Hotel Room Arson; CA Shifts On Jobless Benefits | SoCal In Brief

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20 June, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that the state's employment agency is about to toughen its requirements to receive weekly jobless benefits. The Employment Development Department will stop giving aid to those who are not actively applying to jobs this summer, officials said. Beginning July 11, Californians receiving benefits will have to prove they are looking for work to stay eligible for payments, the agency said. While the requirement to prove an active work search has always been part of the unemployment insurance program, it was waived during the pandemic, when millions of Californians lost their jobs. Read more about that here. From an incident of arson that reportedly charred a hotel room in Orange County to a California deputy who was placed on leave for kicking a suspect in the head — here are the top stories in and around Southern California that you might have missed this weekend. CA Will No Longer Give Jobless Aid To Those Not Looking For Work On July 11, Californians will have to resume the job hunt to keep receiving unemployment payments. What to know. CA Deputy On Leave: 'Alarming' Video Shows Him Kicking A SuspectA San Bernardino County deputy attempted to stop a suspect for traffic violations. The interaction turned violent.Woman Arrested In Connection With Arson At OC HotelPolice say a woman intentionally set her Costa Mesa hotel room on fire on Sunday and barricaded herself in the burning room. Cash Payments Take Center Stage In Newsom's 1st Recall Ad "Newsom is delivering money to your pocket": The Democratic governor wants to make sure Californians know about the money he's doling out. 6 People Injured In 3 Car Collision Near HollywoodAt least one person was trapped inside a vehicle and two people were seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash in Hancock Park.LAFD Knocks Down Fire in Montecito Heights Strip MallThe department dispatched 26 firefighters to the scene and extinguished the flames in about 14 minutes.Homeless Man Breaks Into Bel Air Home, Kills BirdsA homeless man remains in custody Sunday on suspicion of breaking into a home, swimming naked in the pool and killing pet birds.One Dead In Rollover Crash At Morongo Reservation In BanningA rollover crash left one person dead in Banning early Sunday morning at Morongo and Garcia roads.Man Shot Near Jim Gilliam Park In South Los AngelesA man was hospitalized in critical condition this morning after he was shot in an apartment unit early Sunday.7 People Arrested During Moreno Valley DUI CheckpointOf the 750 drivers screened, one was arrested for inebriated driving and two were arrested for driving with a suspended license.Man Killed in Freeway Crash On 55 Freeway In OC ID'dA 34-year-old Santa Ana man who was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck and motorcycle in Costa Mesa was identified.Man, Juvenile Arrested In Perris Armed RobberiesDeputies responded to two armed robberies and a commercial burglary on Thursday and Friday and were later able to identify two suspects.Man Injured In Assault At Spring Valley Bar On Tuesday Has DiedA 61-year-old man who was assaulted outside a Spring Valley bar Tuesday has been pronounced dead, sheriff's officials said Saturday.Coroner IDs Woman Found Dead Near Freeway In South Los AngelesLos Angeles Police Department officers found a woman dead just before 6 a.m. Friday near the 110 Freeway and West 118th Place.Authorities Ask For Info On Couple Charged In Boy's Freeway DeathOfficials asked the public this weekend to come forward with information about additional incidents involving firearms and the suspects.L.A. Presiding Judge Extends Deadlines For Criminal TrialsThe presiding judge of Los Angeles County issued an order to authorize a news et of emergency continuances for trials amid the pandemic.