SAN DIEGO, CA \u2014 We’ve rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Find out what’s happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
California has prepositioned firefighting resources<\/a> across the state in anticipation of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, dry lightning and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. <\/p>\n Find out what’s happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n In other news, authorities were investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby<\/a>; dozens of foster pets were killed<\/a> in an apartment fire; a man was arrested on suspicion of lewd acts<\/a> with children at a treatment facility; and a registered sex offender<\/a> was arrested on suspicion of two sexual assaults. Also, a skateboarder was fatally struck by a police car<\/a>; several people working on a navy ship were hospitalized after suffering smoke inhalation<\/a>; and vandals spray-painted anti-LGBTQ+ messages<\/a> outside Long Beach Pride headquarters.<\/p>\n Plus, thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Saturday to participate in the 41st annual California Coastal Cleanup Day<\/a>. According to the California Coastal Commission, which leads the statewide effort, 19,987 volunteers picked up 178,296 pounds of trash and recyclables. <\/p>\n Here are some of the stories you may have missed:<\/p>\n 1 Person Killed In Crash On 15 Toll Road In San Diego<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The crash involved a motorcycle and two other vehicles in the Miramar area of San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n 2-Alarm Fire Strikes Commercial Building In Los Angeles County<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Firefighters spent about two hours battling a fire that raged inside a commercial building in Bell Gardens.<\/p>\n 32 Cats, 1 Dog Killed In Long Beach Apartment Fire<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The unit was significantly damaged and one was resident was displaced, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.<\/p>\n Baby’s Death Under Investigation In LA County: Police<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Authorities responded Sunday morning to a home for a report of an infant who wasn’t breathing, police said.<\/p>\n Citizen Initiative Launched At MacArthur Park To Monitor ICE Agents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Los Angeles will always stand with families under threat,” Mayor Karen Bass said.<\/p>\n Homicide Suspect Shot, Killed After Pursuit In South OC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Lewd Acts With Children At Treatment Facility<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Antoine Christopher Sims, 31, was being held on $200,000 bail and was scheduled to appear in court Monday.<\/p>\n Man Injured During Fire At Downtown Los Angeles High Rise<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The man declined transport to a hospital.<\/p>\n Sheriff’s officials said there may be additional victims of similar crimes involving Jacob Paulsen, a 30-year-old resident of Perris.<\/p>\n Several Hospitalized From Smoke Inhalation Aboard Navy Ship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Several people working on a navy ship at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard were taken to hospitals, authorities said.<\/p>\n Suspect In Carlsbad Carjacking, Homicide Killed In Orange County After Pursuit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A suspect wanted for shooting a woman to death in Carlsbad during a carjacking got into a shootout with pursuing officers in Laguna Hills.<\/p>\n The police vehicle was passing traffic at the time.<\/p>\n 2 CA Grocery Store Chains Make List Of Nation’s Best<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Two very different grocery chains in California made the cut.<\/p>\n 2025 Autumnal Equinox Is Monday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In CA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The equinox officially ushers in the new season.<\/p>\n CA 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 7-Eleven executives said that foot traffic is down by 7.3 percent since August. Here’s what that means for California stores.<\/p>\n CA May Soon Get A New Holiday<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The legislature approved a bill creating a new state holiday, and it’s now waiting for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. What to know.<\/p>\n California Prepares For Fire Risk Ahead Of Anticipated Thunderstorms, Dry Lightning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Cal Fire has added extra engines, strike teams, and hand crews in both its northern and southern regions.<\/p>\n Nearly 20,000 Volunteers Collect 178,000 Pounds Of Trash On California Coastal Cleanup Day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n These numbers are likely to increase, given only 40% of cleanup sites had reported final numbers as of Sunday.<\/p>\n