Sara Welch

Los Angeles

Reporter at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

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Shots fired as CHP sergeant responds to street takeover

2 months ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |Will Conybeare |Sara Welch

Dramatic video purported to show a person opening fire on a California Highway Patrol vehicle during a street takeover in Compton early Monday morning. However, CHP now says the video is “misleading,” and the vehicle did not come under fire. The incident happened at the intersection of Rosecrans and Atlantic avenues. Footage obtained by RMG News and shared with KTLA shows a man running at the CHP vehicle with something in his hand as bystanders watched from just a few yards away.
Homes go up in flames during L.A. reporter's live shot

Nov 6, 2024 | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |Sara Welch

KTLA 5 News reporter Sara Welch was on the frontlines of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County on Wednesday afternoon as homes were destroyed by the intense, wind-driven flames on live television. The brush fire, which erupted in the Somis and Camarillo area earlier in the day, had exploded to 9,000 acres and destroyed an unknown number of structures. Firefighters were hampered by strong Santa Ana winds whipping through Southern California on Wednesday.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Oct 7, 2024 | dinneratthezoo.com | Sara Welch

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the stew meat generously with salt and pepper. Cook the meat in a single layer for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You may need to cook in batches. Place the meat in a slow cooker along with the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. Remove 1/3 cup of stew liquid from the slow cooker.
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sep 10, 2024 | dinneratthezoo.com | Sara Welch

For the cookiesPlace the pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Add the baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt and all purpose flour to the bowl. Stir until just combined. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
Major break announced in 1986 cold case murder of 19-year-old Southern California woman

Aug 13, 2024 | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Sara Welch

The killer responsible for the decades-old murder of a 19-year-old Lake Elsinore woman has been identified, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday. Cathy Small’s stabbed and strangled body was discovered in the middle of the 800 block of Bank Street in South Pasadena in 1986 but her killer was never found, until now.
3 people, including child, hide from home invaders in Los Angeles

Jul 11, 2024 | ktla.com | Austin Turner |Sara Welch

A woman, her grandchild and a household employee hid from a crew of home burglars in a terrifying situation in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, according to authorities. The break-in occurred on Edgerton Drive in Encino at about 12:15 a.m. According to the L.A. Police Department, the thieves shattered a rear glass door to enter the home. The three inside the house hid in an upstairs bedroom and did not come into contact with the thieves. They were not hurt, police said.
Patrols increased after 'abhorrent' attacks on 2 women along Venice Canals

Apr 10, 2024 | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |Sara Welch

The Los Angeles Police Department is increasing patrols along the famed Venice Canals as they search for a man who brutally attacked two women in separate incidents. Both attacks occurred at night on April 6. In the first, police say the man approached a woman from behind in the 2700 block of Strongs Drive near the Grand Canal and struck her in the head with a hard object, knocking her unconscious. Aimee Nelson, who lives in the area, saw the aftermath.
Electric battery commuter bus services abruptly suspended in Antelope Valley

Apr 9, 2024 | ktla.com | Will Conybeare |Sara Welch

Electric battery bus service in the Antelope Valley was abruptly suspended this week, causing a transit nightmare for commuters looking to get to work, school, doctors’ appointments and more. All transportation services using the Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s fleet of MCI D45 battery-electric commuter coaches were halted on Tuesday “out of an abundance of caution and for reasons outside of AVTA’s control,” officials stated.
South L.A. residents want RVs gone from neighborhood

Mar 6, 2024 | ktla.com | Cameron Kiszla |Sara Welch

Residents of the West Rancho Dominguez neighborhood in South Los Angeles are asking for help after what they describe as an influx of homeless people in RVs.KTLA 5’s Sara Welch spoke to several people in the area formerly known as West Compton. They said they believe the RVs came to their neighborhoods after pressure from businesses forced them to move from their former locations.
French Toast Casserole

Feb 23, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Sara Welch

I love to host brunch parties, and I look for recipes that can be prepared in advance, yet are hearty enough to satisfy the biggest appetites. Some of my favorite brunch options include hashbrown egg casserole, baked oatmeal and this decadent French toast casserole. My kids request French toast for breakfast all the time, but who has time to stand at the stove flipping piece after piece of bread?