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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, Sept. 24:

2 Killed In Plane Crash In Inland Empire

The identities of the two deceased were not yet known.

Attorney's 'Terminator' Post Causes Kerfuffle In Arnold Schwarzenegger's Car Crash Trial

A woman is accusing California's former governor of negligent driving in a 2022 Sunset Boulevard crash.

Police Search For Drug Source In Presley Gerber's Santa Monica Death

Detectives are investigating the 27-year-old model's suspected overdose, while SMPD says it is too early to discuss possible charges.

San Diego Humane Society's Fur Ball Celebrates 40 Years

The dog-friendly fundraiser returns Oct. 3 with dining, auctions, live music and an after-party.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Boost Hollywood Production With Federal Tax Credit

The act would establish a 20 percent tax credit on labor expenses for American workers n qualifying film and television productions.

4 Injured In Hawthorne Shooting; Suspect At Large: Reports

Four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the early-morning shooting near Crenshaw Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue, police said.

Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest

After his initial arrest in 2014 John Edward Moll Gutierrez is still awaiting trial in the 28-year-old slaying.

Katie Porter Poised To Join California Community Colleges Board of Governors

The UC Irvine law professor who represented OC in Congress from 2019 to 2025 was appointed to the board & is awaiting state senate approval.

6 People Killed On Long Beach Roads In 18 Days

The six fatal crashes come as Long Beach reaches the target year of its Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.

RivCo Sheriff Ordered To Return Seized Ballots

The case stemmed from the sheriff's investigation into alleged fraud in the Proposition 50 special election.

Temecula Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Collision With Delivery Truck: CHP

CHP said the motorcycle and a delivery truck impacted, ejecting the rider into a ditch.

Sea Turtle Eggs Laid Near Seal Beach Safety In Question: Is OC Their Long-Term Nesting Ground?

As experts plan how to properly protect North OC's newest neighbors, a wildlife expert suggests the sea turtles may have nested here before.

Coast Guard Detains 8 People From Boat Off Point Loma

Eight adults aboard the boat were detained on suspicion of being in the country illegally, officials said.

Unserialized AR-15-Style Rifle, 2 Handguns Seized In Palos Verdes Estates

Two suspects were arrested in unrelated incidents on consecutive days, according to Palos Verdes Estates police.