Toddler Dies In Hot Car While Mom Gets Lip Filler | Homicide Rate Hits 60-Year-Low | Buddy Holly Musical

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, July 9.

Toddler Left In Hot Car While Mom Got Lip Filler Dies: Reports

The toddler and his sibling were left in a car outside a Bakersfield spa on a 101-degree day, according to multiple news reports.

Homicide Rate In LA On Track To Hit 60-Year Low

Los Angeles is on pace for its lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years, officials said Wednesday.

Community Rallies Around Single Mom After Fireworks Blast Kills 8-Year-Old

The Orange County community is rallying to support a local family after an 8-year-old child was killed by a fireworks display.

Garbage Piles Up Around SoCal As Workers Join Nationwide Strike

Trash pickup has stalled around the region as Republic Services workers demand better pay and working conditions.

'Electrifying Tribute': Buddy Holly Musical Premieres In Long Beach Friday

"Audiences will feel like they’re at a Buddy Holly concert,” Executive Producer of Musical Theatre West, Paul Garman, said.

Bomb Squad Removes Live Ordinance From San Diego Building

The San Diego bomb squad was called to the scene to assist the fire department.

Man Faces Child Abuse Charges When 3-Year-Old Ingests Fentanyl In Newport Beach

A Las Vegas man was charged with felony child abuse and endangerment after a 3-year-old relative tested positive for fentanyl.