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We are still expecting to see locally breezy conditions around the Sandy Fire region on Tuesday.
Warmer air will arrive inland midweek with a weak offshore wind pattern.
There is a stronger push for onshore winds expected on the coast midweek.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Police: Two suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves
Authorities say two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego, killing three men before killing themselves. T
he slayings Monday are being investigated as a hate crime.
That’s according to Police Chief Scott Wahl. The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website. Wahl says a security guard was among the victims and that the two suspects were found dead in a vehicle stopped in the middle of a road nearby.
He says the case began about two hours before the attack, when the mother of one of the suspects called police to report that her son was missing.
2. Crews battle Sandy Fire in Simi Valley; evacuation orders issued
Mandatory evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for parts of Simi Valley as crews battle a brush fire near Sandy Drive.
The fire was reported just after 10 a.m. in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura County about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
The Sandy Fire is estimated to be at 720 acres with 0% containment, according to Cal Fire. An evacuation point has been set up at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. An animal shelter has also opened at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
According to officials, structures are currently threatened. Two homes were seen engulfed in flames late Monday afternoon.
Fire crews battle the Sandy Fire Monday, May 18, 2026, in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
3. Probe finds no fault in evacuation decisions in Eaton Fire
An independent investigation did not identify misconduct or delay in evacuation decision-making by the Los Angeles County Fire Department in response to the Eaton Fire related to areas west of Lake Avenue, officials announced Monday.
Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said he initiated the independent investigation because the Altadena community deserves transparency. The Eaton Fire erupted on Jan. 7, 2025, destroying more than 9,400 structures, leaving thousands displaced and killing 18 people — many of whom were residents in West Altadena.
“While the report provides an honest account of our operations, we recognize that no investigation can truly capture the horror and tragedy residents endured,” Marrone said in a statement. “My focus is to ensure that the lessons learned from the Eaton and Palisades fires are turned into lasting changes that will better protect our residents and neighborhoods into the future.”
The investigation was conducted by Citygate Associates, which examined evacuation decisions, incident communications and fire behavior during the critical overnight hours between 9 p.m. on Jan. 7 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2025.
Around the Nation
1. Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
2. Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
3. Greenland’s prime minister tells Trump’s envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
In Case You Missed It
(California Stories)
For decades, Sheryl Lee Ralph has defied the odds in Hollywood.
From starring as the original Deena Jones in “Dreamgirls” to earning a long-overdue Emmy for “Abbott Elementary,” Ralph’s rise has been fueled by resilience, faith and an unwavering belief in herself.
In a new episode of “California Stories” with Giselle Fernandez, Ralph reflects on finally reaching a place of gratitude after years of struggle and perseverance.
I am so grateful and so thankful,” she said. “I am living my dream.”
Click the link above for the full episode.