Pedro Rivera
KTLA 5
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Contact Pedro
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Pedro:
Woman hospitalized in Hollywood Hills road rage shooting
Officers say the shooting happened during rush hour traffic near Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights around 4:24 p.m., according to Los Angeles Police. → Read More
Family of father killed during LAPD shooting seeks justice
The family of a father who was shot and killed during an encounter with Los Angeles Police officers is demanding justice and accountability for his death. Takar Smith, 46, a father of six, was one of three people who were killed during separate encounters with officers within the first week of 2023. After Takar was […] → Read More
Family of father killed during LAPD shooting seeks justice
The family of a father who was shot and killed during an encounter with Los Angeles Police officers is demanding justice and accountability for his death. Takar Smith, 46, a father of six, was one of three people who were killed during separate encounters with officers within the first week of 2023. After Takar was […] → Read More
Man recalls being drugged, robbed by two women in the Hollywood Hills
A Los Angeles man is speaking out about the terrifying night he was drugged and robbed by two women he met at a bar in Beverly Hills. He says the women drugged him, then ransacked his Hollywood Hills home, making off with thousands in cash and jewelry. He also suspects this wasn’t the women’s first […] → Read More
Filmmakers seek return of stolen cameras after theft during East L.A. Classic
A young filmmaker was just looking to give back to his alma mater by doing what he learned during his time at Garfield High School: help capture footage of the East L.A. Classic last week. The rivalry game was intended to be captured by Mario Ramirez, who was invited by his media teacher to record […] → Read More
Carjacking victim dragged, killed during police pursuit in Inglewood
A horrific scene unfolded in Inglewood Thursday evening when a carjacking victim was killed after being dragged by his own vehicle when it was stolen by a murder suspect who was fleeing from police. → Read More
Mother of 17-year-old Fullerton girl believes daughter died from fentanyl overdose
The mother of a 17-year-old girl from Fullerton believes her daughter is the latest victim of a fatal fentanyl overdose. While Fullerton police have yet to confirm that Trinity Cornejo’s death was fentanyl-related, her mother and family are reeling from the loss and remembering the person the teen was and hoped to be. […] → Read More
Takeover nearly turns tragic in Buena Park as spectator struck by car doing donuts
The adverse outcomes of street takeovers have been well documented, and one of the most recent dangerous situations took place Thursday night in Buena Park. At about 11:30 p.m. in the intersection of Valley View Street and Artesia Boulevard, a spectator found himself in the path of a silver sedan doing donuts. As he tried […] → Read More
Bill intends to give fast-food workers more of a say, but critics worry about impact on businesses
A bill that could be considered by the state Senate in the coming weeks aims to empower fast-food workers, but critics claim the overregulation of the industry could hurt businesses and customers. Assembly Bill 257, aka the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act or FAST Recovery Act, would create a 13-person council consisting of […] → Read More
Neighbors defend taco stand vendor targeted with racial insults, confront attacker
A shocking incident caught on camera shows a man hurling racial insults at a taco stand vendor in Long Beach. The owner says this wasn’t the first time the same man has come to his taco stand to not only direct racist attacks towards him, but also at his customers. In recent weeks, attacks against […] → Read More
1 dead after LASD pursuit ends with crash in South L.A.
A man is dead after a car being pursued by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department crashed into his vehicle in the Green Meadows area of South Los Angeles Thursday afternoon, officials said. The crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m., when a copper-colored four-door Kia that was being pursued by LASD units exited […] → Read More
Dodger fans return to Chavez Ravine for home opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 in the Boys in Blue’s home opener Thursday night, and Dodger fans were thrilled to be back at Chavez Ravine. Pedro Rivera reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on April 14, 2022. → Read More
What we know and don’t know about the omicron variant
The new omicron variant took only a few weeks to live up to dire predictions about how hugely contagious it is but scientists don’t yet know if it causes more severe disease even as the world faces exploding cases just before Christmas. “Everything is riskier now because omicron is so much more contagious,” said Dr. […] → Read More
CHP warns of dangerous driving conditions along Grapevine
After Tuesday’s strong storm, the California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to use caution while driving in the Grapevine area. Pedro Rivera reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Dec. 14, 2021. → Read More
Tree damages 27 cars, injures woman near Greek Theatre
A tree fell in a parking lot near the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park at about 8 p.m. Wednesday night, damaging 27 and injuring a woman, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The 40-to-50-foot-tall tree injured the lower leg of a 35-year-old woman, and she was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, […] → Read More
Brawl breaks out at Woodland Hills restaurant after mask-related dispute
A fight broke out in Woodland Hills Sunday night after a man at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant tried to come in without a mask and refused to put one on. Neither the unmasked man nor the patron who hit him have been identified. Pedro Rivera reports for the KTLA 5 News on Oct. 28, 2021. → Read More
BBB shares warning of price gouging after fire evacuations
Alma Galvan, with Better Business Bureau, joined FOX40 to share a warning about price gouging in and around wildfire zones. → Read More
El Dorado Community Foundation explains how you can help Caldor Fire victims
Avis Jolly from the El Dorado Community Foundation joined FOX40 to explain how you can also contribute. → Read More
Study: Sacramento third-worst in America’s Best Sports Cities list
Alyssa Morano with Clever Real Estate in Washington DC joined Pedro to explain why. → Read More
Local tattoo shop collecting donations for wildfire victims
Pedro Rivera spoke to Danny O’Neel, the co-owner of Kinetic Ink, about ways we can all help by donating. → Read More