November 14

On November 14, 2017, a gunman in Rancho Tehama, California, began a series of shootings at random locations, including a school bus stop. Prior to the public attacks, he fatally shot his estranged wife at their home, setting off a violent rampage. He targeted cars and homes, injuring a dozen people and killing four before being shot dead by law enforcement. The spree prompted statewide lockdowns of schools in surrounding counties out of concern for student safety. Investigators found homemade firearms and evidence of the shooter's planning. The tragedy sparked discussions about mental health, domestic violence, and gun control in the United States.

On November 14, 2019, a 16-year-old student opened fire in a courtyard at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. Two students were killed and three others wounded before the gunman turned the weapon on himself. The swift response by school administrators and law enforcement minimized further loss of life. Classes were canceled and a lockdown was implemented across the district as authorities secured the campus. The shooter had no known political motive, leading to questions about youth mental health and access to firearms. The community held vigils for the victims and called for renewed measures to prevent campus violence.