818 Roundup: Wacky stories from the public safety desk; Missing hikers rescued

Dec. 31, 2014 7 AM PT

Good morning, 818! Happy New Year’s Eve! Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. Temperatures for today are expected to reach a high of 57 degrees and a low of 34 degrees with frost in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. For those celebrating the end of 2014 tonight, stay warm and be safe!

In case you missed them, here are your headlines from the weekend:

From a man who was chased by a pack of wild coyotes to a newlywed couple saving a falling toddler, here are some of the most interesting stories in 2014 from the public safety desk.
Four hikers reported missing in the Angeles National Forest area north of La Cañada Flintridge early Tuesday were rescued by search-and-rescue team members around 7:30 a.m. the same day.
About 75 Little League baseball players took part in the 19th annual Falcon Winter Baseball Camp Monday and Tuesday at Stengel Field in Glendale. Coaches and players from Crescenta Valley High led the youngsters in a series of hitting, fielding, pitching and base-running drills.
Snow levels are plummeting in Southern California, the possibility that local communities could see flakes is increasing, and those camping along the 2015 Rose Parade route in Pasadena may encounter near-freezing conditions, forecasters say.
And in case you missed it, restaurant reporter Lisa Dupuy goes over some of the 818’s best eateries serving up tasty New Year’s Eve menus tonight. But act quickly because reservations are a must.

Thanks for reading! See you all in 2015!