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Child Dies At Water Park | Shark Closes Beach |Chance Of Thunderstorms

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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As we head into the new week, 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 there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service.

"Gradually cooler for the coast and valleys into the middle of the week with slight cooling for the deserts for late in the week," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Monday. "There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for the mountains into the high desert for this afternoon and early evening with lesser chances for Tuesday afternoon. Drier and warmer for next weekend."

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In other news, some Los Angeles area residents were rattled by an earthquake Monday morning.

A child died after an incident at Wild Rivers Waterpark in Orange County, authorities said.

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A Riverside County sheriff's deputy is facing sexual assault charges. Alexander Ravy Vanny, 33, was booked on suspicion of kidnap to commit rape, rape by force/fear and forced oral copulation, according to the sheriff's online inmate records.

A 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed by another teen during a summer carnival that was held as a Los Angeles Police Department fundraiser, officials said.

A woman went missing while hiking amid a heat wave in San Diego.

Plus, a beach in Orange County reopened after a shark sighting, authorities said.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Riders Trapped Upside Down When SoCal Amusement Park Ride Gets Stuck

More than a dozen people were trapped mid-air Sunday when a thrill ride got stuck at a Southern California carnival.

Body Found In Storm Drain Off 91 Freeway In Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics responded and confirmed the death.

Child Dead After Incident At Wild Rivers Waterpark In Orange County

The Irvine Police Department said it does not appear that the incident is water-related.

Crews Battle Remote Vegetation Fire Near Pala Casino

The fire was a large spot in a rock outcropping with limited ground access.

Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles Area

The earthquake struck Monday morning. Did you feel it?

Firefighters Make Progress On Brush Fire In Otay Mesa Near Border

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state were flying fire suppression missions as conditions allowed.

Hiker Goes Missing On Black Mountain Trail Amid Heat Wave: Police

"Due to the weather and difficulty of the trail, she is missing at risk," police said.

LAPD Officers Involved In Crash

Paramedics took the civilian driver to a hospital in critical condition. Two officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Post Fire Now More Than 80% Contained In Los Angeles County

The fire's size continues to hold steady at 15,690 acres, according to Cal Fire.

Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Sexual Assault

Alexander Ravy Vanny was booked on suspicion of kidnap to commit rape, rape by force/fear and forced oral copulation, according to records.

Surfside Beach Open Again Following Shark Sighting

A shark sighting prompted authorities to close the beach Saturday as crowds flocked to the shore to escape the heatwave.

Teen Stabbed To Death At LAPD Fundraising Carnival

Authorities were still searching for the culprit.

CA City Is Nation's Worst-Run, Study Finds

According to Wallethub, three major Golden State cities are among the most poorly managed in the nation.

CA Dominates World's Most 'Impossibly Unaffordable' Places For Housing

Four of the world's most unaffordable places are right here in the Golden State.

Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline Looms For 300K Californians

Here's what you need to know about the rapidly approaching deadline to qualify for a student loan forgiveness opportunity.

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