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:
2 Wounded In Shooting At Santa Monica Pier
Officers secured the shooting scene for their investigation.
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 Makes Surprise TV Appearance
Personnel with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife was reportedly at the scene to try to capture the bear.
Death Investigation Underway In Hermosa Beach After 7-Hour Barricade
Approximately seven hours after the initial dispatch, the individual was safely taken into custody.
Firefighters Battle Residential Fire In Riverside County
No injuries were reported.
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.
Man Killed In Lake Los Angeles Shooting
A man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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
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.
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.
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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