Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, July 23.
The Pacific pocket mouse is the smallest and most endangered mouse in North America.
Police shot the man after he allegedly ran toward officers with a knife while experiencing a mental health crisis, authorities said.
Firefighters rushed to Terreno and La Casita drives in the unincorporated community of De Luz, sparing a home that was in the fire's path.
Smoke from the Thursday fire, burning off Highway 371 between Burnt Valley Road and Highway 74, was seen for miles around.
The most dangerous stretch of Southern California's prolonged heat wave hasn't hit yet, according to forecasters.
The price for one item increased 23 percent, according to Mickey Visit.
The man was arrested after stealing the police car, authorities said.
The bat is the 22nd in San Diego County to test positive for rabies this year.
Firefighters will continue to extinguish hot spots, improve containment lines and mitigate hazards throughout the fire area Thursday.
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