Bicyclists Set Off Explosion | Hikers Shot By Cartel: SoCal In-Brief

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As we head into the new week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

SoCal got some much welcome rain after a bone-dry winter that led to the devastating wildfires. Much of Greater LA got around an inch of rain Saturday and Sunday, alongside chilly temperatures in the 40s and 50s. However, firefighters feared the rain would lead to mudslides and flooding in burn scar areas, and a Flood Watch is in effect until Monday in affected areas like Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena. As of Sunday, firefighters continued to make progress containing the Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes fires.

In San Diego County, near the Mexican border, the Border 2 Fire has burned over 6600 acres, leading to evacuations over the weekend. Firefighters reached 40% containment by Sunday, and lifted evacuation orders, but several roads remain closed.

Here are some other stories you may have missed:

Video Reveals New Details About Eaton Fire's Possible Origins: NYT

The video raises questions for Southern California Edison.

'Parade Of Planets' Still Visible In CA Night Sky Through January 2025

If you've looked up at the night sky in January, chances are you've seen some of the brightest views of our solar system in over a year.

Eaton Fire: Pasadena Schools Enter Reopening Phase 2
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announced that Phase 2 of its school reopening will commence Monday.

Ocean Water Quality Beach Advisory Issued In LA County
People are advised to avoid all water contact for a few days.

Riverside County Brush Fire Fully Contained
Firefighters fully contained a brush fire that broke out in the Santa Ana River bottom, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

Smuggling Boat Overturns Off San Diego Coast

A group of people were found near an overturned boat that had trapped possibly two people inside and injured one person offshore.

Girl, 6, Killed and Five Injured At Two-Vehicle Crash in Palmdale
A 6-year-old girl was killed and five other people suffered minor-to-serious injuries at a two-vehicle crash in Palmdale.

Horse Dies After Racing Injury at Santa Anita
Santa Anita Park suffered its first racehorse fatality of the year this weekend.

Bicyclists Set Off Explosion In Downtown LA
A group of bicyclists set off an explosion in a trash can, prompting a road closure and a traffic tie-up in downtown Los Angeles.

Relative Arrested In Connection With San Juan Capistrano Death
A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a woman in San Juan Capistrano.

Hikers Shot, Robbed By Suspected Cartel Members Near Border: Officials

Emergency personnel were dispatched to rescue and evacuate the hikers and neutralize any threats.