Ricardo Rene Sanders, 79, is pursuing resentencing, according to LA Superior Court records, under recent state laws that allow judges to reconsider prison terms for a variety of reasons. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

Experts share what to avoid when buying gift cards this holiday season to prevent shoppers from being scammed. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

Speed bumps were installed on Aldama Street from York Boulevard to Avenue 54 after residents say drivers were speeding through the surface streets in Highland Park. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

A man was rescued and later arrested at the San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland after getting stuck in an emergency room bathroom. Christian Cázares reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Wednesday honoring Ralph Macchio for a movie and television career highlighted by his starring role in the 1984 film "The Karate Kid'' and "Cobra Kai,'' Netflix's sequel to that film. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, Nov. 20. 2024. ——— Don’t miss an NBCLA video, subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2NnofFF Get breaking news alerts on your phone with the NBCLA app iOS: http://4.nbcla.com/jSZyWtb Android: http://4.nbcla.com/CHpeQTO Connect with us Facebook: https://bit.ly/2uFU1px Instagram: http://4.nbcla.com/ZbZX0oK TikTok: http://4.nbcla.com/FCeiaMr X: https://bit.ly/2JsBm5Y About NBCLA The West Coast flagship station of the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, serving the vast region since 1949. NBC4 produces more than 45 hours each week of local news and weather, and the station features the largest award-winning investigative unit in Southern California. NBC4’s news operation has received nearly every industry award bestowed on local news, including numerous Los Angeles Emmy and Golden Mike Awards, two national and two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and a Peabody Award. NBC4 news is delivered across the main broadcast on channel 4, at www.nbcla.com, the NBC4 Los Angeles News channel on various streaming platforms and through multiple interactive social media platforms 24/7. The NBC Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal, also operates COZI TV (www.cozitv.com), a national network that brings viewers some of America’s most beloved and iconic television shows and movies. #NBC #NBCLA #News #LA

Ralph Macchio received a star Wednesday next to a beloved "The Karate Kid" co-star's on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star, unveiled in front of Escape Hotel, is next to that of the late Pat Morita, who portrayed his character's mentor Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid" film franchise.

New water samples taken from over 1,000 units in Watts have came back detecting lead, months after it was first found by the Better Watts Initiative. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

Edgar Vargas was beaten by police officers in 2014 and handed over to immigration agents. Two months later, he died from a heart attack. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

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A permanent tribute to actor and comedian Cheech Marin was immortalized in Riverside with a bronze statue on Tuesday.

A high school junior who battles a rare soft tissue cancer has a dream come true.

This week will remain warm and dry with a storm expected to arrive this weekend. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

A fatal crash closes the 405 Freeway for hours. Video broadcast Wednesday Nov. 20, 2024 on Today in LA

Thousands of UC workers are hitting the picket lines as part of a two-day strike. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

Los Angeles is on its way to become a sanctuary city, but this sanctuary status may not offer much protection. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

The LAPD is seeking additional victims after two people were arrested for kidnapping and robbing elderly people. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

One man is dead and an officer was shot after a tense, hours-long standoff in Long Beach. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

About 100 people attended a meeting in Long Beach to discuss public safety and crime in the city. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A man is dead after exchanging gunfire with police in Long Beach. Darsha Phillips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A mountain lion that was spooked up a tree by a dog caused quite a stir in Tustin.