THE NEW MEXICO governor has issued a temporary order suspending the right to carry firearms in public in part of the state (Shutterstock).

Reacting to a series of highly-publicized murders, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday issued an emergency order that suspends the right to carry firearms in public in the Albuquerque area.

The Associated Press is reporting that legal challenges were immediately filed in federal court, claiming the order violated the Second Amendment to the Constitution.

Grisham’s order temporarily banned the bearing of arms in public in the capital city and Bernalilo County.

It was also reported that the governor knew there would be opposition but that she wanted to “move the debate” on gun laws.

Morocco death toll past 2,000

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday (Shutterstock).

The massive earthquake that struck Morocco outside of Marrakesh has killed at least 2,000 people.

The New York Times reports that the quake – which had a magnitude of at least 6.8 – hit hardest in rural towns and villages, where many dwellings are constructed from bricks made of mud.

Collapsing buildings not only buried people beneath the rubble, but blocked roads making getting aid to devastated areas difficult and slow.

Busy day for locals: UCLA, USC, Angels win

In the first of several sporting events for Los Angeles-Orange County area teams, UCLA (2-0) dominated San Diego State 35-10 on Saturday.

Freshman quarterback Dante Moore passed for three touchdowns and 290 yards in the win. He completed 17 of 27 passes.

He left the game early in the fourth quarter, and Collin Schlee took over.

ANGELS BEAT GUARDIANS: Logan O’Hoppe homered for the second straight game as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in Anaheim.

It was one of four home runs by the Halos, the others by Brett Phillips, Matt Thaiss and Randal Grichuk. Tyler Anderson (6-6) got the win, going eight innings and yielding just four hits and two earned runs. He struck out four and walked one.

The Angels are now 66-77.

DODGERS LOSE IN 11: A wild pitch in the 11th inning of rain-delayed game allowed the winning run to score as the Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 Saturday night. 

J.D. Martinez was 3-for-4 for the Blue Crew, while Max Muncy hit his 34th home run. The Dodgers are now 86-45.

TROJANS ROLL STANFORD: The USC football team defeated Stanford 56-10 on Saturday.

Quarterback Caleb Williams (3-0) led the Trojans in the one-sided contest at the Coliseum, passing for 281yards and three scores, despite not playing most of the second half.

The Cardinal and Gold led 49-3 at the half.

Weather: It’s 90 …. briefly

The forecast for our West Orange County for Sunday is a daytime high of 90 with an overnight low of 68, with morning clouds and afternoon sun. But the heat will start abating on Monday to 88 (68) with partly cloudy skies. The thermometer will dip to 82 (68) on Tuesday and party cloudy skies will continue through Friday.