33 Pets Killed In Fire | Sexual Assault Spree | Citizens Monitor ICE | Anti-LGBTQ+ Graffiti: SoCal In Brief

SAN DIEGO, CA — 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 a significant cooling trend this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Monsoon moisture will be increasing Monday night into Tuesday resulting (in) increasing shower and thunderstorm chances that may continue into Wednesday," NWS Los Angeles forecasters wrote Sunday.

California has prepositioned firefighting resources across the state in anticipation of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, dry lightning and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

In other news, authorities were investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby; dozens of foster pets were killed in an apartment fire; a man was arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with children at a treatment facility; and a registered sex offender was arrested on suspicion of two sexual assaults. Also, a skateboarder was fatally struck by a police car; several people working on a navy ship were hospitalized after suffering smoke inhalation; and vandals spray-painted anti-LGBTQ+ messages outside Long Beach Pride headquarters.

Plus, thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Saturday to participate in the 41st annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. According to the California Coastal Commission, which leads the statewide effort, 19,987 volunteers picked up 178,296 pounds of trash and recyclables.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Person Killed In Crash On 15 Toll Road In San Diego

The crash involved a motorcycle and two other vehicles in the Miramar area of San Diego, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2-Alarm Fire Strikes Commercial Building In Los Angeles County

Firefighters spent about two hours battling a fire that raged inside a commercial building in Bell Gardens.

32 Cats, 1 Dog Killed In Long Beach Apartment Fire

The unit was significantly damaged and one was resident was displaced, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.

Baby's Death Under Investigation In LA County: Police

Authorities responded Sunday morning to a home for a report of an infant who wasn't breathing, police said.

Citizen Initiative Launched At MacArthur Park To Monitor ICE Agents

"Los Angeles will always stand with families under threat," Mayor Karen Bass said.

Homicide Suspect Shot, Killed After Pursuit In South OC

A homicide suspect wanted for shooting a woman to death for her car in San Diego was shot and killed by police in Orange County.

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Lewd Acts With Children At Treatment Facility

Antoine Christopher Sims, 31, was being held on $200,000 bail and was scheduled to appear in court Monday.

Man Injured During Fire At Downtown Los Angeles High Rise

The man declined transport to a hospital.

Man Suspected Of Setting His Car On Fire In Front Of Riverside County Courthouse Arrested

Jose Leon Espinoza, 41, was arrested on suspicion of arson after a vehicle caught fire in front of a courthouse.

Police Exchange Gunfire With Man Allegedly Armed With Rifle

A K-9 unit and SWAT team were dispatched to the location to search within the perimeter.

Registered Sex Offender Accused Of 2 Sexual Assaults In Temecula

Sheriff's officials said there may be additional victims of similar crimes involving Jacob Paulsen, a 30-year-old resident of Perris.

Several Hospitalized From Smoke Inhalation Aboard Navy Ship

Several people working on a navy ship at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard were taken to hospitals, authorities said.

Suspect In Carlsbad Carjacking, Homicide Killed In Orange County After Pursuit

A suspect wanted for shooting a woman to death in Carlsbad during a carjacking got into a shootout with pursuing officers in Laguna Hills.

Toddler Swept Away In SoCal Storm Found Dead

Police say they found the toddler's body after more than 20 hours of extensive search and rescue operations.

Vandals Paint Anti-LGBTQ+ Messages Outside Long Beach Pride Headquarters

"This vile act of hate has absolutely no place in Long Beach."

Vigil Held For Skateboarder Struck, Killed By LAPD Vehicle In Highland Park

The police vehicle was passing traffic at the time.

2 CA Grocery Store Chains Make List Of Nation's Best

Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Two very different grocery chains in California made the cut.

2025 Autumnal Equinox Is Monday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In CA

The equinox officially ushers in the new season.

CA 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes

7-Eleven executives said that foot traffic is down by 7.3 percent since August. Here's what that means for California stores.

CA May Soon Get A New Holiday

The legislature approved a bill creating a new state holiday, and it's now waiting for Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. What to know.

California Prepares For Fire Risk Ahead Of Anticipated Thunderstorms, Dry Lightning

Cal Fire has added extra engines, strike teams, and hand crews in both its northern and southern regions.

Nearly 20,000 Volunteers Collect 178,000 Pounds Of Trash On California Coastal Cleanup Day

These numbers are likely to increase, given only 40% of cleanup sites had reported final numbers as of Sunday.

Schwarzenegger Calls On Californians To Reject Redistricting Proposal

"If you vote yes on that, you're going backwards." The action star says voters should reject Proposition 50 to preserve democracy.