Los Angeles Daily Local Brief: Winds, Charges, Marathon Closures
Los Angeles, CA – March 5, 2026 – Santa Ana wind warnings, new charges in deputy shooting case, and major LA Marathon road closures this Sunday.
Top headline: Santa Ana winds and travel impacts
Gusty Santa Ana winds were expected to sweep across the region from late Wednesday into Thursday morning, with high wind warnings and advisories posted for several areas. Officials urged residents in canyon and mountain neighborhoods to secure outdoor items, watch for downed branches and possible power outages, and use extra caution on exposed roadways.
Transit riders and drivers were also advised to plan for delays if debris, signal issues, or short-term closures develop during peak gusts.
Public safety: Charges filed in deputy-shooting case
County prosecutors announced charges against two people accused of involvement in a shooting that hit a sheriff’s deputy vehicle outside an apartment building in Rolling Hills Estates. Authorities said the pair were arrested March 3 in Hawaii and are awaiting extradition back to Los Angeles County.
The case remains under investigation, and prosecutors said the deputy was in an official vehicle when gunfire struck it.
Getting around: LA Marathon closures (Sunday, March 8)
Drivers should expect widespread street closures from downtown to the Westside as the Los Angeles Marathon returns Sunday. City transportation officials and event planners released detailed closure windows and encouraged residents to consider transit, adjust delivery schedules, and avoid the route if they do not need to travel through it.
Separately, organizers also addressed the calendar conflict created by this year’s Oscars timing, with adjustments announced to reduce logistical headaches for both events.
What to watch next
Wind conditions were forecast to ease after the strongest early-morning period, but advisories may linger in some corridors. For the weekend, the biggest local disruption is expected to be marathon traffic, especially near major intersections along the course.
Sources
- https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/widespread-santa-ana-winds-gusts-advisory-southern-california/
- https://www.foxla.com/news/fierce-santa-ana-winds-southern-california-early-march-2026
- https://keyt.com/alerts/2026/03/04/high-wind-warning-issued-march-4-at-1123am-pst-until-march-5-at-700am-pst-by-nws-los-angeles-oxnard-ca/
- https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/couple-charged-connection-shooting-sheriff-s-deputy-rolling-hills-estates
- https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-05/la-marathon-oscars-what-roads-will-be-closed
- https://ladot.lacity.gov/dotnews/weekly-update-march-05-2026
- https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/here-are-all-the-2026-l-a-marathon-road-closures-you-should-avoid-030526
