Extreme Winds & Fire Conditions | Containment Grows: SoCal In Brief

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As we head into the new week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed on Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

The massive fires remain top of mind. Even though relatively calm conditions have helped firefighters make progress on containing the Palisades and Eaton fires, gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to bring extreme fire conditions over the next week.

Amid the devastation, the community and leaders are offering various forms of relief, from arts grants to mortgage relief. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appointed Steven Soboroff, a businessman, philanthropist, and longtime Los Angeles Police Commissioner, to spearhead the rebuilding effort.

Here are some other stories you may have missed:

Trump Says He'll 'Probably' Visit LA Wildfire Region This Week
"I will be, probably, at the end of the week," he told NBC's "Meet the Press" over the weekend.

Strong Santa Ana Winds Forecast For Riverside County
Dangerously strong winds are on the way to Riverside County, prompting a red flag warning for extreme fire conditions.

How To Help Animals Affected By Fires
The fires have forced thousands of people and pets from their homes over the past two weeks, increasing the burden on local animal shelters.

LAFD Paramedic Sues City For Retaliation, Discrimination
An LAFD paramedic is suing the city, alleging he was not given proper accommodations after he was removed due to health issues.

Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Crash on I-110
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle on a South Los Angeles freeway Sunday.

Long Beach Community Mourns Cabrillo High Student
A 14-year-old student died after suffering a medical emergency during a soccer game.