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4 Killed In Plane Crashes | Storm Surge Evacuations | Menendez Brothers Parole Surprise: SoCal In-Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal this weekend.
LOS ANGELES, CA — As we head into the new week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed Saturday, Sunday and Monday to prepare you for Tuesday.
But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents should expect very hot, humid conditions to continue this week in the wake of Hurricane Marie.
Extreme heat and possible thunderstorms are expected to increase fire danger Tuesday. Much of the region is under an extreme heat warning through midweek, while coastal cities were under heat, flood, and dangerous surf advisories Tuesday.
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Homes in Long Beach were evacuated over the weekend as pounding surf breached a seawall, causing flooding.
Inland areas such as Temecula are expected to see triple-digit highs by Wednesday, while desert communities such as Palm Desert are expected to see highs topping 110 degrees.
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In other news, four people died in two plane crashes in Southern and Central California over the weekend; the murder-for-hire trial of a Grammy-winning rapper continues Tuesday; a major overnight freeway closure was announced; and the Menendez brothers were surprised with an early parole hearing date.
The closures are part of a $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project.
Intense Waves Damage Seawall, Force Evacuations In Long Beach
High tides and waves pounded beachfront properties on Seaside Walk.
Closing Arguments Expected In Rapper's Murder-For-Hire Trial In LA
The Grammy-winning rapper is accused of stalking and killing a man in a bloody ambush near the Beverly Center.
2 Killed In Plane Crash At San Diego'S Montgomery Field
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed the airport as crews extinguished a small fire on the runway.
Victim's Family Urges Officials to Seek Death Penalty vs. Singer D4vd
The 21-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.
Alaska Airlines Returns to Long Beach With Seattle Service
The year-round service will operate twice daily between Long Beach Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The vehicle was heading west on Washington Avenue at about 9:20 p.m. Saturday when the driver made a right turn and struck the bicyclist.
Body Found Floating in Ballona Creek
The discovery was made around 8:45 a.m. Monday.
LAPD Shoots Man With Tree-Trimmer
According to the LAPD, officers were responding "to a violent male with mental illness where the suspect was armed with a metal pipe."
Menendez Brothers To Get Early Parole Hearing
The California Board of Parole Hearing granted the earlier date due to a2008 law meant to provide certain rights to crime victims.
Sedan Crashes into Poway Store; Three Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries
Arriving deputies found a silver 2024 BMW i4 had crashed into the front of the store. The victims were not in the vehicle.
Debris from the crash and spilled gas from a plastic container blocked the the highway, according to the CHP.
Fire Destroys Building on Oceanside Church Property
Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack using hose lines, delivering large volumes of water from multiple engines.
Warming Trend Through Midweek To Follow Rain
The warmest day of the week iss expected to be Wednesday.
Bruce Davis, Longtime Chief of Motion Picture Academy, Dies at 83
Bruce Davis presided over a significant expansion of the Academy's staff and was an early proponent for an Academy museum.
Swimmer at Las Tunas Beach in Malibu Suffers Cardiac Arrest
Video from the scene showed the patient in a litter being pulled up the rocks and firefighters performing CPR.
One of the involved vehicles was allegedly driving the wrong way and caused the crash.
1 Hospitalized Overturned Vehicle Crash On 405 Freeway At Bolsa
The crash involved an overturned black sedan that had spun out, landing on its roof.
Shot Fired Aboard A-Line Train in Long Beach; No One Struck
Officers located the suspect and recovered a firearm, police said.
1 Killed In 405 Freeway Pileup Near Sunset Boulevard
The collision was reported in northbound lanes at about 2:30 p.m. Monday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatchers.
Teen Killed In Solo-Vehicle Crash Freeway Crash In RivCo
Witnesses told officers the vehicle hit the center divider and landed in the No. 1 lane.
Rob Reiner, Julie Andrews Win Emmys as 'Widow’s Bay' Dominates Early Ceremony
“Widow’s Bay” ran won eight Emmys for its first season Sunday ahead of the main awards show.
Amber Alert Issued For CA Teen Impregnated By Father In Dead Baby Case: 'She Is The Victim'
The newborn, whom investigators are calling “Baby Angelita,” was found dead on the roadside last month, according to authorities.
Teen Shot In Tarzana Home, Suspect Arrested
At least two suspects fled the scene on foot, according to the LAPD.
2 Children, Woman Killed In Fresno Plane Crash; Man In Critical Condition: Authorities
The children were pronounced dead at the scene and the adults were taken to a hospital, according to authorities.
Hurricane Marie-Related Rain Pelts SoCal; Flooding Reported
Beach flooding, huge swells, and downpours from the remnants of hurricane Marie bring rare late summer storm to SoCal.
Pedestrian Found Dead Struck Twice — By Train And Vehicle: Long Beach Police
Anyone who may have seen the collision is asked to contact police.
Evacuations Lifted for Fire Near Brengle Park in Vista
Vista High School was designated as the temporary evacuation site, located at 1 Panther Way.
Probe Continues Into Solo 118 Crash That Killed One, Injured Three in Pacoima
One person was pronounced dead at the scene and one was taken to a hospital in serious condition.
Person Injured At Big Rig/Vehicle Crash on Freeway in Mission Hills
A person at the scene was being medically assessed for transport to a hospital.
Three Adults Arrested in Huntington Beach Pocket Bike Riding
Officers were dispatched to the location in response to multiple calls of service regarding reckless driving, according to police.
