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The unfinished three-tower Oceanwide Plaza development, right, is pictured in 2024.
The unfinished three-tower Oceanwide Plaza development, right, is pictured in 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 12.

Man Shot Multiple Times During OC Road Rage Dispute; Gunman At Large

A 49-year-old man was left critically injured after he was shot multiple times during a road rage dispute in Orange County.

'How Can You Punish Them More Than They’ve Been Punished?' Parents Of Boy Killed In E-Moto Crash Charged

The parents of a teen killed in a e-motorcycle crash in Garden Grove pleaded not guilty Thursday to child endangerment.

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Prosecutors Back Challenge to Newsom Commutation of Death Sentences

A nonprofit group backed by prosecutors plans to sue to block the governor's mass clemency.

'Graffiti Towers' Cleaned Up In DTLA As $517M Sale Moves Forward

Crews removed graffiti from some 250 balconies at the unfinished skyscrapers, clearing a major hurdle in plans to complete the development.

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Andrew Garfield To Be Honored At Palm Springs Film 2027 Awards For 'Artificial'

The"Artificial" actor will receive the Spotlight Award for his performance at the 2027 Palm Springs International Film Awards.

'Fight The Powerlink': Hundreds Pack Temecula Town Hall To Oppose SDG&E Plan

"SDG&E's Powerlink is not a done deal, and it's not going away without a fight."

Coyote That Bit LA Toddler Was Shot Dead, Officials Said — But Neighbors Kept Seeing It

The animal’s fate took an unexpected turn weeks after officials said the threat had been eliminated.

Police Warn Against 'Dangerous' Teen Trend Hitting Orange County

The Door Kick Challenge is making its way around Orange County, and police warned residents of the very real consequences of the trend.

Rancho Palos Verdes Woman Indicted In Federal Voter Fraud Case

A Rancho Palos Verdes woman is accused of illegally voting in 2024 and lying on her citizenship application.

Teen Photographer Captures Humpback Whales Off San Diego Coast: Photos

Diego Brooks, 14, photographed several humpback whales during a Veterans Day whale-watching trip with his father.

OC Rep Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery After Heart Attack

The Orange County representative said he is recovering from emergency open-heart surgery following a heart attack over the weekend.

Boxes Of Psychedelic Mushrooms, 445 Rounds Of Ammo Seized After RivCo Tire Shop Burglary: Police

Investigators also found evidence indicating drug sales, police said.

Ex-Monrovia Officer Says He Was Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment

The lawsuit claims the officer was subjected to a humiliating act, sexual comments and retaliation after he spoke out.

After Guerrilla Paint Jobs, LA Could Let Volunteers Legally Repaint Faded Crosswalks

The proposal follows unauthorized crosswalk-painting efforts by volunteers frustrated with the city’s pace on street safety.

Massive Microsoft Outage Hits City Halls, Disrupts Government Communications

Microsoft's outage disrupted city employees across the South Bay and Santa Monica, prompting a public alert in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Body Found In Car ID'd As Missing RivCo Woman

The woman was reported missing from Indio on Monday, and her body was discovered later that same day.

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