Officials are considering Power Safety Shutoffs for over 170,000 customers in Southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds, with gusts up to 80 mph in mountain areas and 55 mph in coastal regions. Southern California Edison is prepared to implement shutoffs as a last resort to prevent wildfire risks, with areas like Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties under consideration. Red flag warnings and wind advisories are in effect, as the combination of winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity levels pose a significant wildfire threat in the region.
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At least 80 shots fired in mass shooting at house party, 1 person killed, 11 hurt, arrest made, authorities say
Hickory, N.C. — Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, was arrested on an attempted murder charge following a weekend shooting at a house party in Hickory, North Carolina, which resulted in one death and 11 injuries. The shooting occurred early Sunday, with over 80 shots fired, prompting mass panic among attendees, and left 58-year-old Shawn Patrick Hood deceased. Authorities are continuing their investigation, having executed search warrants, and are urging anyone who attended the party to come...
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