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P-22 Memorial; UC Workers Reach Deal To End Strike | 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.
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LOS ANGELES, 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 California’s top stories, Golden State residents should know that statewide, the University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
The strike disrupted classes at all 10 of the university system's campuses. The agreement still needs to be ratified before the strike officially ends.
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The bargaining units said some workers could see raises of up to 66% over the next two years. The contracts would go through May 31, 2025. Read more about it here.
Here are some of the stories you missed over the weekend.
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Memorial Hike Planned At Griffith Park For Iconic Mountain Lion P-22
The beloved puma was widely mourned following the news of his euthanization.
UC Workers Reach Deal To End Strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday that may bring some 36,000 workers better pay and more benefits.
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Van Near Escondido
A 26-year-old San Diego man was killed when a van driver pulled out of a driveway and collided with the motorcycle.
Riverside County's COVID Hospitalizations Drop Slightly
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Riverside County declined by 17 to 191, according to the state.
Karen Bass: Encampments in LA Should Be 'Significantly Down' in 4 Year
Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press," Bass was asked how her declaration would differ from a similar action taken by the former mayor.
Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shooting With Culver City Police
A domestic violence suspect was shot to death Sunday in a confrontation with police in Culver City, authorities said.
One Dead, One Injured In Shooting Behind 7-Eleven
The injured man was hospitalized in stable condition.
2 Arrested In Death Of Woman Killed By Stay Bullet In OC
The victim was identified as Maria Del Rufugio Mora of Santa Ana, who was a mother of three children.
No-Burn Order Issued In Southland
It affects all those in the South Coast Air Basin, including the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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