Child Fatally Shot; CVS And Kaiser Strikes; Students Called Slur: SoCal In Brief

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

But before we jump into Southern California's top stories, residents should expect warmer temperatures in the inland areas, according to the National Weather Service.

"High pressure to the south will bring warming to inland areas through Wednesday with Wednesday high temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above average for inland areas, then a few degrees cooler for Thursday through Monday with slightly stronger onshore flow," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Monday. "Night and morning coastal low clouds will return for the latter half of the week."

In other news, the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the World Series. The team eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night.

CVS pharmacy clerks and technicians are entering their fourth day of a strike Monday after walking off the job and onto picket lines at four locations in Los Angeles and another three in Orange County as their union pushes for a new contract and alleges unlawful labor practices.

Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities are poised to strike Monday amid contract talks and allegations of a "broken" system of care, while Kaiser officials say the union has been "slow walking" the negotiation process and planned to strike before labor talks even began.

A boy died from a gunshot wound to the head at a Los Angeles County home, authorities said. Investigators learned the 7-year-old did not reside at the location, but was visiting a friend.

UCLA police said that five students seated at a bus bench were the target of an ethnic slur and a water bottle was lobbed at them.

A Powerball ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in Southern California, the California Lottery announced. The ticket worth $243,664.

Plus, Monday is the deadline for California voters to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election, Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced. Anyone who misses the deadline can still participate in same day voter registration through Election Day.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

$243K Powerball Ticket Sold In Riverside County

The ticket was sold at a Chevron gas station.

1 Killed, 1 Injured After Motorcycle Crash In Riverside County

One person was killed and another was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, officials said.

2 Pedestrians Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In San Diego

A hit-and-run driver struck the man and woman as they were crossing the street.

2 Robbers Snatch Thousands In Cash, Goods From Los Angeles Home

Two men in dark clothing were seen on a video surveillance camera by the homeowner entering the residence, police said.

4 People, Including 2 Cops, Injured In San Diego Crash: Reports

All those who were injured were "conscious and breathing at the time of transfer," FOX 5 San Diego reported.

7-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot While Visiting Friend In Los Angeles County

Investigators learned Eli Thomas did not reside at the location, but was visiting a friend. His family was notified.

75 -Year-Old Woman Crashes Into Several Cars In San Diego

The woman hit several parked vehicles and a retaining wall, authorities said.

At Least 2 Injured In Los Angeles Garage Fire With Explosions Inside

Explosions from possible fireworks went off inside the garage, officials said.

Biker Suffers Serious Injuries In Crash With Vehicle In San Diego

The motorcyclist suffered a broken left femur, a dislocated right elbow and multiple lacerations.

Brush Fire In Riverside County Fully Contained

Multiple engine and hand crews from the county, Riverside Fire Department and other agencies were sent to the location.

CVS Workers On Picket Lines At 7 Stores In LA, Orange County

CVS Pharmacy workers, represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 in Southern California, declared a strike Friday.

Dodgers Finish Off Mets 10-5 To Face Yankees In The World Series

The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant and first at home since 1988, when they beat the Mets in seven games.

Fire Contained After Engulfing Residence, Automobile In Los Angeles

The flames engulfed a car and extended to the first floor of a two-story apartment building.

Firefighters Knock Down Blaze In Laguna Canyon, Rescue Family Dog

Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames in about two hours.

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Poised To Strike Across SoCal

Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities are poised to strike Monday.

Large Fire In North Hollywood Knocked Down, Hazmat Team At Scene

The flames were burning adjacent to railroad tracks and a commercial building with potentially hazardous materials.

Los Angeles County Brush Fire Held To 5 Acres

A fire broke out amid red flag conditions near the the Ventura (101) Freeway on Ladyface Mountain.

Man Suffers Major Injuries In Stabbing In San Diego's North County

The victim, who was described as a man in his 30s, was taken to a hospital with major injuries.

Plane Crashes During Landing In San Diego's North County

No injuries were reported.

Probe Continues Into Woman's Death While Running, Lying On I-5

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Riverside County Murder Suspect Arrested In San Diego County

Angel Guzman-Banuelos, 19, of San Jacinto was booked on suspicion of murder into Robert Presley Detention Center.

Sonic Boom May Rattle SoCal With Late Night Rocket Launch Saturday

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base Saturday night, with the potential for a sonic boom.

UCLA Students Called Slur, Hit With Water Bottle

The driver allegedly yelled an ethnic slur and the front-seat passenger threw an open water bottle which struck one of the victims.

Woman Critically Injured In Los Angeles Apartment Fire

Firefighters contained the blaze to one unit, officials said.

18 CA Cities Have Most 'Kind-Hearted' Residents Nationwide: Survey

Find out which cities in the Golden State have the friendliest residents, according to a recent survey.

CA Home To Nation's Most Expensive ZIP Codes, Report Finds

Most of the ZIP codes on this year's list were in the Bay Area and Los Angeles metros, including seven of the nation's priciest.

California's Most Haunted: Some Of The Spookiest Places In The State

With Halloween around the corner, we're taking a closer look at some of the most haunted destinations in California.

Monday Is Deadline For CA Voters To Register For Nov. 5 Election

Anyone who misses the deadline can still participate in "same day" voter registration through Election Day.

These Are The Best Colleges And Universities In CA: Ranking

WalletHub released its 2025 college and university rankings, comparing more than 800 higher-education institutions in the country.