By Mary O’KEEFE

Californians are mourning the loss of 18 people who were killed in two separate mass shootings.

On Saturday, while people were celebrating the Lunar New Year at a dance studio in Monterey Park, 10 people were killed and 10 were injured after 72-year-old Huu Can Tran opened fire into the crowd of dancers at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. One injured person has since died.

According to reports, after killing and injuring so many victims in Monterey Park he went to Alhambra where he allegedly entered another dance hall. There he was disarmed. On Sunday, Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies located Tran’s van in Torrance and discovered he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Gov. Gavin Newsom was at the hospital visiting the victims of the Monterey Park shooting on Monday when word came in about another mass shooting that occurred at two mushroom farms near Half Moon Bay. There were seven killed, four at a mushroom farm and two at another location, in this apparent workplace violent attack by Chunli Zhao, 67. The suspect is in custody.

“As a country, we have once again awoken to the horrific news that one of our communities has fallen victim to the needless despair of gun violence. I am heartbroken for the people of Monterey Park, a community I once had the honor to represent, and the families and friends of the victims,” stated Representative Adam Schiff.

Representative Judy Chu used to live in Monterey Park and had served as its mayor.

“This shooting in my hometown of Monterey Park has torn a hole through all of our hearts. My thoughts and condolences go to the victims of this horrific crime, and to their families and loved ones who woke up this morning to the worst news imaginable. I can’t even comprehend the pain and suffering they are going through,” she stated. “I have lived in Monterey Park for 37 years. I served on the city council, and as mayor three times in this city. If there is one thing I know, it is that Monterey Park is resilient. Our community is strong, and we will get through this terrible event together.”

On Sunday, President Joe Biden also sent his condolences for the victims and the community.

“Jill and I are thinking of those killed and injured in last night’s deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park. While there is still much we don’t know about the motive in this senseless attack, we do know that many families are grieving tonight, or praying that their loved one will recover from their wounds,” he stated.

The motive for the Monterey Park shooting has yet to be reported as LASD continue its investigation.