The victims were found inside a unit in the 4000 block of 139th Street at roughly 3:20 p.m., according to the LA County Sheriff's Department. Investigators said they suffered blunt-force trauma.

Deputies said the mother, who is in her 50s, and her juvenile son were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The mother was "pronounced death imminent by an emergency room doctor," according to the LA County Sheriff's Department. 

Deputies could not immediately provide a suspect description. 

Investigators asked anyone with information to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or through their website, lacrimestoppers.org.

In the filing, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto accused Wagmor Pets, Wylder's Holistic Pet Center, Melissa Bacelar and Doho House of buying dogs from puppy mills, then reselling them as "rescued" animals to unsuspecting customers. 

"Puppy laundering" schemes typically involve fraudulent nonprofit organizations that let operators profit from people who believe they are saving animals in need and pay fees that can reach thousands of dollars, according to the City Attorney's Office.   

"Families who open their homes to rescue animals deserve honesty, not deception," Feldstein said. "We allege that the defendants exploited the compassion of many Angelenos for financial gain, while putting the welfare of vulnerable animals at risk."  

The City Attorney's Office claimed Wagmor Pets and Melissa Bacelar used several companies, including an apparent nonprofit, to buy and resell hundreds, possibly thousands, of dogs from breeders. Feldstein said they violated numerous laws by doing so and alleged that "numerous dogs sold by the defendants died after being adopted."

"Los Angeles and California have some of the strongest animal welfare laws in the country, and my office is committed to enforcing them," Feldstein said. "We will not tolerate those who circumvent our laws and profit at the expense of consumers and animals they believe they are saving."

Bacelar denied the allegations, saying the lawsuit recycled claims from a previously dismissed class-action filing.

"So before you believe what you read, read the record," Bacelar said. "Here's what happened the last time these accusations went to court: The lead plaintiff asked to be dismissed from her own case. A judge found that information was improperly taken from my private accounts and used against me, and disqualified the law firm behind the class action. The case was dismissed."

The City Attorney's Office urged anyone who bought a dog from Wagmor Pets or has information on the case to email att.wagmorpets@lacity.org.

The suspects were booked for arson and conspiracy: 

• John Wright, 47
• Cristian Leija, 43
• Jesus Figueroa, 54
• Antoinette Ruiz, 35

The LA County Sheriff's Department said the group started a fire in the 24000 block of Main Street in Santa Clarita, known as Old Town Newhall, early on Aug. 24. 

The blaze destroyed seven buildings, all local businesses. 

"I am extremely proud of the dedication, professionalism, and relentless efforts of our Arson and Explosives Detail investigators," Capt. Robbie Royster said. "Since the day of the fire, they have worked tirelessly to uncover the facts and pursue every investigative lead. Today's developments are a testament to their hard work and commitment to holding those responsible accountable."  

A day after the fire, the Santa Clarita City Council pledged to quickly rebuild Old Town Newhall. 

"We're Santa Clarita. We're not going to take five years to rebuild," Councilman Bill Miranda said in August. 

Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact LASD's Arson/Explosives Unit at (323) 881-7500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or through their website, lacrimestoppers.org.

LA's move comes after Santa Monica and Culver City established their own zones. 

"I think it makes sense," DTLA resident James Davis said. "There's people that already drink and hang out with their friends at the bars that's already here so I don't see why not."

Downtown has faced challenges in recent years, with business closures and fewer people coming to the area.

"Anything right now to help downtown thrive is really all we are about," Spring Street Bar co-owner Brandon Richard said. "Downtown has been struggling to get people down here. Even when the World Cup was here, it was bringing people down; it made a big difference to bring some new faces down here."

The Downtown Neighborhood Council backs the idea and wants the zones to operate on set days of the week, starting in areas like Spring Street and Broadway where bars are already established. 

"This is going to bring more eyes on the street and make things safer, and I think that is a really important thing we need downtown," said Jens Midthun, a member of the DTLA Neighborhood Council. "Between public safety enforcement, lights to eyes on the street, I think that is going to make downtown a pedestrian-friendly, good-vibes neighborhood."

