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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will stay open through Sunday.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will stay open through Sunday. (Kristina Houck/Patch)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, May 13

Rescue Dogs To Compete For Prom King And Queen At Annual Puppy Prom

Puppy Prom brings together former orphan pets and their forever families for a fundraiser benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center.

E-Moto Manslaughter Case Against An OC Mom: 6 Things To Know

The woman's 14-year-old son was doing wheelies when his e-motorcycle crashed into an 81-year-old man on his way home from work, police say.

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LeBron James Undecided On return For 24th NBA Season After Lakers' Playoff Run Ends

The top scorer in league history stuck to the strategy of declining to announce his future immediately after postseason defeat

Grand Opening Of Snoop Dogg's Long Beach Store Postponed Due To Safety Concerns

While the grand opening did not occur as planned, the store was open on Saturday to customers.

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2nd Teen Arrested In Teen Mob Attack On Man In Orange County: Police

The attack involved a mob of teenagers, many of them apparently on e-bikes, gathered at the beach.

Ex-CA Gov Candidate Threatened Witnesses In Fiancée's Dating-App Burglary Case: Prosecutors

The billionaire former Democratic donor was arrested this week.

'An Unexpected Encore': Season Extended At The Flower Fields At Carlsbad Ranch

The Flower Fields will stay open through Sunday.

13 Injured When Bus, Gravel Truck And Car Collide

Thirteen people were injured in the Wednesday morning crash.

Temecula School Board Approves Layoff Of 7 Employees

The trustees voted on the cuts for the 2026-2027 school year during its regular board meeting on Tuesday night.

Wildomar Amateur Boxer Heads To USA Boxing National Junior Olympics, Summerfest: Help Him Get There

Steven Rojas is a special kind of boxer, his home gym, Temecula Boxing Training Academy, says. Here's how to help support his journey.

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