Man Dumped Into Garbage Truck | Passerby Saves Women From Sexual Assault | Pizzeria Explosion: SoCal In Brief

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents should expect to leave the cold, wet weather behind.

A warming trend kicked off across Southern California on Sunday. By Tuesday, highs will be eight to 12 degrees above normal. Additional warming on Thursday and Friday will bring temperatures across the valleys and other inland areas into the high 80s and low 90s, according to the National Weather Service.

No rain is in the forecast for this week.

After a long cool period the past few weeks, temperatures will be quick to warm starting tomorrow, with further warming for Friday and into the weekend. Highs this week will be 10-20 above normal! Goodbye winter, hello summer?🥵 pic.twitter.com/w9zWojHNCe
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) February 22, 2026

In other news, President Donald Trump has declared that a Southern California-based Navy ship will be deployed to Greenland. It's the latest installment of a saga surrounding Trump's interest in claiming the island territory for the U.S.

Plus, a series of explosions under an LA County pizzeria rattled the restaurant and nearby neighborhood on Sunday. Authorities secured the scene.

Additionally, authorities on Saturday were finally able to recover the bodies of nine people who were killed by a California avalanche. The search team's effort had been hindered by intense snowfall following Tuesday's avalanche.

Here are some other stories you may have missed:

Man In Dumpster Unknowingly Dumped Into Garbage Truck

The man was inside a dumpster when it was dumped into a garbage truck.

Americans In Mexico Warned Of Danger As Violence Breaks Out

Tourists were advised to shelter in place as violence broke out across western Mexico over the weekend.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In SoCal

A winning ticket in Saturday's Powerball drawing was sold at a Southern California gas station.

LAFD Sought To Protect Bass In Wake Of Palisades Fire Report: Report

Yusef Robb, a senior adviser to Mayor Karen Bass, called the Los Angeles Times story "false."

Man Rescued From LA River After Car Overturned Into Water

A man was rescued from the Los Angeles River on Saturday.

Ducks Defenseman Wins Olympic Gold Medal In Ice Hockey

Sunday's win marks the Americans' first men's hockey gold medal since 1980.

Lakers Unveil Statue Of 'Showtime' Coach Pat Riley

"Over the years, I regularly go back and I can recall each championship, the one play, the one moment," Riley said.

Sheriff's Vehicle Struck By Gunfire, LA County Neighborhood Locked Down

A neighborhood was locked down Sunday after a sheriff's vehicle was struck by gunfire.

Man Suspected In Double Homicide In Coachella Valley Exonerated

The man had been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting two men earlier this month.

Passerby Intervenes As Man Attacks 2 Women, Suspect Hospitalized

A man suspected of the sexual battery of two women was hospitalized after a passerby intervened in the attack.

Venus Williams Set To Play At BNP Paribas Open In Coachella Valley

"I'm so excited to be heading back to Indian Wells and can't wait to return home to play in California," Williams said.

Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver Who Fled On Foot In San Marcos

The driver fled on foot after the crash.

San Diego Apartment Building Collapses In Fire

A San Diego apartment building collapsed after catching fire Saturday.

6 Displaced By Residential Fire In Perris

Six people were displaced by a residential fire in Perris on Sunday.

Pedestrian Killed In Jurupa Valley Hit-And-Run Crash

A pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Jurupa Valley.

Four Killed In Fiery Long Beach Crash

All four people in an early morning solo vehicle crash died at the scene.

Woman Critically Injured In Apartment Fire In Irvine

A woman was critically injured during a fire Sunday morning at a two-story apartment building in Irvine.

Woman Riding Scooter Killed By Hit-and-Run Driver In LA

The woman was riding a mobility scooter at the time of the crash.

Man, 78, Goes Missing In LA County

The 78-year-old man went missing Saturday from the San Gabriel Valley.

4 Killed When Car Crashes Into Wall In Long Beach

Four people were killed in the single-vehicle crash Saturday.

Man Killed In Fatal Santa Ana Shooting, 2nd Man Injured

One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting Friday night.

Woman Critically Injured In Long Beach House Fire

A woman was critically injured during a second-alarm house fire Saturday morning in Long Beach.