City leaders gave planners and state regulators 60 days to study the idea and report back on how these zones could work.

"In the last several years, there has been a proliferation of karaoke rooms permitted and opened in the City of Los Angeles, particularly in the densely populated neighborhood of Koreatown," Councilmember Heather Hutt wrote in her motion. 

If passed, the moratorium will last 45 days initially, but it could be extended for an additional year. Hutt's Office said in a statement that they've received 500 Alcoholic Beverage Control applications for the 6.2 square miles of Koreatown

"Our motion to pause new karaoke establishments is just that, a pause," Hutt's office wrote in a statement. "As more and more housing is built in Koreatown, we field calls from constituents who deal with late night noise, traffic, and its related issues."

Hutt's Office said it hopes to use the moratorium to educate existing and prospective karaoke room owners about permitting, construction and their responsibilities. 

"The City has had instances where a business owner built out an establishment with building permits prior to receiving all the appropriate conditional use, alcohol, and live entertainment permits that are required," Hutt's Office wrote. "That can be quite expensive for the owner if the City denies the permits, and this is another issue we want to address."

Stewart died at home on Wednesday, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said in a statement. His death followed "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia," Novak said. 

"He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all," Novak said. 

Stewart began his acting career doing stage plays in the United Kingdom, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 1960s.

Stewart's most recognizable role began in 1987, when he started playing Enterprise Captain Jean-Luc Picard on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The show ran for seven seasons and also spawned four "Star Trek" films featuring Stewart as Picard and the rest of the "Next Generation" cast. Stewart later reprised the role for Paramount+ series "Star Trek: Picard," which ran for three seasons.

In a 2023 interview with "CBS Mornings," Stewart said "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry initially turned him away. 

"He was talked into employing me by the other producers," Stewart said.   

Fellow "Star Trek" legend William Shatner posted: "Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work."

George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in the original "Star Trek" series, said on Threads that "Stewart took the starship Enterprise to places it had never gone before, and he inspired a whole next generation of star-gazers who looked longingly ahead to a brighter future for all humanity. Our hearts are heavy, indeed. Rest in the heavens, Captain."

Stewart also played "X-Men" leader Charles Xavier in over half a dozen films in the "X-Men" franchise. He reprised the role for the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," which will be released in December 2026. Marvel Studios said on social media that it was "deeply saddened" by Stewart's passing, calling him a "singular talent" who defined the character "for generations of fans." 

"X-Men" co-star Hugh Jackman said in a social media post "We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days."

Stewart appeared in dozens of other film and television roles, including voice work on Seth MacFarlane's animated shows "Family Guy" and "American Dad." 

"Patrick was one of those icons who we somehow all took for granted would always be with us," MacFarlane wrote on social media Thursday. "... He was that rare actor who could take any bit of dialogue and elevate it, making a good writer sound great, and a great writer sound masterful. He was also as humble as they come ... We have lost a legendary actor today, and for many of us, a good friend. He will be deeply missed by the entire planet."

The bulk of Stewart's work was on the stage: He was a frequent presence on Broadway and in London's West End, where he played characters from Shakespearean villains to Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge. He appeared with "X-Men" co-star Ian McKellen in "Waiting for Godot" in London in 2010, then again in New York City in 2013. He also performed his one-man version of "A Christmas Carol" frequently over the decades. 

Stewart appeared in over 60 Royal Shakespeare Company productions. The company named him an "Honorary Associate Artist" to celebrate his contributions to their work. He has also been awarded three Olivier Awards for his London stage performances and received one Tony nomination for his work on Broadway. 

Stewart was nominated for multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG awards for his on-screen roles. He won a Grammy Award in 1995 for "Best Spoken Word Album for Children." 

In 2001, Queen Elizabeth II appointed Stewart an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. In 2010, Stewart received a knighthood, again from Elizabeth II, for his services to drama. 

In 2023, Stewart published the memoir "Making It So." The book landed him on the New York Times' best-sellers list. He also recorded a companion audiobook. 

