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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday June 24.

Police are asking for help finding 68-year-old Kenneth Dobbins believed to be on the run with his two dogs.

In California, Vice President JD Vance discussed faith and the similarities between impeached presidents Richard Nixon and Donald Trump.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help support the man's recovery.

The oceanfront home is located in the coastal enclave of Emerald Bay.

The incident was captured on police body camera footage and posted to social media.

The UNICORN heart procedure offers new hope for patients with limited treatment options. Read more on the procedure and the patient.

It's been a slow progression of closures for this once beloved restaurant chain. This was the last one in the Inland Empire.

A judge ordered the doctor's ex-wife and the accused gunman to stand trial but found there was not enough evidence to charge two others.

Palisades Fire arson suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht stands accused of setting the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.

Christopher Creek, 52, was arrested in connection with the 1999 murder of Diane Ayres, a 23-year-old San Diego resident, police said.

The Irvine man was charged with felony animal cruelty for beating the Mallard duckling to death and seriously injuring a second.

The 36,300-square-foot facility will include 10 courts, including a championship-sized court, a pro shop and private event space.

Authorities said the man was visiting the park with his family when the incident occurred.

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