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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 Southern Californian's top stories, Golden State residents should know that the state's legislature is weighing a bill that would shake up the work week for hundreds of thousands of workers.
AB 2932 would nix the traditional 40-hour work week and be reduced to 32 hours for companies with more than 500 employees. The workweek would shift likely to four eight-hour days. Employees working longer than four days would be owed overtime pay.
The legislation, authored by Assembly Members Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Evan Low (D-San Jose), is similar to a federal bill introduced by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside). Takano is working to change the Fair Labor Standards Act.
"After a nearly two-year-long pandemic that forced millions of people to explore remote work options, it's safe to say that we can't — and shouldn't — simply go back to normal, because normal wasn't working," Takano wrote in a statement late last year. "People were spending more time at work, less time with loved ones, their health and well-being was worsening, and all the while, their pay has remained stagnant."
Read more about the bill here.
From a tree trimmer found dead hanging from a tree, to a convicted carjacker who walked away from a reentry facility, here are some of the stories you may have missed over the weekend.
CA Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week: What To Know
California could become the first state to reduce its workweek from 40 to 32 hours for a large chunk of workers.
Tree Trimmer Found Dead Hanging 50 Feet In LA
A tree trimmer was found hanging from a tree near Studio City for an unknown amount of time.
Convicted Carjacker Walks Away From Reentry Facility In LA
Oscar Orozco was sent to the facility Feb. 1 and was scheduled to be released from prison in February 2023, officials said.
'Spider Man: No Way Home' Wins 3 Kids' Choice Awards
The ceremony was held at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar, hosted by Miranda Cosgrove and four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end Rob Gronkowski.
'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' Has Big Opening Weekend With $71M
The children's film opened with $71 million this weekend to lead all films in North America, according to industry estimates.
SoCal Grocery Workers Ratify Contract With Stater Bros.
Voting is scheduled this week on a tentative deal with other stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons.
1 Dead, 3 Hospitalized When Panga Boat Capsizes Near OB Pier
The three people who were rescued were taken to UC San Diego Medical Center for treatment.
2 Killed, 2 Injured In Lake Elsinore Crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on State Route 74 at Hammack Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
3 Taken Into Custody During Hot Stop On I-805
Police conducted a hot stop on southbound Interstate 805 and took a woman driver and two male passengers into custody.
Beaumont Felons Found With Guns, Drugs: RSO
Two 18-year-old felons are accused of possessing semi-automatic handguns and illegal narcotics in Beaumont.
Mission Valley Apartment Complex Evacuated During Fire
The fire sparked at CentrePoint Apartments, west of Fashion Valley mall.
Biker Killed In Crash On Ortega Highway In San Juan Capistrano
The crash happened on the westbound route at Antonio Parkway, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Rider Falls Off Bike, Injured On Hiking Trail Near Escondido
The woman was taken to Palomar Medical Center with unknown injuries.
Fire Damages Home In Palm Desert
The fire left one person and five dogs temporarily displaced, authorities said.
LA County Preaches COVID Vigilance As Spring Holidays Near
The county has seen a daily rise in COVID infections, correlating with the local spread of BA.2.
LASD Deputy Union Files New Action In Vaccine Discipline Dispute
The first suit is still pending trial.
Man Accused Of Firing Shots Inside His Culver City Home
The man, suspected of being drunk, was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm for allegedly firing at least two shots.
Man Killed In Palmdale Hit-And-Run Crash
Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Person Found Dead Inside Burning Vehicle In Santa Clarita
The vehicle was burning in a ditch on the Golden State Freeway in Santa Clarita.
Hundreds Protest COVID Vaccine Mandates At Downtown LA Rally
Over 1,000 people gathered in downtown Los Angeles Sunday to protest COVID vaccine mandates.
Cooling Trend Forecast For San Diego County
A cooling trend was forecast Sunday through Tuesday as low pressure deepens over the western U.S., the National Weather Service said.
Gas Prices Drop For 13th Straight Day In Los Angeles County
The average price has dropped 19.9 cents over the past 13 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
Gas Prices Drop For 12th Consecutive Day In Riverside County
The average price has dropped 17.8 cents over the past 12 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
Gas Prices Drop For 12th Straight Day In San Diego County
The average price has dropped 19.6 cents over the past 12 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
Slight Drop In COVID Hospitalizations Reported In Los Angeles County
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has decreased slightly, dropping by five people to 262.
COVID Hospitalizations Hold Steady In Orange County
The last time the county's COVID hospitalizations were this low was early July 2021, before the Delta variant fueled last summer's surge.
COVID Hospitalizations Fall To 37 In Riverside County
The number of people hospitalized with coronavirus in Riverside County has dropped to 37, the lowest total since last June.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hold Steady In San Diego County
San Diego County's COVID-19 hospitalizations have decreased by five to 111, according to the latest state data.
1 Killed, Another Injured In Possible Gang-Related Attack In Orange County
A boy was fatally stabbed in Orange County, while another boy was injured, authorities said.
LAX Clears 'Suspicious Item' Alert At Terminal 4
Passengers were urged to check their flight status for possible travel delays after airport police evacuated a terminal.
Two Women Accused Of Running Prostitution House In Riverside County
Deputies seized $14,000 in cash from two women accused of running a prostitution house in La Quinta, sheriff's officials said.
Ultralight Plane Crashes On Runway Of CA Skydiving Facility
An ultralight aircraft crashed on the runway of Skydive San Diego with just the pilot, a 73-year-old man, aboard.
San Diego Man Killed In Freeway Traffic Crash While Changing Tire Identified
A 22-year-old man who died in a traffic crash while trying to change a flat tire on his car alongside a South Bay freeway was identified.
Man Held On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and slashing her neck with a kitchen knife.
Police Shoot At Burglary Suspect Who Takes Hostages In San Diego Home
A suspect who reportedly took a man and a woman hostage in a Tierrasanta neighborhood while sexually assaulting the woman was shot by cops.
Coroner's officials released the names of the three people who were killed after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire.
Chris Rock Mostly Avoids 'The Slap' During Indio Show
Comedian Chris Rock kept Will Smith's name out of his mouth during a stand-up show at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.
This article originally appeared on the San Diego Patch
