Heat Wave, Fire Dangers, Hikers Find Human Remains : SoCal In Brief

LOS ANGELES — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up some of the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Southern California’s top stories, the Golden State is looking at its first heat wave of the summer heading toward Independence Day, and forecasters warn fire dangers will remain elevated for parts of SoCal in the coming days.

We're expecting elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions early this week in the mountains and deserts. Learn more about how to reduce your risk below. #CAwx https://t.co/ZrKIWnH7fl
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) June 25, 2023

"The extended models show fairly good agreement and consistency in the long term, moving the upper trough east of the Thursday into Friday, with an upper ridge building in quickly Friday afternoon, ushering in a long duration heat event," NWS Los Angeles wrote Sunday. "The ridge is forecast to strengthen over the West Coast through the weekend and persist into early next week."

Catching up on the weekend: Hikers found human remains in the area where actor Julian Sands went missing earlier in the year, and detectives are investigating the deaths of two women at a Diamond Bar assisted living facility.

Plus, a crash in San Diego County sparked a fast-moving brush fire, and a residential burn ban begins Monday across a large portion of Riverside County.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

Remains Found Amid Search for Actor Julian Sands

Hikers contacted the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning after finding human remains in the Mt. Baldy wilderness.

Suspected Drunk Gunman Arrested in Long Beach

Police said a drunk man fired a round shortly after he flashed a handgun to a woman at a Long Beach restaurant.

Two Women Found Dead at Diamond Bar Care Home; Foul Play Suspected

Two women were found dead Saturday at an assisted living facility for the elderly.

Man Questioned, Released After Woman Shot to Death in Long Beach

Police said the woman was following people home and knocking on front doors and windows shortly before the shooting.

Crash Sparks 50-Acre Brush Fire In SD County

A crash Saturday ignited a quick-moving brush fire near Jamul.

Residential Burn Ban Starts Monday In Unincorporated RivCo

The order does not apply to agricultural operations, land management activities, fire training, or campfires in designated areas.

Crews Set To Torch Almost 300 Acres Around Lake Mathews

Drift smoke may be visible from nearby communities but officials expect it will disperse quickly and not present a hazard.

Puppy Rescued From SoCal Construction Site Needs New Home

The rescue unfolded last Saturday when a construction worker heard whimpering and discovered the trapped puppy.

LA County Toy Loan Program Donation Drive Begins Monday

The program provides access to toys to more than 30,000 low-income children every year.