Cruise Ship Diverted; More Wet Weather Expected | SoCal In Brief

Los Angeles CA

26 December, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into the Golden State's top stories, Southland residents should know that lingering stormy weather was expected to keep rain and snow falling intermittently throughout the Southland for the remainder of the year, weather officials said. The next storm was expected to roll in Wednesday and Thursday but it remains to be seen how much rain will fall as weather officials monitor the system approaching. Read more about Southern California's wintery week ahead here. Here are some of the stories you missed in and around the Southland over the weekend. Slew Of Positive COVID Tests Forces Cruise Ship Back To CA Mexican authorities would not allow the passengers of a cruise ship to disembark in Puerto Vallarta after several crew members fell ill. San Diego County Sees Increase In COVID Hospitalizations COVID-19 cases surge in San Diego County as health officials wait for a shipment of new oral antiviral medications to treat the virus. OC Deputies Investigating Bomb Threat At Saddleback Hospital Orange County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a bomb threat at a hospital in Laguna Hills. Los Angeles County's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surpass 900 The latest figures come amid a surge in cases that has top health officials warning that infections could reach near record levels. Holiday Flights Canceled At LAX, Other Airports Due To COVID-19 More flights canceled at Southland airports and around the world Sunday were spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. Officials Say Pipeline Is Source Of Oil Sheen Off OC Coast A pipeline operated by a California-based firm has been identified as the source of an oil sheen spotted off Bolsa Chica State Beach. Police Seek Help Identifying Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle In Hemet Police in Hemet asked the public for help Saturday in identifying a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle on Christmas Eve. No Injuries In Mobile Home Fire That Displaced Six Residents A fire broke out Sunday in a child's bedroom in a mobile home, displacing six residents. San Diego Gulls Game Postponed Due To COVID-19 Issues The San Diego Gulls game scheduled for Monday at Pechanga Arena has been postponed due to league COVID-19 protocols.