Fatal Petco Park Fall; CA To Nix 'Alien' Word | SoCal In Brief

Los Angeles CA

26 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, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law to remove the term "alien" from state law. California has used the term "alien" since 1937, according to the governor's office. "This important legislation removes the word 'alien,' which is not only an offensive term for a human being but for far too long has fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative," Newsom said in a statement. "By changing this term, we are ensuring California's laws reflect our state's values." Read more about that here. From a mom and toddler who died after falling from San Diego's Petco Park to a shooting on the Metro Rail in Los Angeles — here are all of the stories you might have missed this weekend. 5 People Rushed to Hospital After Shooting On Metro Train In LAFour people with gunshot wounds were listed in stable condition and were expected to survive their injuries, officials said. Mom, Toddler Killed In Fall From Concourse At Petco ParkIt was an equivalent of a six-story fall for a woman and her 2-year-old son who died at the stadium before Saturday's San Diego Padres game. Gunman Robs Adult DVD Store In SDPolice were still searching for a man who robbed an adult DVD store in Mission Hills on Sunday. CA Police Fatally Shoot Man During U.S. Open Surf ContestAn armed and "non-compliant" man was fatally shot near the pier in Huntington Beach on Saturday. Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In SD After Fleeing From PoliceAn armed man was arrested after he reportedly invaded a home and robbed a person in San Diego. CA Bans State-Funded Travel To Ohio Amid New Anti LGBTQ Laws California is restricting travel to Ohio after the state passed legislation that allows medical providers to deny care to LGBTQ+ Americans. CA Fires: 2.4M Acres Burned; Arson Suspect In Fawn Fire Arrested More than 9,800 firefighters remained on the front lines of some 11 massive wildfires as smoke traveled across the state. Why Phonics Instruction Is Not Enough For CA English Learners Some advocates worry that for English learners, a focus on sounding out words will come at the expense of learning the meaning of words. Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Indian WellsA man was struck and killed by a vehicle this morning in Indian Wells, shutting down a stretch of Highway 111. Thunderstorms Deliver Flash Floods, LightningCities in the effected Coachella Valley area were Palm Desert, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Coachella and Cathedral City. Rep. Karen Bass Could Announce LA Mayoral Run Next WeekRep. Karen Bass will likely join a field of high-profile officials seeking to succeed Mayor Eric Garcetti. Woman Accused Of Stealing From Riverside Store, Resisting ArrestA woman was arrested and remained behind bars Sunday after she was accused of stealing beer, hot sauce and soda. Man Struck And Killed By Vehicle In South Los AngelesA vehicle was going westbound at about 3 a.m. on Florence Avenue when it struck and killed a pedestrian early Sunday. Vehicle Crashes Into Garage Of House In SDA vehicle crashed through the wall of a garage at a single-story house Sunday but there were no immediate reports of injuries. New Skate Park Opens In Historic South CentralThe 3,000-square-foot skate park has ramps and rails to include all levels of skaters, and the park has underwent general improvements.