SAN DIEGO, CA — We’ve rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, residents should expect a significant cooling trend this week, according to the National Weather Service.
But before we jump into Northern California’s top stories, residents should expect dry conditions with warmer temperatures Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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“Monsoon moisture will be increasing Monday night into Tuesday resulting (in) increasing shower and thunderstorm chances that may continue into Wednesday,” NWS Los Angeles forecasters wrote Sunday.
California has prepositioned firefighting resources across the state in anticipation of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, dry lightning and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
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In other news, authorities were investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby; dozens of foster pets were killed in an apartment fire; a man was arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with children at a treatment facility; and a registered sex offender was arrested on suspicion of two sexual assaults. Also, a skateboarder was fatally struck by a police car; several people working on a navy ship were hospitalized after suffering smoke inhalation; and vandals spray-painted anti-LGBTQ+ messages outside Long Beach Pride headquarters.
Plus, thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Saturday to participate in the 41st annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. According to the California Coastal Commission, which leads the statewide effort, 19,987 volunteers picked up 178,296 pounds of trash and recyclables.
Here are some of the stories you may have missed:
1 Person Killed In Crash On 15 Toll Road In San Diego
The crash involved a motorcycle and two other vehicles in the Miramar area of San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.
2-Alarm Fire Strikes Commercial Building In Los Angeles County
Firefighters spent about two hours battling a fire that raged inside a commercial building in Bell Gardens.
32 Cats, 1 Dog Killed In Long Beach Apartment Fire
The unit was significantly damaged and one was resident was displaced, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
Baby’s Death Under Investigation In LA County: Police
Authorities responded Sunday morning to a home for a report of an infant who wasn’t breathing, police said.
Citizen Initiative Launched At MacArthur Park To Monitor ICE Agents
“Los Angeles will always stand with families under threat,” Mayor Karen Bass said.
Homicide Suspect Shot, Killed After Pursuit In South OC
A homicide suspect wanted for shooting a woman to death for her car in San Diego was shot and killed by police in Orange County.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Lewd Acts With Children At Treatment Facility
Antoine Christopher Sims, 31, was being held on $200,000 bail and was scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Man Injured During Fire At Downtown Los Angeles High Rise
The man declined transport to a hospital.
Sheriff’s officials said there may be additional victims of similar crimes involving Jacob Paulsen, a 30-year-old resident of Perris.
Several Hospitalized From Smoke Inhalation Aboard Navy Ship
Several people working on a navy ship at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard were taken to hospitals, authorities said.
Suspect In Carlsbad Carjacking, Homicide Killed In Orange County After Pursuit
A suspect wanted for shooting a woman to death in Carlsbad during a carjacking got into a shootout with pursuing officers in Laguna Hills.
The police vehicle was passing traffic at the time.
2 CA Grocery Store Chains Make List Of Nation’s Best
Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Two very different grocery chains in California made the cut.
2025 Autumnal Equinox Is Monday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In CA
The equinox officially ushers in the new season.
CA 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes
7-Eleven executives said that foot traffic is down by 7.3 percent since August. Here’s what that means for California stores.
The legislature approved a bill creating a new state holiday, and it’s now waiting for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. What to know.
California Prepares For Fire Risk Ahead Of Anticipated Thunderstorms, Dry Lightning
Cal Fire has added extra engines, strike teams, and hand crews in both its northern and southern regions.
Nearly 20,000 Volunteers Collect 178,000 Pounds Of Trash On California Coastal Cleanup Day
These numbers are likely to increase, given only 40% of cleanup sites had reported final numbers as of Sunday.
Schwarzenegger Calls On Californians To Reject Redistricting Proposal
“If you vote yes on that, you’re going backwards.” The action star says voters should reject Proposition 50 to preserve democracy.
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