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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.

A University of Southern California protester is detained by USC Department of Public Safety officers during a pro-Palestinian occupation at the campus' Alumni Park, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Los Angeles.
A University of Southern California protester is detained by USC Department of Public Safety officers during a pro-Palestinian occupation at the campus' Alumni Park, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

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 warm and dry conditions are expected this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Warm and dry conditions will continue through much of this week," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Sunday. "Marine layer low clouds and fog will likely be confined to the coast and the western coastal valleys. The mountains and deserts will experience breezy winds from the west each afternoon and evening. There is a chance of weak Santa Ana winds Thursday, followed by cooler weather with gusty west winds next weekend."

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In other news, access to USC's main campus remains restricted to students, faculty and staff Sunday as the pro-Palestinian protest that was dismantled last week returned in full force over the weekend. The re-installation of the Divest From Death Coalition encampment along USC's Alumi Park prompted the response of more than 60 Los Angeles police cars and the temporary issuance of a citywide tactical alert, citing unspecified "disturbances' on campus and urging the public to avoid the area.

A man and a woman from Los Angeles County died in an apparent murder-suicide in Riverside County, authorities said. They were found dead inside a vehicle in the Lake Mathews area.

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A small plane crashed in eastern San Diego County, authorities said.

Authorities are trying to determine the cause of death for a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who died over the weekend while on duty at the sheriff's South Los Angeles station.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will investigate a Long Beach police officer's fatal shooting of an allegedly armed suspect who police said broke into a home in Long Beach.

Plus, a family from Utah is breathing a sigh of relief and reminding others to get their pets microchipped after their cat was accidentally shipped inside a box with Amazon returns and found nearly a week later — 600 miles away in Southern California.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Double Stabbing In San Diego County

The suspects were still at large, and no descriptions were available.

Boy, 13, Killed In Alleged DUI Collision In San Diego County

Alexander Tito Oroz, 20, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Deputy Found Unresponsive At South LA Station Dies

Jonathan Stewart, 41, had served in the department for 17 years.

Family's Cat Shipped 600 Miles With Amazon Returns Found In CA

Carrie Stevens Clark's cat survived six days without food and water before being found in Riverside County — 600 miles from her Utah home.

Firefighters Extinguish Vegetation Fire In Riverside County

No evacuations or injuries were reported.

LAPD Issues Citywide Tactical Alert As Protests Re-Ignite At USC

Video showed a young woman using red spray paint to write the words "say no to genocide" on the the school's iconic Tommy Trojan statue.

Man Arrested For Homicide In Overdose Death: Police

Miguel Angel Gonzalez, 19, was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of homicide on a bail amount of $1 million.

Man Arrested In Death Of 29-Year-Old Winchester Man

Joseph Mokate was arrested and transported to the Cois Byrd Detention Center where he was booked on suspicion of murder.

Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In Los Angeles

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man Killed In Fire At Los Angeles Home

A 52-year-old man was found dead inside a century-old home that caught fire in the Florence area of Los Angeles.

Man Stabbed In San Diego Neighborhood

The victim described the suspect, who was at-large, as a middle-aged man.

Man, Woman Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Riverside County

The man and woman, both residents of Glendale, were found dead inside a vehicle in the Lake Mathews area, authorities said.

Police: Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Vehicle In San Diego

The victim was taken by medics to a hospital and sustained a fractured thoracic vertebrae.

Small Plane Crashes In San Diego's East County

The crash was reported in the area of Lily Avenue and Clarke Drive in El Cajon, according to Heartland Fire & Rescue.

State DOJ To Probe Police Shooting Of Armed Suspect In Long Beach

Paramedics treated the suspect at the scene and subsequently took him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, authorities said.

Suspect Injured In Police Pursuit In Los Angeles County

The suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment before being booked on the charges.

Woman, Dog Escape Fire At Home In Orange County

The Red Cross was requested to provide assistance to the resident.

Woman's Foot Injured By Her Own Vehicle In San Diego

Her foot was smashed between a curb and the wheel of her vehicle while it was in drive, authorities said.

Woman Whose Vehicle Fell Off Road In Beaumont ID'd

Her vehicle fell 50 feet over the side of a road in Beaumont.

Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Crashing Into At Least 4 Vehicles

Firefighters from the Riverside Fire Department extricated one person from one of the vehicles involved.

4 CA Cities Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In U.S.: Report

Livability.com considered amenities, economy, education, environment, health, housing and cost of living, safety, and transportation.

'Right' To Clean Air And Water Tested In California

The California Chamber of Commerce is opposed to a proposal that would enshrine the right in the state constitution.

Summer 2024 Could Be America's Hottest On Record: See CA Forecast

A new forecast by The Weather Channel projects record-high temperatures in the U.S., but the predictions are less extreme for California.

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