E. Coli Found In Water; Rabies-Infected Bat At Zoo: SoCal In Brief

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E. Coli Found In Water; Rabies-Infected Bat At Zoo: SoCal In Brief Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the holiday weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents should expect October to kick off this week with some heat, according to the National Weather Service.

"It will be warmer each day today through Wednesday. Dangerously hot temperatures across many valley, mountain and inland areas on Tuesday and Wednesday," NWS Los Angeles forecasters wrote Monday. "A slow cool down will start Thursday and persist into the weekend. Max temperatures, however, will remain above normal away from the coast. Skies will be clear through the period except for patchy night through morning low clouds across the coasts."

In other news, an earthquake rattled the Inland Empire over the weekend. The quake, which had an epicenter near Fontana, had a preliminary magnitude of 3.2, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Weak shaking was reported across the San Gabriel Valley, and San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Some parts of Riverside County were under a wildfire smoke advisory Monday due to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. The blaze has burned more than 40,200 acres and was 83% contained, officials said.

A positive case of E. Coli was found at a water source in Riverside County, officials said. The sample was found before disinfection took place and was subsequently removed from the water system.

A security guard aboard a Metrolink train was stabbed in Los Angeles County, authorities said. Deputies detained a "person of interest."

Plus, a rabies-infected bat was found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, public health officials announced over the weekend. The bat, which tested positive for rabies, later died at a rehabilitation facility.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Paramedics rushed both men to a hospital, where one was pronounced dead and the other had stable vital signs, police said.

Fire officials reported the flames were contained to one room and its contents, but there was smoke and heat damage throughout the home.

A total of 20 personnel were assigned to the fire, including two ladder trucks, one medic and four engines, officials said.

No injuries were reported.

Police described the suspects as five men in a black SUV.

Beverly Hills Police Investigate Stabbing Death

A man who was said to be behaving aggressively was stabbed in broad daylight after confronting a man who was with his young daughter.

Body Found On Roadway In Desert Hot Springs

A possible hit-and-run victim was found on a roadway in Desert Hot Springs, authorities said.

E. Coli Found In Riverside County Water Source

The sample was found before disinfection took place and was subsequently removed from the water system, authorities said.

Long Beach Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects

Two armed robbery suspects were arrested, one of whom is allegedly linked to five more robberies at gunpoint.

Police Boost Presence After 4 Stabbings Reported In Long Beach

Four stabbings occurred in the city in a nine-hour period, authorities said.

Rabies-Infected Bat Found At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The county said officials have detected five rabid bats in 2024 throughout the San Diego region.

Rollover Crash Sparks 38-Acre Fire In Riverside County

Firefighters remained at the scene overnight for containment.

Security Guard Stabbed On Metrolink Train In Los Angeles County

Responding deputies detained someone described as a "person of interest."

Smoke Advisory Issued In Some Parts Of Riverside County Due To Line Fire

The Line fire in San Bernardino County has burned more than 40,200 acres and was 83% contained, officials said.

Quake Rattles The Inland Empire: USGS

A quake with an epicenter in Fontana caused shaking across the Inland Empire on Saturday afternoon.

Kris Kristofferson Dead At 88: 'There's No Better Songwriter'

The actor and musician died Saturday at his home in Maui, Hawaii, according to a family spokesperson.

Yelp released its "Top 20 Most Popular Businesses of All Time" list in celebration of the review website's 20th anniversary.

Earth To Get A Temporary Second Moon, Scientists Say