Theme Park Death | Football Star Charged In Stabbing | Pet Cremation Business Raided: SoCal In Brief

SAN DIEGO, CA — 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 a chance of showers later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"High pressure to the southeast will bring gradually warmer days into Wednesday. The marine layer will decrease in depth with night and morning low clouds not spreading as far into the valleys by Wednesday," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Monday. "For late Thursday into Saturday, moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla is expected to spread into the southwestern California with chances for showers peaking on Friday."

In other news, former USC and NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was charged in connection with an altercation and stabbing; a man died in the parking lot of the Magic Mountain theme park; a driver crashed into the steps of Los Angeles City Hall and barricaded himself inside the car; detectives raided a shuttered pet cremation business; and a nine-plus hour fire at a Chevron refinery left motorists anticipating higher prices with the facility closed for cleanup and repairs;

Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that President Donald Trump was deploying 300 California National Guard personnel to Portland after a judge blocked the mobilization of Oregon's own guard troops.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

1 Hospitalized In North Park Garage Fire

The fire was knocked down in less than 20 minutes and limited to the garage.

2 Missing Babies Found Alive Decades After Their Mother's Killing: Police

The question of what happened to the woman's two children was finally answered decades after she was found dead in a desert, police said.

13 Pets Rescued From Hoarder-Like Conditions At Abandoned Apartment In San Diego's North County

Eleven dogs and two cats were found living in hoarding-like conditions at an apartment in Vista, according to San Diego Humane Society.

Airdrops And Hotshots Stop Brushfire In Angeles National Forest Near Palmdale

Hotshot crews are described as the Special Forces of wildland firefighting.

Burglary Suspect Arrested In Riverside County After Vehicle, Music Instruments Found

A Lake Elsinore man was in custody on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of stolen property, officials said.

CoolKicks CEO Arrested While Livestreaming An Auction In Warehouse Raid

LAPD officers executed a search at the warehouse and detained four people, including CEO Adeel Shams, according to police and a report.

Deputies Arrest Man, Woman Suspected Of Burglarizing Model Homes

The man and a woman are suspected of breaking into model homes in the area and stealing circuit breakers, authorities said.

Detectives Raid Closed Pet Cremation Business In San Diego's North County

The search warrant was served as part of a criminal investigation, authorities said.

Former USC And NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez Charged After Stabbing

The altercation and stabbing occurred in an alleyway near Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery in downtown Indianapolis.

Higher Gas Prices Expected After Nine-Plus Hour Refinery Fire In SoCal

Witnesses reported hearing a blast, then seeing a wall of flames that could be seen from several miles away.

Man Arrested After Crashing Vehicle Onto LA City Hall's Steps

Bomb squad personnel responded to the scene following the arrest to ensure the area was safe.

Man Arrested In Connection With Threats To TikTok In Los Angeles County

TikTok employees reported receiving a series of online threats through various social media platforms.

Man Dies After House Fire In Los Angeles

The 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.

Man Dies In Magic Mountain Amusement Park Lot

A man collapsed and died in the parking lot, police said.

Man Shot To Death In South Los Angeles

Arriving paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Metrolink Train In Burbank

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Series Of Earthquakes Rattle Inland Empire — Did You Feel Them?

The quakes ranged in magnitude from 2.5 to 3.5.

SoCal Resident Sentenced In Plot To Assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The Simi Valley resident was arrested in June 2022 near Kavanaugh's Maryland home.

Suspect Identified In Fatal Long Beach Stabbing

Alejandro Iniestra, 34, was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, according to the Long Beach Police Department.

Trump Deploys CA National Guard To Portland, Newsom Vows Legal Battle

The California Guard members being sent to Oregon remain under federal control after being federalized in response to Los Angeles unrest.

3 New CA Laws Recently Signed By Newsom

From AI regulation to laws restricting officers from wearing masks, here are a pile of new laws and how they will affect you.

49ers' QB Saw Dead Body From Hotel Balcony Before Rams Game: Report

As the team left for the stadium, players saw a coroner's van arrive, according to The Athletic.

Can Driverless Cars Be Ticketed In CA?

Robotaxis have racked up tens of thousands of dollars in fines for traffic violations in California. Here's how the state is handling it.

DEA Warns CA Of Drug Stronger Than Fentanyl: Opioid 'Unlike Any Other.'

It is about 200 to 300 times more potent than morphine and 10 times more potent than fentanyl.

Flesh Eating Parasite Warning Issued By CA Health Officials

The rare parasite feeds on living tissue and has been seen in international travelers and within 70 miles of the southern border.

These CA Towns Rank Among The 'Best Small Cities In America'

WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. See where cities in California rank.

This CA Restaurant Ranked Among 10 Best In North America

Nine other restaurants from the state were ranked among the top 50.