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KTLA 5 News Los Angeles

KTLA 5 News Los Angeles

by Tribune Broadcasting Company

6.2K ratings
171 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 20, 2012
  • July 7, 2026

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Tribune Broadcasting Company
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About

Stay informed with local and breaking news from Southern California. Watch live broadcasts, get real-time updates, and access in-depth coverage of your community and beyond. Features include video reports, weather forecasts, and customizable alerts.

✓Watch live news broadcasts
✓Real-time developing stories
✓Breaking news alerts
✓In-depth local coverage
✓Detailed weather reports
✓Interactive radar map
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of KTLA 5 News Los Angeles. Based on 6.2K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • ❤️Love KTLA news
  • 👍Great news coverage and reporting
  • 👍Entertaining and engaging news team

Negative things

  • 🐛App constantly crashes or freezes
  • 🔍Too many ads and poor ad placement
  • 🔍Frequent login/update issues
  • 🔍Video playback issues and sync problems
  • 🔍Cluttered and outdated user interface
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What's New in KTLA 5 News Los Angeles

509.0.0

July 7, 2026

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

Charts

Top Free

📉 136-3

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This app dropped -3 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 9, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Audio for pastor Joel Osteen--Ch. 9--Southern California

No audio for Pastor each Sun. Now for 6 months; commercial timing off track and goes over/overlaps program. Ch 9 news no Audio for Weather and no audio for Sports; black screens sometimes program doesn't come back on, etc. yet network does nothing about!
kbrig23kbrig23

App closes unexpectedly

App closes, screen always goes blank while scrolling through stories or when trying to open stories. Have to frequently reopen app or give up and read story on another news app.
JoWeNoJoWeNo

Nextstar fires people

Why do you guys fire so many people??
zeldakix17zeldakix17

Feed issues

Love the KTLA morning news but the feed is constantly cutting in and out! So I’m only getting about 1/3 of the stories or news. I end up exiting the app and leaving .
HDISDONEHDISDONE

App freezes

App freezes when the live news icon appears on the top left side of screen. I Removed the app.
Wiz meWiz me
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Live stream not working

Bug

App crashing on launch

Bug

Inability to exit app while watching live

Bug

Sync issues between audio and video

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Picture-in-picture mode

Feature

Ability to pause/rewind live stream

Feature

Improved notification controls

Feature

Customization options for the app

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FAQ

What kind of news does the KTLA 5 News app provide?

The app delivers top stories from daily broadcasts, real-time developing news, and in-depth coverage of Southern California. It covers crime, public health, politics, and important national and world news relevant to the region.

Can I watch live news on the app?

Yes, you can watch live video when news breaks and access all other news programming, including the KTLA Morning News and the digital-only show 5 Live.

Does the app offer weather information?

Yes, the app provides detailed weather reports, live alerts for severe conditions, and an interactive radar map to help you plan your day and week.

Is the KTLA 5 News app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, as indicated by the presence of ads.

What areas does the app cover?

The app offers in-depth coverage of Southern California, specifically Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. It also includes important stories from the rest of the country and the world.