SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - As we head into the new work week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday through Monday to prepare you for the week ahead.
New details emerged on the Torrance man accused of trying to shoot Pres. Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly sent writings to family members minutes before the shooting that referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” and railed against the Trump administration.
A 13-year-old riding an e-bike in Simi Valley was killed when hit by a passing train. The teen was a Simi Valley resident and local student. “This is a heartbreaking loss for the Simi Valley community,” the Simi Valley Police Department said.
LA authorities are looking for an incarcerated man who e scaped Sunday.
A 14-year-old student is alleging that a charter school employee called him a coward and spat in his face. An administrator intervened, and the defendant allegedly said that administrator had saved the boy’s life.
Here are some other stories you may have missed:
2 Children, LAPD Officer Injured In Head-On Crash: Driver Arrested
A vehicle crashed head-on into a Los Angeles Police Department patrol unit Sunday, injuring one officer and two children, authorities said.
Crews Knock Down Fire At Textile Storage Building In North Hollywood
Some 47 firefighters battled the fire and were able to achieve knockdown after 48 minutes.
Firefighter Injured Battling Recycling Yard Fire In Sun Valley
A firefighter was recovering Sunday after suffering an injury while battling a fire at a recycling yard in Sun Valley, authorities said.
Evacuation Warnings Lifted for Brea Brush Fire
Evacuation warnings were lifted Sunday in Brea, where a brush fire burned at least 200 acres before firefighters got the upper hand.
Protester Arrested for Allegedly Spraying Chemical Agent At LAPD Officers
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly spraying a chemical agent at two LAPD officers surrounded by protesters.
Southland Gas Prices Going Back Up
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose for the fourth consecutive day Sunday.
High Winds Halt Stagecoach Festival Before Reopening
High winds forced a temporary evacuation and suspension of the Stagecoach country music festival Saturday evening before it reopened.
Occidental College Students Launch Pro-Palestine Encampment, Demand Divestment
Students are demanding the school divest from ties with Israel, weapons manufacturing and private prisons.
CA Governor's Office Issues Rewards In Multiple Cold Case Investigations
The governor's office Saturday was offering $50,000 rewards for information that solves any of more than two dozen cold cases.
Over 3,000 Pounds of Meth Seized At Otay Mesa Border
More than 3,000 pounds of crystal methamphetamine worth almost $5 million was seized this month.
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