Huge Bear Is Unwelcome House Guest | Children Slain | DUI Fatalities | Major Freeway Closures: SoCal In Brief

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

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents can catch up on the latest updates about a mass shooting that killed four — including three children — at a birthday party in Stockton on Saturday.

Police now believe there were multiple shooters in the incident, which started indoors and moved outside. Guns were also found on the roof of the banquet hall, where more than one hundred people had gathered. Most of those who died were children. One survivor is in critical condition. Read the full story here.

In other news, two people were killed and four people were injured in an crash believed to be caused by drinking and driving. Read the rest of that story here.

Meanwhile, in lighter news, a 500-pound bear has made itself at home in the suburbs, and gave a local man the scare of his life. Read about the fluffy squatter here.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $740 Million In CA

The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball number is 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association.

Birthday Party Mass Shooting That Killed 4 Had Multiple Gunmen, Sheriff Says

Three children and one adult were killed in the attack, the sheriff said.

2 Killed, 4 Injured In IE DUI Crash: Police

Three children were among the injured, according to police, who said a woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

500-Pound Bear Moves Into SoCal Man's Crawlspace: Reports

The situation escalated on Friday when the bear greeted him with a growl and a hiss, KTLA reported.

One Injured After Two-Motorcycle Crash Near Temescal Valley

One person was taken to a hospital by ground ambulance after suffering moderate injuries.

Months-Long Roadwork To Begin This Week In Palm Desert

A major improvement project beginning Dec. 1 will shut down eastbound lanes through May 2026 as crews work on a slew of upgrades.

8 Injured In 2-Vehicle RivCo Collision

The crash sent eight people to a local hospital, authorities said.

Man Shot By LAPD After Allegedly Stabbing Himself Is Identified

The man was taken into custody and rushed to a local hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds and stab wounds.

Barricaded Suspect At West LA Veterans Building Eludes Authorities

A suspect that escaped a police was still on the loose over the weekend.

Jurupa Valley's Flabob Airport To Host Free Winter Event, Dec. 13

Guests will enjoy free kids activities, aircraft displays and a car show.

World AIDS Day Marked With Numerous Events In San Diego County

Last week, the U.S. State Department directed employees and grant recipients not to use federal dollars to observe World AIDS Day.

OC Choir Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexual Contact With Student

The teacher has been sentenced to one month in jail after pleading guilty.

Pedestrian Killed In SD County Hit-and-Run

A man believed to be about 60 years old was found in the roadway on Saturday night.

Arrest Made In Fatal Hit And Run Of Escondido Boy

A 44-year-old was booked into the Vista Detention Facility Saturday on suspicion of felony hit and run causing death.

Fire Crews Battle Waste Truck Fire In Jurupa Valley

The truck caught fire around 8:55 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Wineville Avenue and Park Center Drive.

Two Hikers Rescued From Banning Trail, One Injured

The hikers were located 200 feet along the trailhead of the Lake Fulmor Day-Use area.

Firefighters Douse Electrical Room Fire In Indio Building

The electrical room was found ablaze inside a large structure.

Pursuit Of SoCal Carjacking Suspects Ends Near Where It Began

Police chased the suspects down the 605 to the 105 and off into East Los Angeles before the pursuit looped back around.

Series Of Lane Reductions Set For The 405 Through The Sepulveda Pass

The first set of closures this Monday will continue through Friday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Man, 83, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Car In SD County

The victim sustained a pelvic fracture and a brain bleed and was rushed to a hospital.

One Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On 14 Freeway In Lancaster

Five injured victims were all hospitalized, the CHP said.

Motorcycle Sparks LA County Fire

A half-acre brush fire sparked by a motorcycle crash in Chatsworth burned Sunday as the rider was taken to a local hospital for treatment.