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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Woman Becomes First Person To Swim Entire CA Coast, Passing Whales And Great Whites

Catherine Breed completed the coastal journey Sunday, raising money and awareness for conservation.

La Jolla Couple Accuses Disney And 'Toy Story' Actor Of Elder Abuse, Fraud In Lawsuit

The couple claims they lost about $900,000 after investing more than $2 million in gold coins through the former child actor.

OC Sheriff Drones Will Start Responding To 911 Calls In Lake Forest, Per New Program

The Orange County Sheriff's Department will launch the Drone as a First Responder program this month. What to know.

Girl, 3, Reunites With LA Firefighters Who Saved Her From Drowning

The 3-year-old girl had no pulse and wasn't breathing when firefighters arrived.

Sexually Violent Predator Found Dead In San Diego After Weeks-Long Search

Merle Wakefield, 69, disappeared from his Rancho Bernardo workplace Sept. 25 after removing his GPS monitoring device, authorities said.

Iconic Porto's Bakery & Cafe Confirms It Is Coming To The Inland Empire

The expansion into the Inland Empire marks a major milestone for the family-owned business, which traces its roots to Cuba.

Norte Fire Was Caused By Utility Company's Equipment Failure, Lawsuit Says

The lawsuit alleges the destructive fire, which charred up more than 500 acres of south Orange County, was caused by equipment failure.

Serial Rapist And Cosmetics Heir's Release From Prison Sparks Outrage In SGV

The cosmetics heir and convicted serial rapist is living in the SGV after his release from prison, prompting outrage from local officials.

San Diego Zoo Announces Birth Of Baby Sloth

Visitors may catch a glimpse of the baby and its mother at the San Diego Zoo.

Santa Monica Approves $700K License Plate Readers With Police Investigative Capabilities

The system will modernize parking enforcement while also providing data to the police department's Real-Time Crime Center.

Coyote Attacks Toddler In LA Backyard, Neighbors Say Officials Were Warned: Reports

A 16-month-old boy was injured in the attack, which neighbors say could have been prevented.

Riverside County Property Owners Face Ticking Clock On Tax Relief Deadlines

You might be paying too much in property tax, but you'll need to make your case with the county.

State Authorizes Emergency Treatment Of Hazardous Chemicals At Torrance Facility

California regulators authorized emergency treatment of potentially explosive chemicals stored at a Torrance industrial facility.

ICE Agents Accused Of Breaking Citizen' Arm During Dramatic Detention In LA County: Reports

Police found the injured, handcuffed U.S. citizen and arranged medical care after Saturday's confrontation in North Long Beach.