Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue.

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office says the confirmed death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16.

Among the thousands of buildings destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires were a mosque, a synagogue, a Catholic parish and a half-dozen Protestant churches.

A fast-moving fire has broken out in the Hollywood Hills about a mile from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air quality advisories.

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.

The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams to get some new blood.

Oregon withstood many challenges en route to being the only unbeaten team and the top seed in the College Football Playoff.

The Pasadena Police Department is involved in the investigation into the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans.

A Georgia mother is mourning the death of her son, 26-year-old Chazz Williams, who was shot and killed on Christmas Eve while sitting in his car at an apartment complex off Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena.

Pasadena police are looking into a deadly shooting that took place on Christmas Eve.

It’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.

The community of Pasadena is in distress after a bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease, a young baseball player who died in a car accident in 1982, was stolen from the Kipper Mease Sports Complex.

A man who fled the country after kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison,

A 20-year-old Pasadena man is charged, accused of selling a handgun to a 17-year-old who brought the weapon to school three days after buying it.

A tragic incident unfolded in Pasadena, where a 20-year-old man, Adam Reyes, has been charged after allegedly running over a man in a wheelchair and fleeing the scene.

Customers of a Pasadena used car lot are sharing their stories of alleged lies, deception, and sale of vehicles with more problems than miles.

Buying a used car can be daunting, but with the right steps, you can ensure a smooth ride.

After nearly three weeks, a single mother allegedly swindled out of a deposit on a used car finally has her money back.

A Pasadena city councilwoman was arrested, charged with possession of a controlled substance.

A Pasadena used car lot is the subject of a dozen civil lawsuits filed by customers who claim the dealership swindled them and lied about the quality of the vehicle they were buying.

A Pasadena salesman is facing multiple charges, including two assault charges for attacking a KPRC 2 reporter and photojournalist.

Investigators said a man gave himself up after shooting a woman and found the weapon near a Pizza Hut. It's unclear why he shot her.

A single mom says she was duped out of $1,500 after she tried to buy a used car from a business in Pasadena.

Xavier Darren Whitaker was found not guilty in the death of his infant son by a Harris County jury.

A Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.

A Pasadena man, Javier Gascon, has been stuck in his apartment due to the lack of a proper wheelchair ramp.

The owner and manager of the container ship Dali are seeking to minimize their responsibility for the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.

The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department.

Alex Guajardo told the family of his murdered wife, “As God is my witness, I take full responsibility for this”.

Combs has been behind bars since his arrest on Sept. 16. He was charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, some allegations listed against him dating back to 2008. He pled not guilty to the charges.

A student from Sam Rayburn High School, 17-year-old Alexander Mariano Santiago, was arrested after allegedly making threats of violence against the school.

Investigators say a man was shot in the chest during a drive-by in Pasadena and died while being treated for his injuries.

Tennis great Billie Jean King will preside over the 136th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year.

Looking for a new job? Check out the "Discover Your Future" Fall Job Fair in Pasadena that's open to the public.

Police say it happened at the intersection of Allen Genoa Road and Richey Street.

We all know how important reading books are to help children's early development but statistics show Black and Latino families, especially in the Houston area, still don't have access to books -- which is why a clinic is trying to change that by giving free books to children.

Aaron Hernandez's story of football glory and his eventual downfall with a murder conviction has been told many times, but “American Sports Story” dramatizes his life in a way designed to build empathy for him.

The FBI has confirmed that federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.

A few Pasadena police officers took it upon themselves to check on a home that was a few yards away from a large pipeline fire in Deer Park.

The Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo celebrates its 75th anniversary, starting with a BBQ Cook-Off on Sept. 13-14 at the Pasadena Rodeo Fairgrounds, featuring live entertainment and family activities.

Javier Gascar, 68, was a victim of road rage about three decades ago and the crime has left him paralyzed. He now survives on public assistance, and feels he’s been re-victimized by an apartment complex he moved into in August.

Mike Greenberg will be the host of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” show when it begins its 40th season on Sept. 8.

Several parents in the Twin Villas neighborhood off Red Bluff in Pasadena say they’re upset with a change by Deer Park ISD leaders on school bus pick-up locations.

A family is demanding answers after a hit and run driver killed a 73-year-old Pasadena man on his way to breakfast.

The city reminds people to place all storm-related debris at the curb by 5 a.m. Monday.

The Pasadena Police Department is looking for answers after someone killed a pedestrian by hitting him with a truck and fled the scene.

A suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting in Pasadena late Thursday night.

A Pasadena man was charged with abandoning a child after leaving them in an enclosed dumpster area behind a restaurant with the intent to return.

A teenager has reportedly been shot in the Pasadena area Monday morning.

Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, have welcomed a baby boy into their family!

