City's Foul Smell Source Found; Omicron Outbreak | SoCal In Brief

Los Angeles CA

05 December, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, CA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday. But before we jump into the Southland's top stories, residents should know that the omicron variant has officially made landfall in California. At least five people in Northern California tested positive for the variant on Friday after attending a wedding in Wisconsin late last month. The five Bay Area residents — who were mildly symptomatic on Friday — were among an outbreak of 12 people linked to the wedding, which took place on Nov. 27. Read more about that here. From an investigation that found the source of a rotten stench that has been sickening residents of Carson for more than a month to the Los Angeles City Council's approval of the 2028 Olympics — here are some of the stories you might have missed over the weekend. LA City Council Approves Games Agreement Ahead Of 2028 Olympics The Games Agreement serves as a roadmap for the games as the city prepares to host the estimated $6.9 billion event. Carson's Lingering Foul Odor Emanated From Warehouse Fire For more than a month residents of a city in Los Angeles County endured an unrelenting putrid stench. No-Burn Order Extended For Much Of Southland Through Monday The residential wood-burning ban was extended for a 10th consecutive day Sunday, and now will be in effect at least through 11:59 p.m. Pedestrian Struck By Suspected Drunken Motorist In SD A 24-year-old woman driving a Jeep was arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving for allegedly violating a pedestrian's right of way. Man Killed, Four Inured In Three-Vehicle Crash In OC A man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after running a red light and triggering a three-vehicle crash in Orange County. Woman, Man Shot To Death At Imperial Beach Residence A woman and a man were found fatally shot inside a residence in Imperial Beach, authorities said Sunday. LA County's COVID Hospitalizations Climb Back Above 600 Officials are concerned about another possible autumn and winter surge in infections and the presence of the new Omicron variant in LA. San Diego County Reports Slight Rise In COVID Hospitalizations County health officials believe the upturn in cases was tied to Thanksgiving gatherings and not due to the new Omicron variant. Firefighters Rescue Infant, Two Adults From Fire At Two-Story Hom Two adults and an infant were rushed to a hospital Saturday from a fire at a two-story home in the Florence community. Woman Struck While Fighting Off Burglars Ransacking Her Home A woman was struck in the face when she surprised two burglars ransacking her home in Bellflower, authorities said Saturday. Shooting At San Diego Party Leaves One In Critical ConditionAn 18 year-old man is hospitalized Saturday with life- threatening injuries after a shooting in San Diego. RivCo Pair Convicted Of Molesting 18-Month-Old BoyA man was convicted of molesting an 18-month-old child, following the conviction two days earlier of a woman who also molested the boy. Motorist, 68, Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In San DiegoA 68-year-old man driving a blue Chevy was killed Saturday morning in a crash with a Nissan Altima in the Loma Portal community. Three Shot, Two Killed In Unincorporated Area Near South LAA third victim was found near the site where a man and a woman were shot to death near South Los Angeles, police said. 2 Arrested In Connection With Armed Robbery In LA Two people were arrested on suspicion of robbing a man at gunpoint in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Kaiser To Fire Vaccine-Resistant Workers In CA Early Next Year The health care giant extended another deadline for California workers to become vaccinated or face termination early next year. CA Parents Sent Child To School With COVID-19, Spurring Outbreak Parents in Northern California reportedly knew their children had COVID-19 when they dropped them off at school, officials said. 5 More Californians Contract Omicron Linked To Travel Five Bay Area residents became infected with the new COVID-19 variant after attending a wedding in Wisconsin, officials said. 'Astronomical' King Tides Hit CA; Minor Coastal Flooding Expected King Tides return to California's shores as the moon, earth and sun come into alignment. See a map of tidal times and levels in your area.