Stewart was actively working until 2026. In addition to his role in "Avengers: Doomsday," he recorded an audiobook where he narrated and commented on all 154 of William Shakespeare's sonnets. He also had a voice role in the animated comedy "The Sheep Detectives." 

Stewart was married three times. He wed Sheila Falconer in 1966. The pair had two children — Daniel and Sophia — before divorcing in 1990. From 2000 to 2003, he was married to producer Wendy Neuss. In 2008, he began dating singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell. The two married in 2013 and were wed until his death. Novak said Ozell was at Stewart's side when he died. 

In that 2023 interview with "CBS Mornings," Stewart reflected on what he believed made a successful relationship. 

"I think it's being open and a good listener and to make connection," he said. "You don't have to be exactly the same but it's necessary that you can share – I think very important. So sharing and respecting."

Stewart was also "a fierce advocate for causes he strongly believed in," his spokesperson said. Those causes included social justice, women's rights, domestic abuse advocacy, veterans' rights, the refugee crisis, animal rights and political reform. 

"We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace," Novak said. "His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre. … He will be remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to every role — in his art and life." 

The crew from Bear Valley Electric Service said the nocturnal bird was dangling upside down during the day. 

"I didn't think it was going to be alive when we got there," apprentice lineman Adam Perry said.

But after the owl turned its head and looked at them, the crew realized it was alive and shut off the power to rescue the owl.

"He was allowing my lineman to touch him," foreman Drake Tessendorf said. "He wasn't trying to peck at him or move or anything."

Tessendorf's crew said one of the owl's legs was twisted between two wires. They used a jib on their truck to set him upright and held open the wires that were trapping him. 

"He wanted the help is what it felt like," Tessendorf said. 

Perry said the owl flew to the house below them after the crew freed him. Christy McGiveron and the Big Bear Alpine Zoo helped take care of the nocturnal bird and brought him back to their facility to monitor him. 

"We gave him fluids and some pain meds for about three days," McGiveron said. 

They also gave him X-rays and a place to rest before taking him back to the wild six nights later. 

"That's personally one of my favorite parts of my job," McGiveron said. "Giving them a second chance."

She said they've rescued 80 birds this year, noting that the biggest threats to great horned owls are human-made. 

"Being hit by a car is usually the No. 1 reason we get them, because they're not super fast flyers," McGiveron said.

Bear Valley Electric said it's doing its part covering the connections to protect wildlife, but the guys said they never thought they'd see the wide-eyed wonder in such a precarious perch, and they're just glad they could help him survive.

According to the National Weather Service, high tides will approach 8 feet in the late morning. High tide is expected to start at about 11:16 a.m.

"High tides during the late mornings will generate significant coastal flooding through Friday," a NWS bulletin says. "Tides will be anywhere from 1.4 to 1.6 feet above astronomical predictions."

Due to the tides and risk of coastal flooding, CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert for beach communities through Friday morning.

A NWS Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until Friday afternoon in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It's in effect until Thursday afternoon in Orange and San Diego counties.

"Low-lying property, including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated," the NWS advisory said. "Some shoreline erosion will occur."

Officials in Huntington Beach confirmed that six homes have been yellow-tagged and 114 structures in total have been damaged in recent days. The city said authorities were working "around the clock" to prepare for potential impacts, particularly in Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach.

As a result, the following street closures will be in place in Huntington Beach on Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.:

• Saybrook Lane: Edinger Ave to Humboldt Dr  
• Pacific Coast Highway: Warner Ave to Anderson St

The California Office of Emergency Services recommended residents in affected areas take the following precautions:

• Stay out of the water and away from dangerous surf 
• Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads 
• Avoid flooded areas and never enter water of unknown depth 
• Monitor local advisories and take precautions to protect people and property

So far in 2026, LA has experienced 12 recorded flooding days. The most in the city's 100-year history before that was in 1983, which saw nine flooding days. 

Karen Kavanaugh, a NOAA oceanographer, says the agency's current data online has not yet factored in October 2026 flooding days, so, she says, the 2026 totals are on track to far surpass previous years with high flooding counts. 

