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2 Plane Crashes | Fatal Gender Reveal Fire Convictions |Michelin Stars

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.

This April 23, 2017, file photo shows a gender reveal in the Santa Rita Mountain foothills near Tucson, Ariz. A wildfire Sept. 5, 2020, was sparked by a device a couple used to reveal their baby's gender that ignited in El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa.
This April 23, 2017, file photo shows a gender reveal in the Santa Rita Mountain foothills near Tucson, Ariz. A wildfire Sept. 5, 2020, was sparked by a device a couple used to reveal their baby's gender that ignited in El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. (U.S. Forest Service via AP)

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

Many Angelenos spent Sunday glued to the TV screen, unsure whether to root for or against a California win from their longtime rival. Taylor Swift, who briefly touched down at LAX ahead of the game, left little question which side of the game she was on. Graduates from seven California high schools also played in Sunday's game.

In other news, two plane crashes were reported in SoCal. A small two-seater crashed at John Wayne Airport, injuring both of the passengers inside, and a helicopter that left Palm Springs Friday night crashed about 75 miles northeast of Barstow, killing six people, including a prominent Nigerian bank executive and his family.

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In other news, the couple behind the gender reveal party that caused a huge fire in 2020 were convicted; a LA County sheriff's deputy was wounded in an accidental shooting, and the seven best Chinese restaurants around LA were ranked by Michelin.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

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Couple Convicted In Gender-Reveal Blaze That Killed Firefighter

The gender reveal involved a smoke bomb in the parched grasses of El Dorado Ranch Park, which caused a blaze that burned for nearly a month.

Chiefs Win Super Bowl In Comeback Overtime Stunner Over 49ers

It was only the second time a Super Bowl game has gone into overtime. The Chiefs are the first back-t0-back Super Bowl champs since 2004.

Helicopter Crashes In Desert, 6 Killed, Investigation Underway
Federal investigators are looking into a Burbank-based helicopter that crashed and killed six Friday evening.

Small Plane Crashes At John Wayne Airport, 2 Injured
A two-seater aircraft crashed Sunday at John Wayne Airport, injuring a 20-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy inside, authorities said.

7 California HS Grads To Play In Super Bowl 58: List
California high schools will be represented at Super Bowl 58 on Feb. 11. See them here.

6 Best Chinese Restaurants Around Los Angeles Ranked By Michelin
The Year of the Dragon is upon us. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with some of the best Chinese food in the state.

Deputy Wounded In Accidental Shooting At Station In Los Angeles County
The gun wound is not considered life-threatening, and the deputy remained hospitalized in stable condition Saturday.

Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Encinitas
A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a North County Transit District Coaster train in Encinitas Saturday, authorities said.

2 Pedestrians Killed In Separate Crashes In Gardena, 1 Hit & Run
Two pedestrians were struck, one fatally, by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene in Gardena Sunday.

Man Stranded On San Pedro Cliff, Rescued By Firefighters
Firefighters responded to a cliff in San Pedro Saturday to rescue a man who became stranded about 75 feet from the cliff top.

Man Shot, Robbed In Woodland Hills Motel Room
A man was hospitalized Saturday after he was shot and robbed in a Woodland Hills motel room with a woman now considered a suspect.

Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand Dies At Age 65 After Cancer Battle
Brand continued to serve as mayor while undergoing cancer treatments.

Christopher Nolan Wins Directors Guild For 'Oppenheimer'
Nolan had already collected Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards for his direction of the film.

Taylor Swift Arrives In LA Ahead Of Super Bowl
The 34-year-old pop star was spotted exiting her private jet at Los Angeles International Airport after returning from a concert in Tokyo.

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