The 2025 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards recognized local news programs. (photo by Phil McCarten/Invision/AP Content Services)

The 2025 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were presented on July 26 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, hosted by Kelvin Washington, host and anchor for Spectrum News 1 in Los Angeles.

The awards ceremony, produced by Bob Bain and Bob Bain Productions, honored locally produced programs in the categories of live and breaking news coverage, crime and social issues, culture and history, the arts, health and science, human interest, music, sports and the environment.

Jim Hill received the 2025 Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award, recognizing his acclaimed five-decades-long career in broadcasting and 45 years as a sportscaster at KCBS/KCAL in Los Angeles. The award was presented by Laker and NBA legend James Worthy.

For information, visit televisionacademy.com/awards/la-emmys.