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Investigators say the toddler found a gun hidden between couch cushions and shot himself.

Hot temperatures, low humidity, gusty winds and the potential for dry lightning could create conditions favorable for rapid wildfire spread through Wednesday morning, official warned.

The 64-year-old man died after his car crashed into the back of a bus stopped at a red light, police say.

Investigators believe alcohol and drugs were factors in the crash.

The suspect fired multiple rounds at the homeowner, authorities said. The homeowner, who was not hit, returned fire.

Police say the 22-year-old broke into a home while the resident hid in a bathroom and called 911.

Authorities say the men, who were friends and lived together, shot each other before one fatally shot himself.

Gusts up to 50 mph are possible in parts of Los Angeles County while breezy conditions develop across Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties through Friday, meteorologists said.

Police said two vehicles boxed in a semi-truck at an intersection before two people cut the trailer lock and stole computer equipment

Public health officials say international travel may be linked to potential exposures in Los Angeles and Orange counties.