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Padres' Season Over; Same-Sex Wedding Cake Ruling | SoCal In Brief

Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)

SAN DIEGO, 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.

But before we jump into the Southland's top stories, Golden State residents should know that a California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs.

The state Department of Fair Housing and Employment had sued Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, arguing owner Cathy Miller intentionally discriminated against the couple in violation of California's Unruh Civil Rights Act.

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Miller's attorneys argued her right to free speech and free expression of religion trumped the argument that she violated the anti-discrimination law.

"I'm hoping that in our community we can grow together," Miller told the Bakersfield Californian after the ruling. "And we should understand that we shouldn't push any agenda against anyone else." Read more about that here.

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From the San Diego Padres loss that cost them the season to a multi-vehicle crash that killed two teenagers and injured eight others — here are some of the stories you may have missed.

2 Teenagers Killed In Porter Ranch Crash, 8 Others Injured

A three-car crash Saturday night left two minors dead and injured several others in the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles.

Padres' Season Over After Loss To Phillies In Game 5 of NLCS

The San Diego Padres lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3, Sunday in Philadelphia, sending the Phillies to the World Series.

Beverly Hills Police Investigate Antisemitic Flyers

The report comes one day after seven activists with the anti-Jewish group Goyim Defense League draped signs on an overpass of the San Diego.

LA Hiker Rushed To Hospital After Fall At Bell Canyon Park

Authorities in West Hills rushed a hiker to a trauma center after falling near the El Escorpion Trail.

LA City Attorney Files Charges Vs. August Council Meeting Protestors

Two people are facing a combined 13 misdemeanor counts after inciting a ruckus at a city council meeting in August while protesting.

Wildlife Crossing Project On 101 Freeway Gets $5M From OC Couple

The crossing aims to provide a connection between mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains the larger populations to the north.

Man Stabbed During Argument In Long Beach; Woman Arrested

An argument at a motel escalated into the stabbing of a man, who was left with non-life-threatening wounds.

LA's Reparations Advisory Commission Seeks Survey Responses

The survey seeks feedback on areas that reparations should address and the "possibility of future reparative efforts for other harms done."

Sewage Spill Enters Ballona Creek, Prompting Beach Closure In MDR

A Marina del Rey beach remained closed Sunday after a sewage discharge in the View Park-Windsor Hills area made its way into Ballona Creek.

Beaumont Felon Arrested; Accused Of Possessing Non-Serialized Gun

A 19-year-old Beaumont man was arrested for allegedly possessing a non-serialized firearm and ammunition and violating probation.

Sunny Skies Expected This Week Over Riverside County

This week, temperatures will range from the high 60s to low 80s during the day. The coolest day of the week will be Monday.

Full Rail Closure Continues In SD, Service Scheduled To Resume Monday

Passengers should note that trains may be delayed up to 15 minutes on Monday.

Rainstorm Over San Diego County To Move East On Monday

Temperatures along the coast Sunday were predicted to reach the upper 60s, with overnight temps in the mid-50s.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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