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TV Star Attacked, Robbed At Gunpoint | 2 Children Killed | Homes Evacuated Amid Flood Threat: 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 weekend.

Waves crash by homes and the boardwalk damaged by Tropical Storm Rachel along Alamitos Peninsula, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Long Beach, Calif.
Waves crash by homes and the boardwalk damaged by Tropical Storm Rachel along Alamitos Peninsula, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As we head into the new week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, cool, rainy weather and coastal flooding are expected through Monday, with warmer, drier conditions and Santa Ana winds arriving later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.

"A low pressure system moving southward into the Great Basin will maintain cool, showery weather today with showers ending from the northwest tonight," National Weather San Diego forecasters wrote Sunday.

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"It will be warmer and dry for Wednesday through Saturday with developing Santa Ana winds strengthening for Friday into Saturday. Moderate HeatRisk could return for the coast into the western valleys for Friday through Sunday."

In other news, homes were evacuated as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel threatened Southern California with flooding; "Pretty Little Liars" star Keegan Allen was attacked and robbed at gunpoint; and two children were killed in a suspected murder-suicide attempt.

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Also, a man was critically injured after falling about 30 feet from a cliff; a police officer was injured in a four-vehicle crash that left another person dead; and a man was arrested on suspicion of setting fires at a wilderness park.

Plus, nine recently signed California laws aim to protect consumers from hidden fees, scams and rising costs, with new rules affecting everything from car purchases and concert tickets to insurance claims and electricity bills.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Dead, Police Officer Injured In 4-Vehicle Manhattan Beach Crash

A marked police vehicle was among four vehicles involved in the Friday night collision at Aviation and Manhattan Beach boulevards.

1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Los Angeles Shootings Believed Related

Investigators believe the two shootings could be related.

2 Children Killed In Suspected Murder-Suicide Attempt, Gunman Injured: Police

The children included a 4-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, police said.

2 Motorists Rescued From Flood Waters In Riverside County

Riverside County firefighters rescued two motorists after two separate vehicles became trapped in flooded roadways.

8-Year-Old Horse Dies In Racing Injury At Los Alamitos

He is the 11th horse to die from a racing or training injury at Los Alamitos this year.

Employee Killed In Shootout At Los Angeles Area Pot Shop ID'd

A witness told deputies that two armed suspects entered the business and exchanged gunfire with an employee, the sheriff's department said.

Evacuation Orders, Warnings Lifted As Bike Fire 68% Contained In Santa Clarita

The area has experienced two other wildfires in the last week.

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire In Riverside County

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Firefighters Knock Down Fire At Los Angeles Home, Site Of Previous Burn

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters Rescue Person Injured In Fall In Riverside County

The victim was hoisted to a nearby landing zone to be placed in a ground ambulance and taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said.

Homes Evacuated As Rachel Remnants Hit SoCal Sunday Morning, Destructive Flooding Forecast

Projected high tides of around 8 feet could exceed recent records for Los Angeles County.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Starting Fires At West Covina Wilderness Park

Christopher Joseph Ramirez, 45, was arrested on four felony counts of arson involving both property and forest land, police said.

Man Critically Injured From Approximately 30-Feet Cliff Fall At Point Fermin

A hoist operation was conducted and paramedics rushed the man, in critical condition, to a trauma center.

Person Found Drowned In Playa Del Rey: Police

The victim was found floating face down, according to KTLA.

'Pretty Little Liars' Star Attacked, Robbed At Gunpoint In West Hollywood

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed "the victim was struck in the face with the handgun.

Sex Offender Gets Over 39 Years For Assaulting 8 Victims

Moises Hernandez, 32, was sentenced for assaulting eight victims in a crime spree around Santa Ana.

SoCal Braces For Tropical Storm Rachel, Flash Flooding, Coastal Damage

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding, with the worst conditions arriving late Saturday into Sunday.

Suspicious Bag Found At San Diego Airport Deemed Safe

Police said the bag was removed from the public area of the airport and taken to a non-public area for inspection.

4 CA Cities Named Among Top 10 Nationwide

More than 750,000 readers voted in this year's Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards.

9 New CA Laws That Will Affect Your Wallet

Nine recently signed laws target hidden fees, consumer scams, insurance claims and rising costs.

AI Could Be Deciding The Price Of Your Big Mac — And Some CA Customers Are Paying More

One California location had a Big Mac priced at $5.69, while another two miles away was selling it for $6.89, according to Reuters.

Push For Year-Round DST Intensifies: What CA Lawmakers Say

President Donald Trump is putting renewed pressure on the U.S. Senate to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.

Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise: See What's Circulating In CA

See what's circulating in California, how to tell respiratory illnesses apart and when to seek medical care.

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