Route Fire Erupts; Shifting Voter Demographics | SoCal In Brief

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12 September, 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 California's electorate looks far different heading into Tuesday's gubernatorial recall election day than it did 18 years ago: It's less Republican, more Latino and Asian, and younger — all trends that favor Gov. Gavin Newsom, so long as he can get his voters to turn out. Read more about the shifting demographic of voters in California here. Voters on Tuesday will decide Newsom's fate in the recall election, but before ballots are counted, President Joe Biden will join Newsom in Long Beach on Monday night for one last rally in an election they have said is one driven by Republicans. Newsom also campaigned in California with Vice President Kamala Harris last week. READ MORE: California Recall: Where To Vote In Person As fire season continues to rage on in California, a new blaze — the Route fire — erupted in North Los Angeles County on Saturday, temporarily shutting down Interstate 5 in both directions near Castaic. That fire had charred 462 acres by Sunday evening and was 63 percent contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Read more about California's wildfires here. From Norstrom in Orange County that was robbed at gunpoint by a man wearing an orange wig to a series of Southland 9/11 tributes to honor those who died in New York City 20 years ago — here are the top stories in and around Southern California that you might have missed this weekend. Armed Man In Wig Robs Nordstrom In Mission Viejo A man wearing all black and wearing a red or orange wig robbed a Nordstrom at gunpoint in Orange County Saturday night. Series Of RivCo. Tributes Mark 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Cities in western Riverside County honored those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 20th anniversary. Memorials Held Across Southland Mark 20th Anniversary Of 9/11Multiple ceremonies across Southern California looked back on a traumatic day for Americans. Sept. 11 Remembrances, Memorials Held Across San Diego CountyMemorials, parades and other events commemorating those who lost their lives were being held Saturday across San Diego County. Tributes In Coachella Valley To Mark 20th 9/11 AnniversaryCities will mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with various ceremonies. CA Could Outlaw Nonconsensual Condom Removal California could become the first state to outlaw "stealthing," the removal of a condom without permission during sex. Huntington Beach Pulls Off CA's First Marathon Since PandemicApproximately 13,000 runners participated in California's first marathon since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Police Seize Gun From Juveniles With Felony WarrantsDeputies found an illegal firearm while searching a vehicle occupied by two juveniles who had felony arrest warrants in Moreno Valley. Man Shot, Seriously Wounded In GrantvilleA 40-year-old man underwent emergency surgery Sunday after being shot in the Grantville neighborhood. Suspect Sought In Stabbing of Two People In Mid City Area Of L.A.Police Sunday asked the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who they believe stabbed two people within a half-hour in LA. Helicopter Used To Rescue Lost Hikers From Coachella Valley TrailTen hikers who became lost in the Coachella Valley Preserve had to be flown off a trail by a rescue helicopter Saturday. LA County Sees Another Big Drop In COVID-19 HospitalizationsThe number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell by nearly 100 Saturday. Homeless Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing OC Security GuardA homeless man has been arrested for reportedly stabbing a security guard to death at a strip mall in Orange County. CA Recall Latest: How It Works And Who's Running Californians will vote in a recall election Sept. 14 that could unseat first-term Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom and replace him. What to know. Larry Elder Ignites Voter Fraud Initiative Ahead Of Election The Republican recall front runner is already preparing for a potential loss by launching a "Fight California Election Fraud" website. CA Fires: 2 New Large Fires Spark As Temperatures Cool Slightly Two new fires ignited in SoCal and Central CA on Sunday as slightly cooler temperatures aided the battle against two huge fires in NorCal.