50 Dogs In Van | Underwater Rescue | Church Shooting | SoCal In Brief

Los Angeles CA

16 May, 2022

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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 California's top stories, Southland residents can expect a week of mild spring weather with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, in the low 70s in San Diego and the upper 80s in much of Riverside County. Though mild weather is forecast, brush fires erupted all across Southern California over the weekend, and more of the same can be expected. The region is heading into a hotter-than-average summer while already suffering historic drought conditions. Fire season is already here, and now is a good time to make sure your home has a defensible space around it and that your family has an evacuation plan. The top story in Southern California is the shooting of six people at a Laguna Woods church Sunday. On Monday we expect to know more about the shooter, his motive, the heroism of the church's pastor and bystanders who risked their lives to stop the shooter, and the six victims, including five who are fighting for their lives. We'll have details on how to help the victims as well. And for folks looking for a distraction from heavy-hearted stories, there is a cute story out of Northern California about a teenager whose rockstar dreams came true when he was called to fill in for Pearl Jam's drummer at an arena concert. From the tale of 50 dogs rescued from a minivan to the good Samaritan who pulled two people from a BMW that flipped and landed in a pool— here are some of the stories you may have missed. Churchgoers Hogtie Gunman Who Killed 1 And Wounded 5 In Laguna Woods A gunman opened fire at a Geneva Presbyterian Church lunch, killing one and injuring five before bystanders disarmed and hogtied him Sunday. Bystander Rescues 2 From Car That Landed Upside Down In Pool: Report A neighbor helped rescue the two people from a pool in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego. Thousands March For Reproductive Rights Across SoCal Tens of thousands of activists and state leaders gathered to march against abortion restrictions at rallies across the Southland. 50 Dogs Rescued from Hoarder's Minivan Up for Adoption In RivCo. The dogs, mostly terrier mixes, arrived at the shelter overheated and exposed to illness, but they're recovered and ready for loving homes. Voracious Jumping Worms That Leap A Foot Found In California Gardeners beware: an invasive, thrashing worm that's every bit as destructive to the soil as the earthworm is helpful, is here. Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Pacific Coast Highway Commuters were advised to avoid PCH at Leo Carillo State Beach due to a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle Saturday evening. Pursuit Suspect Arrested in Palm Desert After Crash, Brief Manhunt An alleged parole violator believed to be armed and dangerous crashed while fleeing police and tried to hide in a Palm Desert neighborhood. Errant Emergency Alert Causes Alarm, Confusion Across Southland An evacuation drill intended for one Glendale neighborhood resulted in an emergency alert sent across the Southland due to a software glitch. Cause Of Perris Brush Fire Under Investigation A small brush fire broke out Friday evening, but the Riverside County Fire Department was able to contain the blaze to less than an acre. Barricaded Woman Throws Hot Oil At Officers: San Diego PD A 58-year-old woman suspected of chucking glass bottles from her balcony held police at bay from her North Park home for nine hours. Fireworks To Blame For 2 Brush Fires Along 118 Freeway Witnesses told the California Highway Patrol that one or more persons were seen discharging fireworks from a black van Friday night. Brush Fire Near Banning Grows to 75 Acres, Second Fire Starts Riverside County Fire firefighters battled a pair of wind-driven brush fires that broke out south of Banning Sunday afternoon. Woman Dies When Vehicle Crashes into Signal Pole in Carlsbad Authorities are investigating the crash at the intersection of El Camino Real and Camino Vida Roble to determine what caused it. Man Shot to Death Outside Grand Central Market in Downtown LA Police continued searching for the Grand Central Market gunmen who killed one and sent panicked shoppers scurrying for safety. Brush Fire In Chatsworth Burns Seven Acres, 75% Contained Fueled by high winds, a brush fire threatened communities in Chatsworth and Porter Ranch Sunday. Brush Fire Burning An Estimated Four Acres In Lake View Terrace The fire broke out in Pacoima Canyon, and firefighters had it contained at 4 acres within an hour Saturday evening. Crews Battle Cariso Fire West Of Lake Elsinore The brush fire on North Main Divide burned at least 3-4 acres before incident command was transitioned to the U.S. Forest Service. 2nd Horse Dies In 2 Days At Santa Anita Park A 4-year-old colt named Barraza marked the track's eighth racehorse death this year. Coastal Fire 60% Contained After Destroying 20 Homes, Damaging 11 Evacuation orders for the 200-acre wildfire were down from 900 to 71 homes, officials with the Orange County Fire Authority said. Coronado Bridge Reopens Following 35th Annual Bay Bridge Run-Walk The Coronado Bridge had limited access to vehicle traffic starting at 4 a.m. Sunday. San Fernando Trash Fire Extends To Church, Threatens Apartments A one-story church building was burning and a two-story apartment building was evacuated, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Landmark Pico Closure A Loss For LA's Arthouse Scene Arthouse movie lovers reacted to news of the imminent closing of The Landmark Theatre's Pico location.