Padres Win, Weekend Rain, Council Scandal | 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, a man suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman around Stockton was arrested Saturday morning wearing a mask around his neck and carrying a gun. Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden said he thinks that Wesley Brownee, 43, was “out hunting” for his next victim.

Also this weekend, the San Diego Padres stunned sports fans in an upset win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, whom ESPN experts said had a “93.5% chance” of winning. After a 5-3 win, the Padres will face the Philadelphia Phillies in their first National League Championship Series game since 1988.

Scattered thunderstorms and rain were also reported around the Southland, providing the drought-stricken region with some much needed water and cool temperatures. Portions of Riverside County and the Coachella Valley were even under flood watch Saturday, though no regions reported substantial flooding.

From a Snapchat lawsuit to desalination plant pivots to the continuing fallout from the leaked audiotape of the LA City Council, here are the SoCal stories you may have missed this weekend:

Suspect In CA Serial Killings Arrested While 'Out Hunting': Police
Wesley Brownlee was dressed in black, had a mask and a gun on him. “We are sure we stopped another killing," police announced.

California City Rests Easier After Serial Killings Arrest

"The city was able to sleep a little bit better last night," Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln said on Sunday.

Snapchat Sued By RivCo Family And Others Who Lost Kids To Fentanyl

"Snapchat has become the 'new street corner in the shady part of town' where kids ... know they can go to buy drugs," an attorney said.

Second Postseason Upset Advances Padres to NLCS
The Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-3, Saturday night, at Petco Park to win a National League Division Series three games to one.

After Record-Setting Regular Season, Dodgers Flame Out In Playoffs
The Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason Saturday night with a 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.


This Is How Much Money You'll Get From The California Gas Rebate
Here’s who is eligible for a 2022 gas rebate, how you will get it, when and how much you should expect.

Conservatives Are Waging A War For Control Over California School Boards
School board elections, once considered minor local down-ballot races by voters, have taken on new significance this year in California.

A Pivot On Desalination Plants: California Approves Project In Orange County
After rejecting a controversial proposal in Huntington Beach, the state Coastal Commission greenlights another in Dana Point.

Congenital Syphilis Rates Soar Across California As Public Health Funding Dwindled Prior To The Pandemic
The number of congenital syphilis cases has ballooned to rates not seen in two decades.

LA City Council In State of Uncertainty Amid Scandal
"We're in a period where we're in a holding pattern, waiting for these resignations," said Councilman Marqueece Harris- Dawson.

Pressure Grows On De Leon, Cedillo To Step Down Following Scandal
Black Lives Matter protesters were staging a campout Sunday morning in front of de León's home in Eagle Rock, demanding that he step down.

Oil Spill Near Alamitos Beach In Long Beach Dissipated
Witnesses reported seeing tar balls on the shoreline Friday.

Beverly Hills Property Owner Takes Loss In Court Against NBA Star
A judge on Friday ruled in favor of NBA star James Harden in a dispute over a Beverly Hills property.

Power Outage Affects Nearly 3K In Playa del Rey
Full restoration of power was expected between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Netflix Sets $7 Monthly Price For Its Ad-Supported Service
The ad-supported service is scheduled to debut Nov. 3 as Netflix tries to reverse a drop in subscribers.

Los Angeles Mystery: Who Taped Meeting With Racist Rants?
The posting of the year-old recording on Reddit in the run-up to November’s midterm elections raised suspicions of political motive.

Thunderstorms Trigger Southwest Riverside County Flood Watch
A flood watch is in effect through Sunday morning as windgusts and the threat of flash floods create hazards.

14-Year-Old Dirt Bike Rider Killed In Homeland SUV Crash
A 14-year-old boy was driving a dirt bank near Homeland Avenue Saturday morning when he collided fatally with an oncoming SUV.

$247 Million Lottery Ticket Sold At San Jose 7-Eleven
The winning ticket contained all five numbers, plus the Mega number.