Power Shutoffs Planned + Music Legend Dies: SoCal In-Brief

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Power Shutoffs Planned + Music Legend Dies: SoCal In-Brief Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.

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, Daylight Savings Time ended on Sunday, and Patch readers weighed in on the longstanding, but highly controversial changing of the clocks .

Nearly 200,000 customers face the potential of a public safety power shutoff this week as high winds and low humidity put Southern California under a fire weather watch.

Aside from the wind and dry conditions, Southern California is in for a week of clear skies and mild temperatures, with highs in the 60s in the deserts and low 70s almost everywhere else.

Public Safety Power Shutoffs Possible Across SoCal This Week

Dry, windy conditions are forecast to bring an elevated wildfire risk as SoCal Edison says it could cut off power to 170,000 customers.

Quincy Jones, Music Titan Behind Jackson And Sinatra, Dead At 91

Quincy Jones produced Michael Jackson's Thriller and arranged Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald records, becoming a titan of the industry.

The crash occurred after a driver ran a red light at Van Buran Boulevard and collided with another car early Saturday morning.

With Gavel In Reach, Jeffries Campaigns For House Candidates In CA

Hakeem Jeffries, striving to become the first Black speaker of the House, campaigned in Los Angeles and Orange Counties this weekend.

California Ski Resorts' Opening Days For 2024-25 Season

The snow has landed, and ski resorts across the state will begin to open later this month with new lifts, lodges and other upgrades.

How To Track Your 2024 Ballot In California

More than 26 million are registered to vote and some 8 million ballots have been returned. Here's a step-by-step guide to track your votes.

California Voters Consider Controversial Vacation Home Tax

A proposed tax in an iconic California vacation spot has been tested in areas where unoccupied homes are blamed for the housing crisis.

Los Angeles County Sues Pepsi And Coca-Cola Over Plastic Bottles

The suit alleges PepsiCo and Coca-Cola companies have misled the public about the recyclability and health impact of their plastic bottles.

Fernando Valenzuela Mural Unveiled in Boyle Heights

"This mural is all about representation," Robert Vargas, who painted the mural, said at the ceremony unveiling it.

Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Valencia Park

The pedestrian is not expected to survive, the San Diego Police Department said Monday.

Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed for SD County Beaches

The health department issued a warning to swimmers due to high bacteria levels and multuple beaches and pools in San Diego County.

Mobile Home Fire Displaces 8 People In Mead Valley

Southern California Red Cross was assisting the three adults and five children who were displaced by the fire.

Fernando Valenzuela Mural Unveiled in Boyle Heights

"This mural is all about representation," Robert Vargas, who painted the mural, said at the ceremony unveiling it.

'Prolific' Robbers Arrested After Serial Valley Jewelry Robberies: PD

The suspects followed their victims in a car before confronting them outside businesses and stripping them of jewelry, police said.

Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In Long Beach

Police are looking for the driver of a newer model Chevrolet Silverado, who struck a pedestrian on Anaheim Street and kept going.

Deputies, Juveniles Hurt When Alleged DUI Driver Hits Patrol SUV

The crash occurred at about 9:20 p.m. Sunday on westbound Palmdale Boulevard in Palmdale.

LA County Voters to Decide on Extending, Increasing Homelessness Sales

Once again, voters in Los Angeles are being asked to figure out a long term spending strategy for addressing homelessness.

Police are investigating his death as homicide but no suspect information was available.

Voters To Decide on Major Overhaul To LA County Government Structure

If approved by voters, Measure G would expand the Board of Supervisors and the county CEO position would become an elected position.

As DST Ends, Is It Time To Ditch Twice-A-Year Clock Changes? [Survey]

We asked readers if it's time to adopt permanent daylight savings or standard time, or if we should keep changing our clocks twice a year.