Hackers Call LAUSD Bluff ; Rock Climbers Killed | SoCal In Brief

LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know that statewide.

This weekend, a helicopter plummeted into a California neighborhood, injuring the pilot and passenger. Watch the video, caught on a neighbor's doorbell camera.

Prospective college students got a boost from the University of California admissions office this weekend. Submissions opened early for fall 2023 candidates. Here's what to know and how to submit your application.

From winning lottery tickets to rabid bats, here are the SoCal stories you may have missed this weekend:

Hackers Post LAUSD's Data To Dark Web Ahead Of Monday Deadline

The second largest school district in the nation and law enforcement officers are learning what data was impacted and to whom it belongs.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lake Elsinore Gas Station

The ticket had the winning numbers 13, 16, 28, 33, 45 but was missing the Mega number 9.

Community Mourns Ex-NFLer, Filmmaker Killed In Riverside County Fall

Former NFLer Gavin Escobar, along with filmmaker Chelsea Walsh, died this week while rock climbing near Idyllwild.

Noah McIntosh, 8, Was Murdered, DA Says: Could He Have Been Saved?

The Corona boy's case is one of many that led to a Civil Grand Jury report that's critical of Riverside County Child Services Department.

Temecula Church Blesses Animals Of All Kinds Saturday

St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church hosts a blessing for pets, farm animals and even stuffed animals of Southwest Riverside County.

Firefighters Work To Douse Lake Forest House Fire

Orange County Fire Authority firefighters stayed at the scene until well after midnight to extinguish a house fire on Midcrest Drive.

2nd OC Bat Tests Positive For Rabies; Residents Urged To Use Caution

A bat found outside the lobby of a medical building in Irvine has tested positive for rabies, prompting authorities to issue a warning.

Newsom Relaxes Oil Refinery Rules, Blasts Industry As Prices Soar

CA gas prices are skyrocketing, even rising by 15 cents one day this week, prompting Newsom to allow refineries to sell cheaper blend gas.

SoCal's Most Haunted: 10 Places To Visit During The 2022 Spooky Season

The Southland happens to be home to some of the most famous haunted landmarks in the nation. Read about these 10 hair-raising sites here.

Coastal Advocates Decry Permit for Pipeline Repair After Massive Spill

Last year's spill was one of the largest in California in recent years, covering more than 8,000 acres.

Submissions Open For SD's Annual Matchbook Short Story Contest

For the past 5 years, the Library Shop has received more than 1,100 short story entries the contest, SD's shortest short story contest.

Judge Dismisses State As Defendant In Deadly Chase Suit

Plaintiffs say the negligent actions of three police agencies and the driver they were trying to pull over led to the 2019 deaths.

Ohana Festival Draws Thousands To Doheny State Beach

Headliners Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Jack White and Pink were scheduled to appear over the three-day music festival in South Orange County

RivCo Man To Stand Trial; Accused Of Giving Girl Fatal Fentanyl Dose

A man accused of supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl to a 16-year-old girl must stand trial for second-degree murder, a judge said.

Family Alleges Mortuary Erred In Loved One's Cremation

A man who died of cancer in June allegedly was not dressed according to Buddhist tradition as requested by the family.

Driver, Passenger Killed When Vehicle Crashes Into Wall In Chula Vista

Authorities were investigating a crash that killed two people in San Diego County.