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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, May 5.

Firefighter Accused Of Raping Women, Attacking 1 At Temecula Fire Station, Lawsuit Against Cal Fire Claims

David Renteria, 51, was rearrested Friday on suspicion of 12 felony charges, including multiple assaults, kidnapping and forcible rape.

Mom, Kids Hide In Bathroom As Burglars Break Into Their LA Home

A mother and her children were forced to hide in a bathroom when burglars broke into their home Monday night.

Shooting Shuts Down SoCal Freeway, Leads To Major Traffic Backups

A shooting shut down the westbound side of the freeway Tuesday afternoon.

Sketch Released Of Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl In Poway

The girl was with a friend at the time, who screamed for the man to stop, sheriff's officials said.

Disneyland License Plates Coming To CA: How To Get One

Sales from the license plates will go toward raising money for children's hospitals across the state.

Demi Lovato, Warren Zeiders Added To 2026 San Diego County Fair Concert Lineup

In addition to the new performers, reserved seating in the Grandstand was announced for the America 250 Fireworks Spectacular on July 4.

Becerra Gains Support, Ties Hilton For Lead In CA Governor's Race, Latest Poll Shows

California's 2026 gubernatorial race has seen multiple shifts in polls since former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell ended his campaign.

Bald Eaglets Named By Big Bear School Children: Meet Sandy And Luna

Sandy and Luna have been named! The two eaglets, hatched in March, are showing sings of walking, waddling and mischief making, experts say.

'Inherent Cruelty': 40 Illegal Shark Fins Seized From Private Jet Intercepted In CA

Officials said the case is an example of the "continued demand" for illegal wildlife specimen.

OC Senior Loses 20K+ In Scam Involving Spoof Call From Police Chief: Report

An Orange County man in his 80s lost tens of thousands of dollars in an elaborate scheme involving a spoof call from the police.