Earthquake Swarm; CA Assault Gun Ban Overturned | SoCal In Brief

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06 June, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that a federal judge overturned California's 32-year ban on assault weapons. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez drew vitriol from gun control advocates and Gov. Gavin Newsom after the judge compared an AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife. "...the fact that this judge compared the AR-15 — a weapon of war that's used on the battlefield — to a Swiss Army Knife completely undermines the credibility of this decision and is a slap in the face to the families who've lost loved ones to this weapon," Newsom said. The governor further called the move a "direct threat to public safety." Read more about that here. Also, an earthquake swarm intermittently rattled the area near the Salton Sea and the Mexican border over the weekend. As of midday Sunday, some 603 tremblors were reported, U.S. Geological Survey Geophysicist Randy Baldwin told CNN. The largest of the small quakes struck with a magnitude of 5.3 on Saturday. "Quakes in the Imperial Valley often come in swarms. Which continue until they stop," tweeted seismologist Lucy Jones. Read more about the swarm here. From stolen red-tailed hawks recovered in Riverside County to a Los Angeles flight that was diverted due to an unruly passenger — here are the top stories in and around the Southland that you might have missed this weekend. Rail Service Interrupted at Union Station by Suspicious PackageRail service at Union Station was interrupted by a "suspicious package" on the LA Metro Red Line tracks.Flight From L.A. Diverted Following Attempt To Breach Cockpit"Stop this plane": A flight from L.A. to Nashville was diverted to Albuquerque Friday after a passenger attempted to breach the cockpit.3 Arrested In RivCo, Stolen Property, Red-Tailed Hawks RecoveredStolen hawks were kept in substandard conditions and were being fed an unhealthy diet of hot dogs and lunch meat, authorities said.'He Gave Us Such Joy': SoCal Mother Eulogizes Slain SonAt an open-casket memorial service, a Southern California mother mourned her son who was killed in a road rage shooting last month.Eyewear Store Manager Alleges Discrimination ComplaintsA Black former manager for an eyewear company is suing the firm and her ex-boss, alleging she was discriminated against on the job.Cooling, Marine Layer Forecast For San Diego CountyHigh temperatures in coastal areas Saturday were expected to be 67-72 degrees with overnight lows of 54-60.Police Search For Drug Suspect Who Escaped Custody In SDThe San Diego Sheriff's Department warned the public to keep an eye out for a suspect who escaped custody in San Diego. Oldest Male Chimpanzee In U.S. 'Cobby' Dies At 63 In CA The oldest male chimpanzee in any North American zoo died on Saturday at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. He was loved by generations.Man Crashes Bird Scooter, Suffers Life-Threatening Head InjuriesA 28-year-old man who was riding a scooter suffered life-threatening injuries when he fell on his head.SD Driver Killed In Crash As Racing Vehicle Runs Red LightA woman was killed after a street racing suspect crossed onto the wrong side of the road, ran a red light and struck her vehicle. CA's K-12 Funding Formula Could Change, But Disagreement Over How Newsom wants to change the formula that determines more than 70 percent percent of California school districts' spending. 600+ Earthquakes Rattle Salton Sea In CA Over The Weekend: Report A swarm of small, intermittent quakes kept shaking the area near the Salton Sea on Saturday and Sunday.Possible Sewage Contamination Closes Tijuana Slough ShorelineThe ocean shoreline at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Border Field State Park closed Saturday due to contaminated sewage water.San Diego Safari Park Condor Chicks Given High-Flying NamesThree California condor chicks hatched at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in March were given names by members of the Kumeyaay bands of SD.Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Freeway In Sun ValleyA vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian Sunday on the Golden State (5) Freeway in Sun Valley and then fled the location.Dodger, LAFC Tickets Up For Grabs As County Pushes COVID VaccinesWhile CA began handing out $50,000 checks as part of a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, L.A. County was dangling a carrot of its own.L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez's Home VandalizedTwo people were caught on video vandalizing City Council President Nury Martinez's vehicle and driveway in Sun Valley. CA Toddler Dies After She Was Left In Hot Car, Mother Arrested A CA woman was arrested after police say she left her 3-year-old in a vehicle for hours while tending to a marijuana grow.OC's Coronavirus Numbers Continue Encouraging TrendsOC has consistently reported lowered numbers of coronavirus cases as vaccinations rise, a welcoming sign as the state prepares to reopen. Federal Judge Overturns CA's Ban On Assault Weapons Newsom slammed a U.S. Judge's decision to overturn CA's three-decade ban on assault weapons, calling it "a direct threat to public safety." Coronavirus Data as of Sunday 3,689,994 cases have been confirmed to date. 1,101 newly recorded confirmed cases Saturday.0.8% is the 7-day positivity rate. 66,582,653 tests have been conducted in California. 62,470 COVID-19 deaths have been reported since the start of the pandemic. Note: Sunday's case count includes 186 deaths from San Mateo county from prior months that were not previously reported.38,429,927 vaccine doses have been given statewide.