Kavanaugh says preliminary NOAA data also shows the most flood days in recorded history at San Diego, La Jolla, and Santa Barbara tide gauges. Santa Monica, Port San Luis and Monterey had readings that landed in their all-time top 10. 

"I think it just really illustrates how significant this event that we're living through is," Kavanaugh said. "This is significant in the water levels, and significant height, and significant in how often it's impacting these areas, and also, that, at least with this event this week, it's happening not because of a tropical cyclone, it's happening really because of the astronomical tides plus this… this Kelvin wave and… and warmer water, and that just kind of impresses upon us, because we're used to seeing catastrophic flooding from a tropical cyclone or a big storm, and that's not the case in particular week."

Kavanaugh calls the high tide flooding the LA metro is facing this week, "sunny day flooding." She says it will be something residents will need to consider moving forward for the rest of the year, as she says more intense coastal flooding is expected in the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

"I think it's becoming increasingly frequent in other places and... it may catch regular citizens off guard who aren't used to this... it's unusual to have to pay attention, when it's, you know, beautiful weather outside, but... you're being advised to maybe move your car from areas that are low-lying and could get damaged by saltwater, get sandbags, and… and keep the sandbags for… for weeks," Kavanaugh said. 

She explains that their are several compounding factors for the intense flooding this year. 

One cause is the King Tides, when the moon is full and is also at its closest point to Earth, which increases the gravitational pull on the ocean. This is what the LA region has seen this past week. 

Second is this year's marine heat wave, which includes weeks of warm water caused by thermal expansion. Kavanaugh says warm water takes up more space than cool water, so sea levels rose slightly.

Third, Kavanaugh says is the Kelvin wave, a slow-moving, El Niño-related wave, which traveled along the equator, then up the Pacific Coast. It reached California in recent weeks and can raise water levels by six to 12 inches for a few weeks.

Fourth, she says, is long-term, global sea level rise of about two inches over the last few decades.

To take a closer look at your community's flooding observations and latest advisories, visit the NOAA website for an interactive map.

Asked what advice she has for residents in coastal areas, Kavanaugh said, "pay attention to what your city government is sharing with you to prepare in advance, and also monitor what the weather service is saying. Follow their coastal flood advisories as we move closer to those events... and although we can identify when there's higher-than-normal high tides, there might be storms that come through that could exacerbate flooding in other parts of the month, so it's just important to kind of stay tuned and have a plan."

Weeks later, police say that Raygine Glentasia Evans, 28, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley after she was located by LAPD Metropolitan Division and South Traffic Division detectives.

"... We were going to not stop 24/7, around the clock, until we got her, and it didn't matter where she went," LAPD Detective Ryan Moreno said at a Thursday news conference.

Last month, on Sept. 22, 2026, police say that Evans was behind the wheel of a blue Nissan Sentra speeding on 60th Street and 10th Avenue when she struck two pedestrians. The crash left 16-year-old Hernan Martinez with fatal injuries, and his 14-year-old sister Vicky with severe injuries that required hospitalization.

During a news conference last week, when LAPD identified Evans as the suspect, they said that she was driving over 80 mph when she ran the intersection's stop sign and hit the teens. 

After the crash, police say Evans and another passenger grabbed some items from the car and ran away on foot. An unknown driver in a red Honda Accord later picked them up. 

Detectives said that Evans was also wanted in connection with a series of robberies throughout LA County, 10 of which occurred within LAPD's jurisdiction, and that she has nine previous tickets for reckless driving and running stop signs.

Maria Hernandez, the victim's mother, thanked the public on Thursday for the tips that helped police find Evans. Eliseo Martinez Hernandez, the victim's brother, said that the family is heartbroken.

 "We can't get my brother back, and that is something we have to learn to live with the rest of our lives," Eliseo said at a news conference.  

Evans is facing felony murder and reckless driving charges, along with other counts. A criminal complaint says she has prior convictions for robbery in 2018 and grand theft in 2021. She is being held in lieu of $3.2 million bail. 

