Good evening, Southern California. As the day comes to a close, we bring you the most significant news stories and weather outlook for the region.
Inland temperatures are on the rise and are expected to peak on Tuesday, with communities west of the mountains hitting low 90s through the weekend. Meanwhile, the marine layer clouds are expected to clear earlier than they did in recent days but may still ebb and flow along the coast throughout the afternoon.
In other news, at least 45 individuals were detained during immigration raids across Los Angeles on Friday. Federal agents conducted multiple operations in various locations near downtown Los Angeles, leading to chaos as protesters gathered and clashed with authorities.
Angelica Salas from the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights reported that there were at least seven raids throughout the region, many of which took place at workplaces, including a doughnut shop. She claimed that those arrested were racially profiled during these “random sweeps” carried out without warrants.
The Los Angeles Police Department stated that they were not involved in any immigration enforcement during these operations but did respond to an unrelated report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the Westlake District, only to find no evidence of such an assault.
Adding to the unrest, a statement from the Service Employees International Union California confirmed that their president, David Huerta, was injured and detained during one of the raids, although it remains unclear if he was the individual seen being arrested outside Ambiance headquarters.
A somber incident in Baldwin Park saw a candlelight vigil held for Officer Samuel Riveros, who lost his life in a tragic shooting incident. The vigil took place on Friday evening at the Baldwin Park Police Department, where community members were urged to gather in remembrance of Riveros’ service and the impact he made.
Riveros, a 35-year-old veteran of the Baldwin Park Police Department, was killed last Saturday while responding to reports of a man with a rifle firing shots in the vicinity of the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. The memorial for Riveros has grown steadily outside the police department, filled with flowers, photos, and other tributes.
In a lighter turn of events, Disneyland is moving ahead with exciting expansion plans set for the year 2026. These plans primarily focus on Disney California Adventure, where guests can look forward to new attractions relocating current favorites.
Among the changes, the popular “Monsters, Inc.” Mike & Sulley to the Rescue ride is slated to close in early 2026 to make room for a brand new attraction connected to the hit film “Avatar.”
Additionally, a new ride inspired by “Coco” will be developed in a backstage area near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier. In this attraction, an audio-animatronic Miguel will lead visitors through the enchanting Land of the Dead, styled after beloved rides such as Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.
The plans concerning the parking structure and attractions have been known since last summer’s D23 Expo fan convention, which highlighted the expansion to include a doubling of the size of Avengers Campus along with the new rides.
Finally, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador during the Trump administration, has returned to the U.S. to face charges in connection with a substantial human smuggling operation. This situation gained attention due to the political implications surrounding immigration enforcement during that period.
Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed this return, stating, “This is what American justice looks like.” Abrego Garcia is expected to face prosecution in the U.S., and if convicted, he will be repatriated to El Salvador following the legal proceedings against him.
These charges originated from a 2022 vehicle stop in Tennessee, where authorities suspected him of involvement in human trafficking. A report from the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year noted the peculiar circumstances of the stop, as none of the people in the vehicle were carrying luggage while all listed the same address as Abrego Garcia.
Stay tuned for updates on these stories and more this weekend. For a comprehensive weather forecast and details on what to expect in the days ahead, don’t forget to check your 7-day outlook.
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