Bat-Wielding Man And Dog Attack Jewish Couple | Waymos Yanked From SoCal Freeways: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, May 27.

Jewish Couple Attacked By Man Yelling Profanity, Waving Baseball Bat In Downtown Santa Monica: Video

One of the victims was bitten by the man's dog, police said.

With Crisis Averted, Controversy Heats Up Around OC HazMat Catastrophe

Now that evacuations for roughly 50,000 people have been lifted, questions about what prompted the incident to begin with are mounting.

Waymo Robotaxis Yanked From CA Highways: Here's Why

Lawmakers say they proposed legislation in "direct response" to issues involving Waymo robotaxis on California streets.

Illegal Fireworks Stacked 'In Every Room' Of LA Home Prompts Evacuations

Police discovered the massive cache of illegal fireworks Wednesday morning, according to the LAPD.

Hazardous Spill Prompts Shut Down Of Highway 74 In Lake Elsinore

Both sides of the highway were expected to remain closed for up to one hour.

Blackjack Player Turns $5 Wager Into $1.09M Payday

The jackpot was triggered through the STAX Super 4 side bet during the game, officials said.

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Santa Monica Mountains

The fire broke out in the mountains near Agoura Hills, Calabasas and Malibu Wednesday morning.

'People Over Powerlines:' Temecula Residents Voice Opposition Against SDG&E Transmission Line

SDG&E and California's ISO reps met with massive public opposition in Temecula on Tuesday at City Hall over the Golden Pacific Powerlink.

County Officials Warn Against Eating Sport-Harvested Shellfish Amid Quarantine

The state's quarantine on sport-harvested mussels began this month and remains in effect through Oct. 31 along the entire California coast.

Pratt Accuses Bass Of Breaking Election Laws — And Capturing It All On Video

"She is so accustomed to breaking the law with no accountability, she even filmed herself doing it," Pratt wrote.

RivCo's Victoria Li Moves On To National Spelling Bee Semifinals 2026

The Eastvale 8th grader has stayed focused as she advances into the semi-final rounds of the National Spelling Bee.