Los Angeles City Council and police department officials were expected to provide further information on Evans' arrest and the investigation during a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday. Family members of the victims were also anticipated to speak.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident occurred at 14540 Hartland Street just before 10 a.m.

Chemicals used during work on a single apartment in an apartment building created fumes that are believed to have ignited a water heater's pilot light, leading to a blast. 

Three people working in the apartment were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. 

Their condition was unclear as of Thursday morning.

Aerial images captured at 11:52 a.m. showed an open window on a first-floor apartment with several items that appeared to have been blown outside in the explosion.

News of the subpoenas, which were sent between Oct. 21 and Oct. 24, came not long after U.S. District Judge David Carter in Los Angeles rejected the Trump administration's bid to require California election officials to separate out mail ballots received from roughly 20,000 people it claims are not U.S. citizens. The judge said allowing such a move would violate "longstanding constitutional principles" giving states the authority to administer their own elections.

Three of the subpoenas seen by CBS News were directed to officials at the office of the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. They ask for documents concerning the county's correspondence with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter in connection with discussions about non-citizen voting.

They also ask for records and communications about the agency's methods for "screening for unlawful voting by aliens," as well as other information related to any evidence that may have been collected about non-citizen voters.

In a statement, Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan pointed to a section of Carter's ruling in which the judge chided the government for threatening to charge local officials who don't comply. The judge wrote that "these threats must stop."

"Judge Carter's admonishment about threats directed at election officials on Tuesday was well placed and appreciated. At every step, the U.S. Department of Justice has taken a confrontational, adversarial approach. Election officials are acting in accordance with state and federal law. Clear court rulings at both the U.S. District Court level and the Court of Appeals have confirmed that. Threats and intimidation have no place in elections," Logan said.

"We will take whatever steps necessary to ensure the safety of our employees and to remain focused on serving the voters of Los Angeles County so they can exercise their voting franchise."

In a statement, a Justice Department spokesperson said the agency does not comment on leaks about grand jury subpoenas. But the spokesperson acknowledged that taking criminal investigative action was the next logical step, based on the ruling by Carter.

"To be clear, the district court judge explained that voting unlawfully results in criminal exposure. Consistent with this, California also wrote in its filing that the remedy for unlawful voting is through criminal prosecution. Thus, while DOJ maintains that a civil remedy is still available, all agree that noncitizen voting is properly addressed through criminal law," the spokesperson added.

The bridge serves as a key connector for daily commuters traveling between San Pedro, Long Beach, and Terminal Island, as well as for port workers and cargo trucks to and from the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports.

Caltrans officials said the entire bridge and all approaches on the east and west sides will be closed for 16 months.

Nathan Bass with Caltrans District 7 said the work is necessary because the bridge's concrete deck is deteriorating rapidly, despite the bridge being structurally sound.

"This is a result of increasingly heavy traffic loading throughout the bridge's service life, as well as the environmental effects from the marine environment," Bass said.

He added that the region has nearly doubled in size since the bridge was originally built in 1963, and that the neighboring Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have become the nation's busiest for containerized cargo.

"This bridge has supported that growth and that immense economic activity throughout the last 60-plus years," Bass said.

An overview of the project 

The closure spans 16 months, beginning November 7, 2026 and continuing until February 2028, with crews working 24 hours a day. Work includes:

• Deck replacement
• Drainage replacement
• Median barriers
• Seismic sensors

Traffic detours

Primary detour routes include:

• 710 Freeway
• State Route 103
• Harry Bridges Boulevard
• Henry Ford Avenue
• Long Beach International Gateway Bridge and local harbor and freeway connectors

"The goal of the detour is to maximize the use of the state highway system as well as minimize local roadway impacts," Ken Young. Caltrans District 7 Traffic Manager said. 

Young noted there will be traffic control officers at 18 different locations. Traffic cameras will be placed primarily on the detour, but also along parallel routes such as Pacific Coast Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard, and along north-south corridors like Anaheim Street and Alameda Street. 

A drop-in informational session for residents or anyone with concerns or questions takes place Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Wilmington Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.