Historic Places Destroyed + Nightclub Shooting + Santa Ana Winds Return: SoCal In Brief

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents should expect lingering critical fire weather conditions as another round of Santa Ana winds is forecast through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

A red flag warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Wednesday for the Inland Empire, inland Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego mountains, and San Diego valleys. A red flag warning is also in effect from 4 a.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

"Moderate to strong offshore flow will remain in place through Wednesday and keep a dry air mass across the region," NWS Los Angeles forecasters wrote Monday. "An extended period of critical fire weather conditions will affect the Southland through midweek due to the combination of gusty winds and very low humidities."

More than two dozen people have now perished in the Palisades and Eaton Fires, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced Sunday night. The grim total includes 16 lives lost to the Eaton Fire and eight killed in the Palisdaes Fire.

The deadly wildfires have destroyed at least 35 historic places, according to the latest count Sunday by the Los Angeles Conservancy.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Monday will join with local and federal law enforcement officials to announce charges against "a group of people" in a residential looting in Pacific Palisades, as well as arson charges against a man in the city of Azusa.

In other news, one man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at a Hollywood nightclub.

Plus, a later-than-normal winter surge in COVID-19 cases is catching some California residents by surprise as infections nationwide reached the highest levels in three years just as Americans were gathering with their families for the holidays.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

LA Fires: 24 Dead, 62 Miles Burned, Major Threat Looms

Firefighters are battling to protect hard-fought containment lines as another powerful Santa Ana windstorm moves in.

1 Man Dead, 1 Victim Wounded In Shooting At Hollywood Nightclub

An argument at closing time for a Hollywood nightclub led to a shooting that killed one man and sent another person to a hospital.

2 Arrested In RivCo For Alleged Home Invasion

The suspects were arrested on suspicion of a home invasion robbery and assault with a deadly weapon among other offenses in Lake Matthews.

Authorities Seek Help Identifying Los Angeles Hit-And-Run Fatality

The driver of the involved light-colored sedan fled the scene, police said.

Basketball Coach Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Girl

The suspect was identified as the head coach of the Santa Ana High School girls' junior varsity basketball team.

Dozens Of Historic Places Destroyed In Eaton, Palisades Fires

The deadly wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have destroyed at least 35 historic places, according to the latest count.

Eaton Fire: 16 Dead As Containment Grows And Winds Pick Up

More people remain missing in the fire that has consumed 14,117 acres and was 27 percent contained Sunday.

Fire Damages Los Angeles-Area Strip Mall

The strip mall contained 12 units. Firefighters contained the fire to two units, which were two restaurants.

Firefighters Contain Fire Inside Strip Mall In RivCo

Fire crews extinguished several hot spots and heavy smoke throughout the commercial structure.

Firefighters Knock Down RV Fire In San Diego County

A total of 33 personnel were assigned to the fire, including three engines, one medic and one water tender, officials said.

Granada Hills Archer Fire: Forward Progress Stopped, Evacuation Lifted

Firefighters are on the scene of the 31-acre brush fire burning near O'Melveny Park.

Hochman To Announce Charges In Pacific Palisades Looting, Azusa Arson

The charges to be announced come three days after an overnight curfew took effect.

Kenneth Fire In West Hills Is Now Fully Contained

Firefighters worked overnight to put out remaining hot spots of the Kenneth Fire and to prevent flare ups before gusty winds return.

Man Fatally Shot In Oceanside

The 34-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Motion Seeks Rulings In 6 Issues In Suit Vs. SCE Over Woolsey Fire

The utility is fighting back by contending that state and federal law block the agency from being granted such a motion.

Palisades Fire: 8 Dead, 23,700 Acres Burn; Looter Disguised As Fireman

At least eight people have been killed in the Palisades Fire, and four more remain missing. Gov. Newsom signed a fast-track recovery order.

Palisades Fire: 23,700 Acres Burn; Another Threat Looms

At least five people have been killed in the Palisades Fire, and four more remain missing. Gov. Newsom signed a fast-track recovery order.

SoCal Edison Investigated For Downed Conductor Near Hurst Fire

In a report released on Friday, SCE said their preliminary investigation found a downed conductor near an electrical tower in the area.

Stabbing Suspect Fatally Shot Near USC ID'd

Authorities identified the stabbing suspect who was fatally shot by police near USC as a resident of a nearby treatment facility.

Victim In RivCo 3-Vehicle Collision Identified

A 26-year-old woman was killed in a multi-vehicle traffic collision in Palm Desert, authorities said.

Woman Fatally Injured In RivCo Collision Identified

The woman died in a collision with a suspected DUI driver in Perris.

3 CA Families Among The Richest In U.S.: Forbes

According to new rankings from Forbes, three California families are among the nation's wealthiest by net worth.

10 Kohl's Stores Closing In California

Kohl's plans to close 27 underperforming stores by April, including 10 stores in the Golden State.

Best And Worst Places For Job Hunting In CA: Report

With the new year bringing the chance for new beginnings, WalletHub recently released its report on the Best Cities for Jobs in 2025.

CA Among 20 Most Conspiracy-Obsessed States In America: Report

The report looked at the number of conspiracy theory searches per 100,000. See which ones Californians are looking at the most.

These CA Counties Show 'Silent Surge' Of COVID-19

Health experts call the uptick in cases a "silent" surge because it comes after a long lull in COVID-19 transmission.