Rain To Follow Santa Anas; Sneaker Wave Deaths; Traffic Mayhem

TEMECULA, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up a few stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

This week's weather begins with moderately strong Santa Ana winds through at least Tuesday, followed by a chance of showers to end the week, according to the National Weather Service.

We have a chance of showers late Wednesday through Friday, with highest chances Wednesday night. The most likely scenario is for light rain with 0.25" to 0.50" at lower elevations, but amounts are very uncertain for now. Here's the map of the rain chances Wed night. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/szfLk4HDS1
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 26, 2023

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, It's CyberMonday - after a three-day shopping bonanza, starting with Black Friday and culminating with the most significant online shopping day for electronics before the Christmas holiday.

Even Vice President Kamala Harris was seen supporting area businesses this weekend, sending out a social media post from a Venice Beach bakery. She honored the work "small business owners and employees are doing across the nation to grow our economy and support our communities."

Also around California, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search for a 54-year-old man who remains missing after a sneaker wave swept him and a 5-year-old girl away in Half Moon Bay on Saturday. Lifeguards pulled the girl from the water but she later died at a nearby hospital.

Catching up on the weekend, if you were out and about on the roads Saturday or Sunday, the Southland's freeways were slammed with travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Numerous fender-benders disrupted freeway traffic from I-10 to the 5 Freeway and beyond. A few serious crashes led to fatalities, officials report. Two people were killed and two others were injured in a crash just north of the 91 Freeway Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. San Diego and Riverside County firefighters aided victims trapped inside vehicles after crashes on Saturday and Sunday as well.

So, here is some news to get you going as you start your week:

Convicted Drug Trafficker, 'El Mago,' 1 Of 2 Men Gunned Down In LA: Report
Eduardo Escobedo, whose nickname means magician, was the prime distributor of marijuana for El Chapo's son, The LA Times reported.

Palm Springs Sees 35K Travelers Depart From Airport Thanksgiving WeekOver the Thanksgiving holiday, the desert's growing airport was bursting with travelers looking for parking, food, and flights.

Venice Bakery Gets Nod From Vice President Kamala Harris
In Long Beach, a homicide investigation was underway Sunday as police are seeking more information.

Man Shot And Killed In Long Beach: Police
The 41-year-old victim was shot after being approached by several males who fled the scene in a vehicle.

30th annual Palm Springs Open In Rancho Mirage: Final Matches
The free tournament started with matches at Mission Hills Country Club and Sunrise Country Club in Rancho Mirage and other courts.

2 Killed, 2 Hospitalized In Lakewood, 91 Freeway Crash
Paramedics pronounced two people dead at the scene of the Lakewood crash.

Firefighters Use Jaws Of Life To Extract RivCo Car Crash Victim
One person was trapped inside a vehicle with serious injuries following a Saturday night crash near Temecula.

San Diego Firefighters Rescue People Trapped After I-5 Crash
The crash occurred at Hancock Street and a Holiday Inn Express, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

'Hunger Games' Feasts, 'Napoleon' Conquers, 'Wish' Doesn't Come True
New releases failed to keep up with Lionsgate's "Hunger Games" prequel.

Finally, remember to share your favorite places to see the holiday lights in your neighborhood! Patch is already compiling the greatest light displays from across SoCal! Be sure to submit your favorites. Here's how.