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Driver Intentionally Hits Crowd: PD | Girl Kidnapped: 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 on Saturday and Sunday.

A birds' eye view from the Griffith Observatory.
A birds' eye view from the Griffith Observatory. (Chris Lindahl/Patch)

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

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, residents should know that toasty temps are on tap, according to National Weather Service forecasters. From late Monday afternoon into Monday night, there will be wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph in the Santa Ynez range and adjacent wind prone canyons. These sundowner winds combined with warm temperatures and low humidity will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across southern Santa Barbara county.

In other news, a TV actress beloved for decades for her work on the show “Three’s Company” has died. An escaped felon has been recaptured. And the mother of an actor featured in “Sandlot" was found dead.

Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' Star, Dies At 76

  • Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning.

Piper Laurie, 'Carrie' Actor And Oscar Nominee, Dead At 91

  • Laurie, who had a string of starring roles with Ronald Reagan, Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis, died of old age, her manager said.

Driver Intentionally Plows Into Pedestrians Killing Woman Pushing Stroller: Police

  • The driver intentionally drove into a group of pedestrians in a crosswalk, according to police.

Moreno Valley Teen Kidnapped, Suspect Arrested: Police

  • The suspect was arrested in Gardena.

'Rust' Technician Drops 2 Executive Producers From Negligence Suit

  • Court papers do not state whether he reached a settlement with the pair or if he is not pursuing the claims against them for other reasons.

Escaped Felon Captured In Valencia

  • Marcelo Caparrotta was serving time in a Conservation Camp for injury to an elder causing death.

'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' Opens with $96 Million

  • Hollywood is enjoying a banner year with a 26% increase in the box office compared to this time last year.

Mom Of 'Sandlot' Actor Found Dead In NorCal Home, Boyfriend In Custody

  • Deanna Esmaeel, the mother of Marty York and a Del Norte County sheriff's deputy, was found dead Thursday morning, authorities said.

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