Deadly Plane Crash; Pharmacists Authorize Strike | SoCal In Brief

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

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that a small plane crashed in San Diego County, killing the passenger and leaving the pilot in critical condition. A retired airport police and fire officer was nearby and ran over to the crash site and performed a heroic rescue.

In other news, more than 600 pharmacists and pharmacy workers at Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions stores in Southern California could walk out following an "overwhelming" membership vote to authorize union leadership to call for a strike.

From a plane crash to a possible strike, here are some of the stories you may have missed this weekend.

More Than 600 SoCal Grocery Store Pharmacists Authorize Strike

Pharmacy workers at Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions could walk out soon depending on how negotiations with the stores continue.

Probe Continues Into Plane Crash That Killed 1, Injured Pilot

The crash killed the passenger and left the pilot critically injured.

1 Dead, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes At SoCal Plant Nursery

The small plane crashed less than a mile away from Fallbrook Airpark.

1 Dead In Los Angeles Fire, 1 Building Destroyed: LAFD

One person died after a house caught on fire in Glassell Park.

Body Found In Griffith Park, Recovery Efforts Underway

Authorities found a dead person in Griffith Park, but the circumstances of the death remain unclear.

Barricade Ends With Suspect's Arrest In Huntington Park

An assault with a deadly weapon suspect had been barricaded in a residence in the 2500 block of Santa Ana Street, authorities said.

Motorcyclist Suffers Major Injuries In SR-74 Crash

The motorcycle went off state Route 74 and fell down an embankment in the San Jacinto Mountains, according to the CHP.

3 Men Shot And Wounded In San Diego

Three men were shot and wounded on the front lawn of a home in the Ridgeview/Webster neighborhood, police said.

Police Investigate Homicide In San Diego's Linda Vista Neighborhood

A 41-year-old man was shot to death in his back while walking in a Linda Vista neighborhood, police said.

Suspect In 2019 San Diego Shooting Death Arrested

Arturo Chiquete of San Diego was already in custody at Kern Valley State Prison on unrelated crimes.

Woman Arrested After Pursuit From San Diego County To LA County

Suadie Irma Valle, 22, of Compton was arrested after leading authorities on a pursuit from San Diego County to Los Angeles County.

2 Pets Killed In Mobile Home Fire In Lake Elsinore

The blaze sparked at a single-wide mobile home in the 15000 block of Grand Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

LAFD Knocks Down Stubborn House Fire In Harbor Gateway Area

The department dispatched 34 firefighters to the location, officials said.

Property Owners Drop Lawsuit Over Road Damage During Woolsey Fire

A group of property owners who sued Los Angeles County after the 2018 Woolsey Fire have dropped their lawsuit.

Santa Ana Man Shot To Death In Garden Grove

The name of the 30-year-old victim will not be released until his family is notified.

Woman Sues Costco After Having Stroke Using Demo Chair: Lawsuit

Valerie Richburg sat on the chair for 10-30 minutes when she suffered injuries "including, but not limited to a stroke," the suit alleges.

Another Drop In COVID Hospitalizations Reported In Los Angeles County

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals dropped significantly for the second consecutive day.

COVID Numbers Hold Steady In Orange County

The number of people hospitalized with a COVID infection in Orange County has increased by one to 316, according to the latest figures.

Slight Drop In COVID Hospitalizations Reported In Riverside County

The Riverside University Health System said that in the past 28 months, 6,584 deaths from virus-related complications have been recorded.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise To 465 In San Diego County

Health officials are reminding the public to seek treatment to help prevent severe symptoms from the virus.