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Bear Wanders Into News Segment | Pier Shooting | Well-Dressed Standoff | Mother-Son Slaying: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal this holiday weekend.
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 record-breaking temperatures as a heat wave descends on the region.
"High pressure off the coast will continue to pass over the region and strengthen through the week, bringing a long-duration and early season heat wave," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Sunday.
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"This heat event will encompass temperatures up to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year, leading to moderate to high heat risk and record breaking temperatures. The area of high pressure will begin to weaken by next weekend, allowing for a gradual cooling trend."
In other news, a 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded during a fight; a body was found inside a home following a welfare check that led to a seven-hour barricade; a mother and son were killed in an apparent murder-suicide; a stabbing victim was found during a routine traffic stop; two people were wounded in a pier shooting; and a black bear made an unscheduled appearance on live television.
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Also, Cal/OSHA urged employers across California to take steps to prevent heat illness as a heat wave pushes temperatures above seasonal averages this week.
Plus, the Trump administration invoked emergency powers under the Defense Production Act, ordering the restart of the Santa Ynez offshore oil platform and pipeline along the Santa Barbara County coast that was shuttered after a spill released thousands of barrels of crude into the Pacific 11 years ago.
Here are some of the stories you may have missed:
Officers secured the shooting scene for their investigation.
At Least One Killed in Head-On Crash In Front Of Cabazon In-and-Out Burger
The crash was reported at 9:34 p.m. Sunday at Morongo Trail and Seminole Drive in front of an In-and-Out Burger.
Help Sought For Missing Teenage Sisters
Fifteen-year-old Tiana Nicole Giles and 12-year-old Tailor Rose Gutierez were last seen together at Saturday in Los Angeles.
8-Year-Old Racehorse Suffers Fatal Injury At Los Alamitos
Exhalting was injured in the fifth race on March 7.
15-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Being Shot During Fight At Dockweiler Beach
It was unclear what started the fight, but witnesses said it was a "large group disturbance."
Black Bear Wanders Through Live News Segment In Monrovia
Erin Myers of KTLA5 was delivering a live report from the San Gabriel Valley where a day earlier, a bear swiped at a woman walking her dog.
Welfare Check Leads To A Body, A Standoff, And A Well-Dressed Suspect In The South Bay
Police referred to the suspect as a woman, and footage showed the suspect in a dark suit, sunglasses and a bun tucked under a fedora.
No injuries were reported.
Four People Injured In Indio Crash
Responding firefighters found two people suffering from major injuries and two others with minor injuries.
ICE Announces Arrests Of 9 Alleged Sex Offenders In LA Area
The arrests took place on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
DHS Denies County Accusations Of Substandard Conditions In Immigration Detention
A county supervisor called it a 'constitutional crisis and growing public-health concern.'
Man Killed In Lake Los Angeles Shooting
A man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The victim was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
RivCo Man, 26, Kills Self After Shooting His Mother to Death: Police
Deputies arrived to find 56-year- old Guadalupe Laborin of Mead Valley suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Murder Suspect Who Hanged Self In San Diego Jail ID'd
Grant Parker, 34, was in custody at the jail when sheriff's deputies found him hanging inside his assigned cell.
San Diego Jail Inmate Dies At Hospital After Fainting In Custody
The inmate was facing charges related to possession of an illegal weapon, according to deputies.
Smoky Fire Damages Riverside County House
No injuries were reported.
Stabbing Victim Found During Routine Traffic Stop In Long Beach
The male victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.
Academy Awards Winners: 2026 Complete List
"One Battle After Another" wins best picture with six Oscars as Paul Thomas Anderson, Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan lead the night.
Shrapnel Raining Down On Major SoCal Freeway Was ‘One-In-A-Million’ Fluke: Marines Conclude
The controversial mishap occurred during a visit by Vice President JD Vance during an October celebration at Camp Pendleton.
56 CA Hospitals Ranked In Top 10% For Patient Safety: See How Yours Ranks
Healthgrades' Patient Safety Excellence Award evaluates how well they protect patients from serious complications during inpatient care.
59 CA Schools Named Model Continuation High Schools
"The priority of our Model Continuation High Schools is to give students more than a diploma."
408 Schools Honored As 2026 California Distinguished Schools
The honorees were selected using 2025 data from the California School Dashboard.
CA Cities Rank Among Nation's Worst For Bed Bugs: Report
As the spring break travel season heats up, a new ranking has revealed California has some of the most bed bug-infested cities in the U.S.
CA Launches Probe After Video Shows Petition Gatherers Offering Money For Signatures
A video posted Monday on X shows a sign that says "Sign petition for $5" and a line of people waiting along the sidewalk.
Cal/OSHA Warns Employers To Protect Workers As Early-Season Heat Wave Hits CA
Cal/OSHA said heat illness can be serious and potentially deadly and urged employers to remain vigilant during the warm spell.
Oceanside Residents Escape Apartment Fire
Residents were displaced, and a firefighter suffered injuries battling the blaze.
The move comes in response to skyrocketing fuel prices in the wake of the Iran conflict.
'Godzilla El Niño' Could Unleash Fury On California As Early As Summer
Forecast models have recently predicted there's an 80 percent chance a strong El Niño could develop in the late summer or fall.
California Baptist To Face Kansas Friday in NCAA Division I Tournament Debut
The 13th-seeded Lancers qualified for the tournament for the first time in their fourth season of eligibility with a 63-61 victory over Uta
Hundreds Of CA Billionaires Make New List Of World's Richest: Here Are The Wealthiest
California has the highest concentrations of billionaires than any other U.S. state. How many billionaires live in your ZIP code?
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