Coachella Bomb Threat; Mom Accused Of Drowning Daughter; Stabbing Rampage: 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 cooler weather and a chance of showers this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Little change in temperatures today followed by more significant cooling Tuesday through Friday. By Friday, high temperatures will be 10-20 degrees below normal," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Monday.

"The marine layer will deepen through the week, filling in across the coastal basin by Wednesday. Patchy drizzle is possible west of the mountains each morning Tuesday through Thursday, followed by a 15-40 percent chance of precipitation Thursday night through early Saturday. Warmer and drier early next week."

In other news, a man was arrested after threatening to bomb Coachella Music & Arts Festival; a mother was accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter in a bathtub; a suspect was in custody after five people were stabbed; and police were searching for the owner of a pit bull that fatally attacked a toy poodle dog.

Also, a concerning number of gray whales that migrate along the coast of California are dying. At least 80 whales have died since the start of the year in Mexico, and three whales recently died in San Francisco Bay. Another dead whale washed ashore over the weekend in Southern California.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

5 Stabbing Victims Hospitalized In Los Angeles, Suspect In Custody

Five victims were taken to a hospital, including three in critical condition and two in fair condition, officials said.

Dead Gray Whale Washes Up In Huntington Beach

The female whale washed up near the Huntington Beach Pier, according to multiple media reports.

Firefighters Knock Down Brush Fire Possibly Ignited By Fireworks

The fire may have been ignited by four boys of high school age lighting fireworks, authorities said.

Large Commercial Structure On Fire In Irvine Knocked Down

Fire Capt. Thanh Nguyen said all personnel from inside the building were evacuated due to the severity of the flames.

Man Arrested After Threatening To Bomb Coachella Festival: Police

Cathedral City police responded to reports of a suspicious man at the Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, officials said.

Man Arrested For Fatally Stabbing Another Man In San Diego's East County: Police

Manuel Junior Aparicio was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder and was held without bail.

Mother Accused Of Drowning Daughter In Bathtub: Police

The girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Searching For Owner Of Pit Bull That Killed Toy Poodle

The owner of the poodle also sustained a bite wound while trying to intervene.

Probe Continues Into Fatal Shooting Near Long Beach Grand Prix

The man was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Search Continues For Inmate Who Walked Away From Reentry Program

Dijon Barber was sentenced for first-degree robbery, theft/embezzlement from elder/dependent adult and grand theft of a person.

Speeding Tesla Driver, Passenger Killed In Orange County Crash

The adult female passenger in the Tesla was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics rushed the driver to a hospital, where he later died.

Suspect Leads Deputies On Pursuit Through North San Diego County

Authorities chased the suspect through several cities, including Oceanside, Vista, Bonsall, Pala and briefly on Interstate 5 in Carlsbad.

Teen Killed, 2 Others Injured In Temecula Crash

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enjoy Easter At These Michelin Guide SoCal Restaurants

These restaurants around LA that were added to the newest Michelin Guide are open Easter Sunday.

Something Alarming Is Happening To Gray Whales Off California's Coast

"There are warning signs there that we’ve seen before," one expert said.

Winter's Weak La Niña Is Over: What That Means For CA

After just a few short months of La Niña conditions, forecasters have declared the weather phenomenon is over.

This Is How Much It Costs To Raise A Child In California: Study

The cost of raising a child in the Golden State has surged, according to a new study by LendingTree.