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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, Oct. 15:

Boy, 10, Still Missing 2 Days After SoCal Disappearance: AMBER Alert

Ian Moreno, 10, was last seen Tuesday.

Peak Fire Grows To 50 Acres, Forces Evacuations In San Gabriel Valley

The Peak Fire threatened homes in the San Gabriel Valley after breaking out Thursday afternoon.

Evacuations Issued When 400+ Acre Brush Fire Breaks Out Amid High Winds At Camp Pendleton

The fire, dubbed the Henderson Fire, was reported shortly after 2 p.m. in the area of Brown and Henderson streets at Camp Pendleton.

Burglars Stomp French Bulldog To Death During Home Break-In: Report

The burglars brutally killed the dog after breaking into the home, according to police.

OC Woman Who Registered Dog To Vote Avoids Jail, Must Foot Bill For Voter Fraud Billboards

The Costa Mesa woman charged with five felonies for casting ballots in her dog's name has had her case dismissed, prosecutors say.

'Jackie' The Bald Eagle's Cause Of Death Revealed

Wildlife officials said there was no evidence her mate "Shadow" or their eaglets were also ill.

Congress Proposes $42M Investigation Into Toxic Waste Off California Coast

Federal legislation targets decades of ocean dumping as the EPA reassesses a separate DDT contamination site off Palos Verdes.

Santa Ana Winds Threaten LA: What’s Closed, Where You Can’t Park And Who Could Lose Power

Elevated wildfire conditions are likely through Saturday as LA braces for 70 mph winds and possible power shutoffs.

Perris Becomes Latest RivCo Town To Reject Data Centers

Perris is the fourth city in California to ban data centers.

San Diego Man And Nephew, 12, Lost At Sea In Fishing Trip Gone Awry

The San Diego man and his nephew may have experienced turbulent weather and ocean conditions as a result of Tropical Storm Rachel.

Santa Monica Library Increases Cleaning Amid E. Coli Allegations

City officials have increased library cleaning amid E. coli allegations but have yet to receive the test results.

Trump Administration Sues To Block Counting Of 20K Challenged Ballots In LA County

The filing came two days after the Trump administration sent demand letters to election officials.

OC Church Pays $12M To Woman Who Said She Was 'Violently' Sexually Assaulted By Pastor: Report

Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa will pay a $12 million settlement to end the lawsuit, The Orange County Register reported.

Walk Of Fame Star Honoring Oscar-Winning ET Creator Unveiled

The star posthumously honoring three-time Oscar-winning special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi was unveiled on Thursday.

Red Flag Warnings Take Effect As Santa Ana Winds Threaten Southern California

Strong winds, dangerously low humidity and soaring temperatures could fuel rapidly spreading wildfires through Saturday.

SoCal Man Gets Prison Time For $63M Ponzi Scheme

Marco Giovanni Santarelli, 57, pleaded guilty Oct. 20 of last year to a count of wire fraud.

Burglars Use Vehicle In Studio City Smash-And-Grab At Yoga Clothing Store

Two masked-and-gloved suspects managed to escape, police said.