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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, Sept. 30:

4 Children Sought In Endangered Missing Advisory Across Southern California

The children, ages 1 to 9, were last seen with their mother in Reseda and may be traveling in a gray Toyota Prius.

Deadly OC Viper Sighting Faked, Police Say: How AI And A Lie Caused Alarm

Police in Orange County continued to investigate a phony report of a deadly African viper in Santa Ana Wednesday.

Boy Dies In 4th-Story Fall At LA High School: Reports

A boy died Wednesday after falling from a fourth-story building on campus, according to reports.

GPS Device, Cellphone Found As Search Continues For Sexually Violent Predator

Merle Wakefield, 69, was convicted in 1980 and 1991 of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 and rape by force, officials said.

Former Houston Health Chief Dies After Swimming Emergency Off Hermosa Beach

Dr. David Persse, 66, a longtime emergency medicine leader with deep ties to Los Angeles County, suffered a severe spinal injury Saturday.

Temecula Luxury Consignment Store Closes, Leaves Resellers Holding The Bag

Surreal Luxury shuttered in Sept., emptying the showroom floor of thousands of dollars in goods & leaving consignors without money or merch.

Mother Of Abandoned 4-Month-Old Daughter Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder: LAPD

The 4-month-old girl was found unresponsive Monday night and later pronounced dead at a hospital, police said.

Otay Mesa Port Of Entry Reopens After Suspicious Package Prompts Closure

Police had urged people to avoid the Otay Mesa area and expect delays.

Cliff Collapse In Laguna Beach Caught On Camera, Access Closed

The rock slide happened just below the stairway viewpoint at Agate Street beach.

6 Arrested As High-End Vehicle Theft Crew Busted Across OC, LA County

A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.

AAA Top 10 Casinos: Pechanga Resort Casino Ranks High With Rooms, Food And Fun

Recognition comes as Temecula's Pechanga Resort Casino earns its 25th Four Diamond Award and Great Oak Steakhouse receives its 15th.

Wildomar Competing In 2026 MilVet Battle Of The Cities Challenge

Wildomar is one of several cities in southwest Riverside County that are participating in the competition.