Halloween Candy Warnings; Pelosi Attack | SoCal In Brief

LOS ANGELES, CA — As the "Halloweekend" wraps up, we've rounded up all of the Southland stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know that state and local officials are urging parents to be vigilant this Halloween to ensure that contaminated treats or narcotics mixed in with candy don't make it into the hands of young trick-or-treaters.

Warnings came from state and local authorities after someone attempted to smuggle some 12,000 fentanyl pills disguised in bags and boxes of candy at Los Angeles International Airport on Oct. 19, according to multiple reports.

"With Halloween approaching, parents need to make sure they are checking their kids candy and not allowing them to eat anything until it has been inspected by them," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department advised. "If you find anything in candy boxes that you believe might be narcotics, do not touch it and immediately notify your local law enforcement agency."

What's more fentanyl pills are often pressed into the colors of the rainbow, giving them a candy-like appearance.

Read more about that here.

From newly released details about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband to four people who were stabbed at a Halloween party in San Diego — here are some of the stories you missed this "Halloweekend."

CA Parents Warned To Check For Drugs Disguised As Halloween Candy

Officials are urging parents to be take extra precautions this Halloween to ensure contaminants or narcotics aren't mixed in with candy.

Accused Pelosi Attacker Carried Zip Ties: Reports

"The attack is a somber reminder of the threats elected officials and families face...” U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said.

Four Stabbed At Halloween Party In San Diego

Several people in their 20s were stabbed at a Halloween party in the Stockton neighborhood of San Diego, police said.

Amazon To Hire Thousands Of Seasonal Workers Across California

The e-commerce giant is hiring for thousands of positions across dozens of communities in California ahead of the bustling holiday season.

Record Surge In Pediatric Respiratory Hospitalizations Reported In OC

Orange County officials are urging residents to follow preventative measures amid spiking numbers of pediatric hospitalizations for RSV.

Stolen SD Dog Reunited With Owner After Alleged Thief Is Arrested

The accused thief was tracked down by detectives and arrested on suspicion of grand theft and other charges, police said.

Man Accused Of Attacking Pelosi Was A Conspiracy Theorist: Reports

A personal blog that the accused attacker maintained included antisemitic and QAnon posts, according to media reports.

Suspect Sought In Shooting In Front of 7-Eleven

Authorities sought the public's help Sunday in identifying a suspect who allegedly shot a man in the upper thigh.

Woman Shot While Sitting In Car In Barrio Logan

Authorities said a woman wearing a gray hoodie got out of a vehicle and fired several shots at the victim.

Orange County Sees Increase In COVID Hospitalizations

Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, 17 were being treated in intensive care, down from 18 the previous day.

Lakers To Retire George Mikan's Number

Mikan will be the 11th Laker to have his jersey retired and the first to have not played in Los Angeles.

Paraglider Hospitalized After Falling To Ground In San Jacinto

The paraglider was found 250 feet up a hillside and taken to a hospital.

Driver Dies After Vehicle Hits Parked Car In La Mesa

A 20-year-old La Mesa man died Sunday after his vehicle struck a parked car and careened into a telephone pole, police said.

Evacuations Lifted In San Jacinto From Strong Pool Chemical Smell

Firefighters and hazardous materials experts evaluated the leak of pool chemicals overnight.

Bicyclist Rushed To Trauma Center From Crash With RV In Malibu

A bicyclist was rushed to a trauma center from a crash with an RV in Malibu Sunday, authorities said.

Man, 66, Dies On Santee Dirt Trail

A 66-year-old man died on a dirt trail Sunday near a transient encampment, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Stealing $1,000 In Hay In RivCo

A rash of thefts have occurred over the last two months at wineries, farms, dairies and equestrian centers in southwest Riverside County.

Firefighters Contain Structure Fire In Lake Elsinore

The fire was reported at around 10:40 a.m. Saturday.

1 Trapped In Vehicle In Pinyon-Area Crash

Firefighters worked with hydraulic tools to free a seriously injured patient who was then airlifted to a hospital, fire officials said.

One Killed, Two Injured In Palm Springs Shooting

Three people were shot in Palm Springs early Sunday, one of them fatally.

Brother, Estate Sue LACo Over Female Inmate's Death

According to the suit, she was assigned to the same cell as another inmate who deputies should have known was a potential danger to others.

Motorist Who Was Fatally Shot During Confrontation In San Diego ID'd

The fatal gunfire erupted after the two men pulled over and approached each other for unknown reasons, authorities said.

Another Racehorse Dies From Training Injury at Los Alamitos

"Magic" is the ninth horse to die from a racing or training injury at the Cypress track in 2022.