​Serial 'Butt Sniffer'​ Strikes Again | Murder-Suicide | Vehicle Flies 100 Feet Off Highway: 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 humid conditions to continue before a cooling trend begins this week, according to the National Weather Service.

"Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms will continue through the middle of the week as the monsoon weather pattern continues across the mountains and deserts, although this will be winding down going into the later part of the week and into the weekend, with a lesser chance of afternoon thunderstorms," NWS San Diego forecasters wrote Monday.

"Inland valleys may see a storm or two this afternoon, otherwise all areas will remain humid through the early part of the week," forecasters continued. "A cooling trend will begin tomorrow and continue through Wednesday, then remain nearly steady through the weekend. A weak trough offshore will help to lower chances for monsoonal storm activity across the mountains and deserts by the middle of the week with less humid conditions."

In other news, a boy was fatally shot; four people were killed and two were injured in a crash; two women and a man were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide; a serial "butt sniffer" was arrested again; and a vehicle went 1,000 feet off a highway.

Plus, after years of working to restore students' attendance rates in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that California is on track to cut chronic absenteeism by half in the next five years. To help districts meet that goal, the state Department of Education has issued a California Attendance Guide.

Here are some of the stories you may have missed:

3 Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide At Rolling Hills Home

The names of the three people and their causes of death will be released by the Medical Examiner's office.

4 Killed, 2 Injured In Temecula Crash: Police

Two of the deceased were young teens, police said.

Boy Fatally Shot In Los Angeles County

The child was pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported.

Brush Fire That Broke Out East Of Temecula Now 90% Contained

The blaze — dubbed the Vail Fire — was first reported at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Debris Fire Engulfs Big Rig Parked In Los Angeles Neighborhood

It took 38 firefighters 20 minutes to put out the fire, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Man Arrested For Sexual Assault In Long Beach: Police

The investigation is ongoing.

Man Killed; SWAT Team Arrests Suspect After 8-Hour Standoff

Arriving officers discovered the wounded man lying on the ground in front of the residence, police said. The man died at the scene.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In Scam Targeting Senior Citizens

Prosecutors say six victims in California and Arizona gave just over $200,000 combined to Jiaci Liu in the span of one week.

Man Suffers Serious Injuries In San Diego Crash

The Civic driver was ejected from his car, suffering life-threatening brain injuries and several fractures, police said.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash In San Diego

The car fled the scene and paramedics rushed the motorcyclist to a hospital, where he was treated for a brain bleed and a fractured pelvis.

Police Seeking Information After Deadly Hit-And-Run In Los Angeles Friday Night

A man was struck and killed as he was exiting his parked vehicle in Reseda, police say.

Search For Emmanuel Haro Takes Police To Badlands, But No Remains Found

Jake Haro was present for the search, according to the sheriff's department.

Serial 'Butt Sniffer' Arrested Again, This Time in Burbank

Calese Crowder, a registered sex offender currently on parole, has a history of similar offenses dating back to 2021, according to police.

Vehicle Flies 1,000 Feet Off Angeles Crest Highway

The iPhone of the person inside notified authorities of the need for help.

Woman Fatally Shot On Metro Bus Near LAX

The suspected gunman fled the scene on foot and remained at large Saturday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

4 CA Amusement Parks Among 20 Best In U.S. In New Ranking

Of 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve the "best of the best" milestone, according to TripAdvisor.

CA Bill Sparks Controversy Over Parental Rights, Child Safety

The bill was created to ensure children are cared for by an adult in the event their parents are detained or deported.

'Cold Civil War': 5 Things To Know About CA’s Redistricting Special Election

California Democrats are pursuing a partisan midterms redistricting plan in response to Texas Republicans. Here's how and what's at stake.

If Texas Gerrymanders, Should CA Do The Same? Readers Weigh In

Here's what readers said about Newsom's plan for a power grab by redrawing its maps as a retaliatory move against Texas doing the same.

Menendez Brothers Denied Parole: 5 Things To Know

Prison infractions and gang ties did not sit well with parole board commissioners, and neither did the slaying of Kitty Menendez.

Newsom's National Profile Soars With Latest Trump Fight, But There Are Risks

In the national redistricting battle, Newsom is benefiting from a torrent of national media exposure