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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.

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Even as pandemic lockdowns fade into memory, covid-19 has transformed California’s workplace culture in ways researchers say will reverberate well beyond 2022. Read more about California's shifting workplace culture here.

From a family of three who were identified as the homicide victims who were found dead in a burning home to an Orange County teacher who was accused of sending "lewd" text messages to a minor — here are some of the stories you may have missed over Thanksgiving weekend.

OC Teacher Arrested In Connection With 'Lewd' Texts Sent To A Minor

The 47-year-old Long Beach resident was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of contacting a minor with intent to commit sexual assault.

Slain RivCo Mother, Father and Daughter ID’d

"They don't deserve this": A community vigil was held Saturday to remember a family of three who were found in a burning home.

Teenage Boy Killed In Fiery SUV Crash In LA

A 15-year-old died after crashing through a liquor store in the Vermont Square area of Los Angeles, fire officials said.

Slight Chance of Showers This Week In Riverside County

Chilly weather will arrive in Riverside County this week with a slight chance of rain later in the week.

Teen Boy Shot In Arm After House Party In Otay Mesa West

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the arm Sunday after an argument at a house party escalated into violence.

Man Sleeping In Parked Vehicle Rear-Ended By Speeding Car In San Diego

Paramedics rushed the 32-year-old man, who suffered an open fracture to his right leg, to a hospital.

LAX Expects 215,000 People Sunday, Busiest Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend

A record 4.5 million Southern California residents were expected to travel this holiday period, up 2.5% from last year.

Teenager Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash With Pickup Truck In Sylmar

A teenage boy driving a sedan was killed Sunday during a two-vehicle crash in Sylmar that also injured a motorist in a pickup truck.

Temecula Single-Vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured

A single-vehicle crash left one person dead and another victim critically injured in Temecula, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday.

Kamala Harris Visits Arts Business In Culver City

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband visited a Culver City-based business to help encourage support for small businesses.

Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run of Biker In Lancaster

A driver was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run after a fatal vehicle crash Sunday morning involving a motorcyclist in LA County.