California Highway Patrol officers followed closely behind. The driver eventually exited in the Long Beach area and began traveling on surface streets.

The driver reentered the northbound 605 Freeway, hitting speeds of up to 90 miles per hour and merging dangerously between lanes. They eventually transitioned to the southbound 5 Freeway and passed the Disneyland area before heading towards Irvine in Orange County.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-authorities-pursue-suspect-in-stolen-vehicle-in-l-a-county/

An elderly woman suspected in a shooting in Northridge Friday morning took her own life after an hourslong standoff in an apartment. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident arose from a dispute over an eviction process.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/schools-placed-on-lockdown-following-possible-shooting-in-northridge/

This story aired on the KTLA 5 News at 6 on Feb. 16, 2024.