Firefighters Escape Inferno | Suspected Kidnapper: SoCal In Brief

Los Angeles CA

25 July, 2021

11:51 PM

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for Monday. But first, the Golden State is in a state of emergency as three massive wildfires threaten thousands of homes and char more than 250,000 acres. The fires continued to burn out of control in Northern California over the weekend, and wide swathes of the state face the threat of dry lightning through the early part of the week as well as harmful air quality from the wildfire smoke. If you are looking for a dose of joy, check out our favorite story from California over the weekend: Pup In Epic 5-Hour Animal Control Chase Gets Happy Ending. From the dramatic escape of firefighters barreling through an inferno, the death of a notorious serial killer, a San Diegan Olympian making the most of the moment she's trained for her whole life, and a guaranteed income program for young adults — here are the top Southern California stories you might have missed this weekend. State Of Emergency: Watch California Firefighters Escape Inferno Firefighters statewide are helping to battle three monstrous wildfires after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. Suspect Arrested In RivCo Kidnapping Police believe a man arrested on suspicion of abducting and sexually assaulting a girl may have additional victims. 4th Graders And Families To Get Free California State Park Passes Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill establishing free annual passes to 19 state parks for fourth-grade students and their families. 'Dating Game' Serial Killer Dies On Death Row California juries sentenced Rodney James Alcala to death three times. He is suspected of rape and murders across the country. Homeless Advocate Accused Of Dealing Drugs To Venice Homeless Sheriff's deputies arrested self-proclaimed homeless advocate Gary Featherstone on suspicion of possession of PCP for and meth for sale. State Funds $35M For First-Of-It's Kind Ocean Research Vessel The funding for UC San Diego will pay for designing and building a hydrogen-powered vessel to study effects of climate change on the coast. LA County Supes To Vote On Guaranteed Income For Young Adults Los Angeles County leaders will vote this week on a three-year pilot program guaranteeing $1,204 per month to 150 18 to 24-year-olds. Poway Olympian Kelsey Plum Is Leading Scorer In Dominant U.S. Win San Diego County's Kelsey Plum made all seven of her 1-point shots and a couple two-pointers in women's 3X3 basketball victory Sunday. A Catholics Celebrate Inaugural World Day of Grandparents Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated the elderly with a mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Sunday. Man Arrested In Connection With West Hollywood Club Kidnapping A bystander alerted police to a man who took an unconscious woman from a nightclub into his van, according to the LA Sheriff's Department. Shooting Suspect Killed By San Diego Police Officers San Diego Police shot and killed one suspect and arrested three others in connection with two shootings Friday. Overnight I-10 Lane Closures Resume From Beaumont To Coachella Nighttime commuters along the stretch of Interstate 10 between Beaumont and the Coachella Valley should expect delays this week. Masks Mandatory In Orange County Superior Court Again Two cases of COVID-19 at the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana prompted a temporary return of mandatory masks in the building. Man Commits Armed Robbery A Day After Leaving Jail, Police Allege Police contend a Coachella man robbed a person at knifepoint almost as soon as he was released from jail in connection with another robbery. Pedestrian Killed By Hit-And-Run Lexus Driver In Vista San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigators are looking for the driver of a while Lexus who killed a man on East Vista Way Saturday. SigAlert: Fiery Wrong-Way Driver Crash Shuts Down 91 Freeway Two people were killed in a high-speed head-on collision Sunday morning, shutting down all eastbound 91 Freeway lanes and 710 Transition. Sewage Spill Shuts Down San Diego Beach, Again Open for only a week, the shoreline near the border was closed again Sunday because of sewage contamination. Coast Guard Searches Water Off Seal Beach For Missing Fisherman A crewman of a commercial fishing boat anchored off the Seal Beach coast was last seen at 2 a.m. Saturday. Deputies Raid Marijuana Grow Operation In Perris Authorities arrested a couple on suspicion of child endangerment for allegedly exposing three children to the drug operation. Thunderstorms Prompt Flash Flood Warning for RivCo Desert Forecasters warned of monsoonal moisture from Arizona bringing Monsoonal Flow Brings Chance Of Thunderstorms To San Diego County Following light showers Sunday morning, the weather service warned of isolated thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in parts of the county. Walnut Power Outage Affects Thousands The power outage left 1,574 customers without power amid muggy 90-degree heat Saturday afternoon. Man Seriously Injured In San Diego Scooter crash A man lost control of his scooter, crashed and suffered a brain injury while riding near Qualcomm in San Diego Saturday. 105 Freeway SigAlert Cleared After Crews Knock Down Brush Fire The brush fire alongside the Century/Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway in Downey was the second fire to shut down the freeway in four days. SigAlert: Overturned Truck Blocks Southbound 405 Freeway The crash occurred near Santa Monica Boulevard Saturday morning, and Caltrans crews were working to clear the road. Beverly Hills City Council Returns To Virtual Meetings Amid Surge Beverly Hills is one of multiple cities taking the precaution as coronavirus cases spike in Los Angeles County.