Crime & Safety

4.1 Magnitude Quake | Ongoing Bomb Threat Bank Standoff | Armed Road Rager Follows Driver | Patch PM

Judge Throws Case Against Dr. Accused Of Poisoning Husband | Kidnapped 5-Year-Old Girl Found | Man Charged In UCLA Sex Assaults | Tight Race

A SWAT vehicle blocks traffic.
A SWAT vehicle blocks traffic. (Paige Ausin/Patch)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, June 2.

Man Barricaded In Bank During Bomb Threat Standoff: Police

SWAT, bomb squad, crisis negotiation, drone, K-9 and federal personnel were all on the scene as of Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Road Rage Driver Pointed Gun At Motorist While Stopped At Traffic Light: Police

An officer in the area found the road rage driver using drone assistance, according to police, who said a handgun was in the truck.

Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Cross-Border Wildfire In Dulzura Scorches Hundreds Of Acres

"The fire continues to spread at a critical rate, requiring extended attack operations," officials said.

4.1-Magnitude Quake Shakes SoCal: USGS

The earthquake had a depth of nearly 5 miles.

Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Massive Drug Tunnel From Tijuana Discovered Under Fake SoCal 'Buy For Less' Store

The 1,900-foot long and 55-feet deep drug tunnel has been under surveillance since December, officials said.

Two Cars Collide, 1 Person Injured Near Temecula Middle School

A two-car collision on Monday left a Hyundai Tucson overturned and one person taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Here's what happened.

Robin Thicke Headlines At RivCo Hot Air Balloon Festival

Details emerge about the 12th annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Gunfire Erupts, 2 Shot In Huntington Beach: Police

A 22-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection with the shooting, police said.

Judge Throws Case Involving Wife Accused Of Poisoning Husband With Drano

The Orange County Superior Court judge dismissed an indictment against the Mission Viejo dermatologist on Friday.

$1.25 Million Winner At San Diego Casino, $14 Million In Casino Winnings Awarded So Far In 2026

Cue the drums and let the celebration begin because this win delivered a life-changing jackpot in San Diego to a California woman.

Homeless Man Charged In Series Of Sexual Assaults At UCLA, Police Say

The 29-year-old man has no affiliation with the campus and may be homeless, police said.

Kidnapped 5-Year-Old Girl Found In LA County, Police Say

A 5-year-old girl allegedly snatched by her father in Carson City, Nevada has been safely recovered in the Antelope Valley area.

Competency Hearing Set For Woman Accused Of Opening Fire At Rihanna's Home

A mental competency hearing is expected Wednesday for a woman accused of opening fire at singer Rihanna's Beverly Crest-area home.

OC Prepares For 'Tight Race' This Election Day As Supervisors Face Off

Control of the Orange County Board of Supervisors will be at stake in Tuesday's primary election.

South Bay School District Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit With Student

The man said he was sexually abused while he was a student in a middle school social studies class more than two decades ago.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.