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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 1:

Son Survives, Mom Still Missing After Medevac Helicopter Crash Kills 2 Off Catalina

Catalina Hernandez was being flown to the mainland after an allergic reaction when the helicopter crashed; her son survived, relatives said.

TVUSD Trustee Accused Of Placing Listening Device Under Colleagues' Desk: Sheriff's Department

Trustee Melinda Anderson was seen on video kneeling in front of two trustees' desk and placing something underneath.

Newsom Splits RivCo Sheriff's Department And Coroner's Office, Stripping Bianco Of Title

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1379 into law Thursday, bringing 'much-needed oversight,' as Sheriff Chad Bianco claims "political retribution.'

Olympics Expected To Drive $13B In Spending Across LA County

A new report projects billions in games-related spending, tens of thousands of jobs and major infrastructure investment ahead of 2028.

Kids Get Free Admission To San Diego Zoo, Safari Park In October

Children 11 and younger can visit for free as HalGLOWeen and the Autumn Festival return.

Couple Identified In Santa Monica Murder-Suicide

The husband and wife were found dead during a welfare check Saturday, hours after police believe the shooting occurred.

Newsom Signs Campus Sexual Violence Laws As Horrific Case Sheds Spotlight On Issue

The legislation comes as renewed scrutiny of a Cornell sexual assault case puts campus safety back in the national spotlight.

CEO Accused Of Illegally Shipping Restricted AI Tech To China In LA County

The man is accused of using his LA County tech company to smuggle more than $300 million in restricted servers to China.

PCH Cameras Catch 100K Speeding Violations In 9 Days

The city pushed back the start of its 60-day warning period as officials make installation adjustments and study speed limits.

Residents May Hear Noise As Pacific Airshow Returns To OC For 2026 Season

The Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach is underway, and residents can expect jet plane noise across Orange County starting this week.

Give Blood, Get An 'Addams Family' T-Shirt In San Diego County

Donors who give blood in October will receive a special-edition T-shirt featuring Thing from "The Addams Family."

Snow-Guessing Contest Returns To Aerial Tramway For 2026

Even as temperatures return to 100 degrees or higher, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway's annual competition asks, "When will it snow?"

Southbound 215 Interchange In Riverside County To Close For Repairs Friday

The closure will take place overnight, Caltrans said.

Limited-Edition Cookie Hits Newport Beach Bakery For 3 Days Only

A very special cookie is coming to Levain Bakery in Fashion Island this weekend for a limited time. What to know.