Pianist Rescued At Sea | Plane Flips At Airport | Hot Air Balloon Lands In Neighborhood: SoCal In Brief

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, warm, dry weather is expected through midweek before cooler temperatures and a chance of rain arrive later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Warm and dry conditions with sunny skies are expected at least through mid week. Some breezy northeast winds are expected at times," NWS Los Angeles forecasters wrote Monday. "A noticeable cooling trend will start Thursday, with temperatures falling to near normal by Friday. Rain is likely at some point between late this week and early the next week."

In other news, fishermen rescued a cruise ship pianist from the Pacific Ocean; strong winds flipped a small plane at John Wayne Airport; and a hot air balloon made an unexpected landing.

Also, eight people were injured when a vehicle drove onto a sidewalk; a couple led authorities on a pursuit with a baby in the backseat; a man was arrested on suspicion of stalking at LeBron James' home; and two skydivers were killed in a midair collision.

Plus, new research found that tiny particles of plastic were falling from the sky during snowstorms in California's Sierra Nevada, even in remote mountain areas far from human activity.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

8 Hurt When Vehicle Drives Onto Los Angeles Sidewalk

Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Mike Wells told reporters an elderly man was arrested at the scene and faced reckless driving charges.

CHP: Allegedly Drunk Man Passes Out In Vehicle, Causes Collision

Witnesses reported seeing the driver drinking before the crash and beginning to pass out behind the wheel, according to traffic logs.

Couple Leads Highway Patrol On Pursuit With Baby In Backseat

CHP officers detained the two suspects and discovered they had been driving with an infant in the backseat of their car.

Dog Rescued From Burning Irvine Apartment

During the search, crews found a dog and brought it to safety.

Fishermen Rescue Cruise Ship Pianist In Pacific Ocean

The fishing crew issued an emergency maritime call, prompting Newport Beach lifeguards to respond, according to reports.

Hot Air Balloon Lands In Riverside County Neighborhood

A hot air balloon made an unexpected landing on a street in a quiet Menifee neighborhood.

LAPD Motorcycle Officer Involved In Los Angeles Crash

Video on CBSLA showed the damaged motorcycle in the street.

Los Angeles Mayor-Elect Raman Joins Protest Against ICE Presence At Hospital

A march was held Saturday afternoon from Mariachi Plaza to Adventist Health White Memorial.

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Felony Stalking At LeBron James' Brentwood Home

James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason and was playing in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday night.

Man Fatally Shot During Rave In South Los Angeles

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Shot While Seated In Parked Vehicle In Long Beach

Paramedics rushed the motorist to a hospital.

Skydivers Killed In Midair Collision Over Riverside County Identified

Fire department crews responded to the area after receiving reports of the collision.

Strong Winds Force Small Plane To Flip Over At John Wayne Airport

Two people were inside the small, fixed-wing airplane.

Suspect In Riverside County Homicide Commits Suicide In Arizona

The Indio Police Department said that the investigation remains ongoing.

Teen Driver Killed, Teen Passenger Critically Injured In Orange County

Deputies responding to the scene located two vehicles involved, with one of them having struck a tree.

Theft Suspect Dies While Being Arrested In Orange County

Officers performed CPR when it was determined that the man was no longer breathing.

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Starting Brushfire In National Forest

The brushfire ignited while the area was under a red-flag warning.

Woman Found Dead Off Malibu Shore

A woman who was previously reported missing was found dead off the shore in Malibu.

19 Of America's 100 Best Restaurants Are In CA, According To This List

California dominated OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026.

CA Pizzeria Lands On Nationwide List Of Best Pizza Shops

The restaurant was founded by a 13-time World Pizza Champion.

CA Snowflakes Filled With Microplastic: Why It's Happening And What It Means For Our Water Supply

The snowpack can eventually become part of California’s water supply, which is why researchers say the findings matter.

Commuters Who Drove Through CA Coastal Flood Zones Urged To Get Cars Checked

Salt water can pose serious damage to your vehicle, ranging from corrosion to electric vehicle fires, according to AAA.

'Mercy For The Wolves': Newsom Spares Death Row, Igniting Outrage Across CA

Polly Klaas’ father condemns clemency decision as California’s highest court faces reviews of death row cases.