Chaparral Fire; Marines Killed In Kabul Attack | SoCal In Brief

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29 August, 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, residents should know that a fourth California marine was identified among the 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing at an airport in Afghanistan on Thursday. Those who died ranged in age from 20 to 31, and came from the Golden State, Massachusetts and states in between. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of all the soldiers. "Our heroic troops gave their lives to protect others amid harrowing and dangerous conditions, and we will never forget their bravery and selfless sacrifice in service to our nation," Newsom said in a statement over the weekend. Smoke hung over parts of San Diego and Orange County amid a massive fire that ignited Saturday near Murrieta in Riverside County. The fire exploded to 1,425 acres in less than 24 hours and was just 10 percent contained by Sunday afternoon. Dubbed the "Chaparral Fire," the blaze was burning along the border of San Diego and Riverside counties, spreading quickly through the Cleveland National Forest. The fire spurred evacuations, destroyed structures and injured a firefighter. Read about the fire here. From a mountain lion that was shot by wildlife officials after attacking a child to a possible shooting suspect who barricaded himself inside an Orange County home on Sunday — here are the top stories in and around Southern California that you might have missed this weekend. CA Mountain Lion Killed After Attacking ChildA mountain lion that wounded a 5-year-old boy in Calabasas was shot and killed by a wildlife official, authorities confirmed.Barricaded OC Shooting Suspect Surrenders Near Chapman UniversityOfficials were urging people to avoid an area around Chapman University where police received reports of gunfire and found shell casings.Structures Destroyed In 1,425-Acre Brush Fire Near Murrieta Evacuations remained in place Sunday due to the blaze that broke out early Saturday afternoon in Tenaja.4 CA Service Members Killed In Kabul Airport Attack The remains of nine Marines and one sailor based at CA's Camp Pendleton were draped in American flags Sunday at Dover Air Force Base.LA Hiker Air Lifted To Local Hospital A 35-year-old woman was air lifted to an area hospital after suffering an undisclosed medical problem, officials said.Woman Who Accused Family Of Abusing Daughter At Costco ArrestedThe woman was arrested for reportedly providing false information to deputies, officials said.Officer Involved Shooting Closes 134 Freeway In GlendaleAn officer-involved shooting prompted freeway closures in Los Angeles County Saturday. Woman Seriously Hurt After Falling Off Limo Bus In National CityA female passenger in a limo bus suffered life-threatening injuries when she opened the rear emergency door and fell into traffic.It's Hot In SD County With Possible Thunderstorms This WeekHigh heat and low relative humidity were expected to create elevated fire weather conditions through Sunday.Murrieta Vigil, Other Tributes Planned For Fallen SoCal SoldiersMemorial events are being planned this week to honor three Southern California Marines, including two from Riverside County.Coroner IDs Woman, 57, Found Dead On Rocky Cliffs Of Point FerminA 57-year-old woman found dead by hikers among the rocky cliffs of Point Fermin in San Pedro was identified Sunday.Santa Monica Boosts Police Presence For Anti-Vaccine RallySanta Monica police will be out in force Sunday in anticipation of a rally planned by people objecting to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.CA Parolee Allegedly Chokes Police K-9 While Being ArrestedA parolee who was being apprehended as a burglary suspect was in custody Saturday after he reportedly tried to strangle a police dog.Man's Body Found Near Freeway Onramp In North HollywoodA man's body was found Saturday morning near an onramp to the Hollywood (170) Freeway in North Hollywood.160-Acre Banning Brush Fire Fully ContainedA 160-acre brush fire on the south side of Banning that forced road closures and injured a firefighter.