The Houston OEM has provided several useful tips on how to separate debris after a severe weather event.

A positive update to a story we first broke last week involving college bound teenage girls being denied scholarship money by the Pasadena City Attorney, after a council member tried to use his own budget funds to make it possible.

After KPRC 2 reporter Deven Clarke’s story about $500 scholarships being revoked at the last minute (and without explanation) community members stepped in and raised more than $5,000 for the college-bound students.

The White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.

A Pasadena city councilman is outraged after he says scholarships he created with his allowed budget funds were cancelled by the city attorney behind his back.

Authorities are working to determine what killed hundreds of fish in a popular Pasadena park.

Authorities say the chase lasted a little more than 10 minutes and ended with the driver losing control and flipping the car before landing on its roof.

The Houston OEM has provided several useful tips on how to separate debris after a severe weather event.

The Houston OEM has provided several useful tips on how to separate debris after a severe weather event.

A Houston-area contractor is accused of ripping off home repair customers in four different counties, some of whom were victims of natural disasters, court records reveal.

“Judge Judy” Sheindlin has sued the parent company of InTouch Weekly and the National Enquirer over what she says are false stories about her speaking out on the Menendez brothers murder case.

A hit and run crash in Pasadena caused damage to a car wash early Tuesday morning.

2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.

2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.

CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast.

A double shooting occurred outside a nightclub in Pasadena, resulting in two individuals being injured.

A suspected burglar was busted by the Pasadena Police Department as he tried to hide in a backyard Saturday night, but it was all because of high tech, high in the sky that officers got him in handcuffs.

Saturday morning, emergency services in Pasadena responded to a call regarding a dog attack on an infant.

Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed. He and another co-worker were rescued.

Here’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead.

A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing after leaving a Pasadena residence in the middle of the night. Her mother believes she is in danger.

Public data from a network of state air monitors around the Houston Ship Channel is hard to interpret and is often inadequate, leaving Latino-majority neighborhoods like Cloverleaf unaware of whether the air they breathe is safe.

The Houston area is no stranger to rough roads and potholes, but one stretch of road in Pasadena has a pothole that’s putting others to shame.

Authorities in Pasadena are looking for a 18-year-old woman who was reported missing Sunday.

Crime Stoppers said it is offering a $5,000 reward for information on a suspect who set Pasadena business on fire.

A Pasadena woman was sentenced to 40 years after she entered a guilty plea on two charges of injury to a child, according to court records.

On Tuesday, Pasadena City Officials, volunteers, and various organizations will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the animal shelter.

Check out these three signs that can help you recognize if your child is in an unhealthy relationship. It's important to be aware and have open conversations with your children about dating.

An update to a story we first brought you a month ago involving broken mailboxes among a list of other issues plaguing The Pointe Apartments complex in Pasadena.

For the last year, Norma Ayala has lived under a roof that’s anything but her own.

When a EF-3 tornado tore through Harris County one year ago on January 24, 2023, the Pasadena Animal Shelter wasn’t spared any of the damage.

A Pasadena police officer who authorities said was under investigation after a complaint of invasive visual recording was made apparently took his own life in Manvel Monday.

Pasadena crews spent Tuesday morning clearing downed trees and debris along Elsa and Jean Street. Alongside them, down Elsa Street, is Robert Ebbecke.

Industrial developers describe large facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.

If broken mailboxes at the Pointe Apartments complex in Pasadena weren’t bad enough, residents came to KPRC 2′s Deven Clarke complaining about problems beyond it.

Every day, millions of Americans look forward to getting mail. Whether it be a postcard, a social security check, or even bills. It’s something many people assume to be a given.

Last-minute madness: 2024 CFP National Championship tickets hit eye-watering prices on the secondary market

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year’s Day.

A financial administrator who embezzled more than $1 million from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

A missing 66-year-old man was found dead in a bayou in Pasadena, Texas on Tuesday, according to the Pasadena Police Department.

Arkansas election officials say online news personality Cenk Uygur is ineligible to appear on the ballot in the state's Democratic presidential primary next year.

Top-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.

On Jan. 24, a tornado tore through southeast Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and Baytown.

An investigation into the death of a 19-year-old man whose body was found at a Pasadena-area park remains ongoing.

The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to allow sweeping new restrictions on asylum to stay in place, warning that halting them would be “highly disruptive” at the border.

A third suspect was charged with murder after a 19-year-old was found shot to death by his mother at a park in Pasadena, Texas, the Pasadena Police Department said on Monday.

Two teenage suspects are charged with capital murder in connection to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Pasadena, according to court records.

The Pasadena Police Department said Thursday that a person of interest has been identified in the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old who was found in a park.

Investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a park in Pasadena overnight.