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Cloudy Drizzle, Honoring The Fallen, 300+ DUI Arrests : SoCal In Brief

Took a break from the news over Memorial Day? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal during the long weekend.

Below-average temps are sticking around for SoCal for at least a few more days, according to the latest forecasts.
Below-average temps are sticking around for SoCal for at least a few more days, according to the latest forecasts. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

LOS ANGELES — After the long holiday weekend, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed since Friday to prepare you for the week ahead.

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, a cool and cloudy spell may stretch into next weekend, with afternoon highs largely topping out in the mid-60s around Los Angeles and San Diego for a few more days. A few showers may be in the cards Tuesday.

Catching up on the weekend: The California Highway Patrol reported more than 300 arrests for suspected DUIs in just 24 hours over the three-day weekend, and police have caught a driver suspected in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Pomona. Police in San Diego chased a man in a van for more than an hour on Saturday, and In Orange County, authorities are investigating a restaurant shooting that left two people hospitalized with serious injuries.

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Plus, residents turned out Monday to honor the memory of fallen military members during Memorial Day ceremonies across SoCal.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

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Southland Honors Nation's War Dead On Memorial Day

Memorial Day ceremonies and observances took place Monday across the Southland, including in Los Angeles, Whittier, Lomita and Lakewood.

2 Killed in Pomona Hit-And-Run Crash; Suspect Arrested

One man was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, grand theft auto and hit-and-run resulting in death after a crash Sunday.

Gunman Robs Taco Truck in South Los Angeles

Police said a man with an accomplice held a man at gunpoint and demanded cash late Sunday at a taco truck in South Los Angeles.

2 Critically Injured In Garden Grove Restaurant Shooting

Police said two men were critically injured and a third struck by gunfire after a fight inside a restaurant on Sunday night.

300+ DUI Arrests In 24 Hours Over Memorial Day Weekend: CHP

The CHP logged hundreds of arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence over just the first 24 hours of its Memorial Day enforcement.

Dodgers Plan 'Christian Faith and Family Day' In July

After navigating backlash over its Pride Night plans, the team plans to bring back a Christian-themed event in late July.

Woman Convicted In Freeway Crash That Killed Friend Near Mission Bay

Prosecutors pointed to text messages from the victim stating the driver was drunk and had taken Xanax prior to the crash.

Man Arrested After Police Chase Through San Diego

Police said a man driving a commercial van led officers on a 90-minute chase Saturday morning.

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