5-Hour Freeway Standoff | Disney Star Tackles Intruder | Emergency Hot Air Balloon Landing: SoCal In Brief

SAN DIEGO, CA — 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.

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents should expect cooler temperatures this week and a chance of rain in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service.

"A low pressure system moving into California brings cooler and breezy conditions Monday through the middle of the week, along with a slight chance of precipitation Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Sunday. "Cool weather and breezy onshore flow persist into next weekend."

In other news, a Disney star tackled a trespasser at his Los Angeles home; a bomb threat prompted a beach evacuation; a hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a couple's backyard; and two dogs were killed in a fire. Also, a tense standoff involving an armed man holed up inside his vehicle on a freeway ended after five hours; and a woman who trafficked arms on behalf of the Iranian government was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport.

Plus, enrollment in California K-12 schools, and in schools across the country, is declining rapidly as birth rates drop and immigration rates fall. This school year, California had the largest decline in enrollment rates since 2021-22, after schools returned from the pandemic.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Killed In San Diego-Area Desert Traffic Collision

The deadly crash happened in the Shelter Valley area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2 Dogs Killed In Woodland Hills Kitchen Fire

Three dogs suffered smoke inhalation and two didn't recover, officials said.

2 Rescued From Cliffs At Torrey Pines Glider Port

One victim was airlifted off the cliff, while the second victim was brought to safety by a rope system.

Aggressive Attack Stops Hollywood Hills Brush Fire

No structures were threatened.

Armed Man Holed Up In Vehicle On 210 Freeway Gives Up After 5-Hour Standoff

At one point, the suspect allegedly exited the vehicle and fired shots into the air before holding a gun to his head, according to reports.

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation At Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach and nearby businesses were evacuated.

Boy Shot To Death In Baldwin Park

The victim, described as a "male juvenile," was pronounced dead at the scene, sheriff's officials said.

Brush Fire Burns 183 Acres In Riverside County

At least four Cal Fire air tankers and two water-dropping helicopters initiated runs on the brusher, officials said.

Disney Star Tackles Intruder At LA Home: Reports

Reports said the actor tackled the man after the actor's wife spotted "the creepy guy" in their yard.

Fire Strikes Storage Room Of Riverside County Golf Club

Firefighters contained the flames to the storage room, officials said.

Firefighters Put Out Fire Inside Downtown Apartment Building

Sprinklers activated on the third floor near the fire, officials said.

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing In Temecula Backyard

A couple's leisurely weekend morning at home was interrupted by 13 surprise visitors in a hot air balloon, according to reports.

Inmate Dies In Custody At Federal Facility In Downtown San Diego

Garcia Jacobo was sentenced in the Southern District of California to a 24-month sentence for importation of methamphetamine.

Man Wounded In Central Long Beach Shooting

The shooter fled the scene before officers arrived, police said.

Man Wounded In Los Angeles Shooting

The 25-year-old man told investigating officers that he was walking when a male suspect approached him on foot and shot him, police said.

Man Wounded In North Long Beach Shooting

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, police said.

Mobile Home Fire Breaks Out In Riverside County

Crews responded to multiple reports of black smoke from a trailer, the Riverside County Fire Department reported.

Person Fatally Struck By Train In Central-Alameda Area Of South LA

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Arrest Suspect In Long Beach For Allegedly Stabbing Police Officer

The suspect, Arturo Fernandez, a resident of Torrance, was arrested at the scene.

String Of Robberies Continues In San Fernando Valley, Hollywood Hills

Burglars hit two more homes in the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood Hills this weekend.

Woman Arrested At LAX, Accused Of Trafficking Weapons For Iran: DOJ

The 44-year-old lives in Woodland Hills, according to Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.

83 CA Hospitals Could Face Closure After Federal Medicaid Cuts, New Report Shows

The analysis says financially strained hospitals face a greater risk after the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed by President Trump.

CA Highways Among Worst In The Nation, Study Finds

The study looked at 13 categories, including cost-effectiveness, spending, pavement conditions, fatalities, and traffic congestion.

California Democrats Can't Decide On A Governor. Don't Count On Newsom Or Pelosi For Help

Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell's swift and sudden exit, the race for governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side.

EdSource: California Schools Face Budget Cuts As Enrollment Drops By 74,961 Students

Declining enrollment is a national problem.

How These 55 CA Stations Can Offer Gas $1 Cheaper Per Gallon Than Most

Gas stations owned by Native American tribes can offer steep savings at the pump compared to other nearby stations. See a list of locations.

Potential For Further Scandal Looms As CA Governor's Race Is Reshuffled By Swalwell's Exit

About 23 percent of likely voters in California remain undecided about the 2026 gubernatorial election.

Some Of The Biggest Bets In US Are Being Made By California Lottery Players

New data shows players in California spend far more on lottery tickets than those in other states do.

Trump Wants Data On California's Trans And Abortion Care. Can The State Stop Him?

In a battle between Trump and California over transgender and abortion care, will businesses be caught between hostile Justice Departments?

When E-Bikes Meet the Law: CA’s Fight Over Safety, Speed, And Accountability

Mounting accidents involving young riders are at the center of a widening debate over safety, responsibility, and e-bike laws.