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Actress Claims Cameron Stole Her Likeness For 'Avatar' | Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girl: Sheriff | Freeway Shooting

Tim Nelligan, an expert in soil vapor testing, confirmed by phone Thursday that he was on the premises, gathering samples from the yards of Flores and a neighbor. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, May 7.

Scientists Take Soil Samples Outside Home Of Man Convicted Of Killing Kristin Smart's Mother

A search warrant was served at the home of Susan Flores, whose son Paul Flores was convicted of killing Kristin Smart.

Iconic Disneyland Attraction Gets Major Update

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Disneyland officials announced plans to change an attraction that is as old as the park itself.

Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girl: Sheriff's Office

Jose Santana, 36, was arrested Wednesday after a four-day manhunt, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

South Bay Store That Sold Gun to Correspondent's Dinner Suspect 'Disproportionately' Linked To Crimes: Hahn

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn is calling on the district attorney to launch an investigation into Turner's Outdoorsman.

Actress Claims James Cameron, Disney Stole Her Likeness For Key 'Avatar' Character

The suit includes interviews between James Cameron and his production team that mention the actress by name as inspiration for the character.

Suspect In Terrorizing Beverlywood Home Invasion Robbery Arrested

Police believe the suspect is part of a South American theft group.

Woman Mauled By Dog At OC Shelter Awarded $450K In Lawsuit

The volunteer was mauled by a Labrador-beagle mix at Orange County Animal Care's Tustin facility.

2,000+ Grams Of Fentanyl, Firearms Found In Major South OC Drug Bust

The stop happened at around 2:07 a.m. in the City of San Juan Capistrano.

Motorcyclist Shot On 215 Freeway In Murrieta, Offramp Shut Down: CHP

The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital by ground ambulance in unknown condition.

LA28 Unveils Plans To Highlight LA Fashion, Food, Music And Arts

Officials are working on a program to reduce or eliminate ticket or entrance fees for some of cultural programming during the 2028 Games.

Metro's Subway Extension Opens Friday, Offering 20-Minute Rides Between DTLA, Beverly Hills

The subway extension will shuttle passengers between Beverly Hills and downtown LA in about 20 minutes.

DOJ Alleges UCLA Medical School Used Race in Admissions Process

TheDepartment of Justice wrote that the medical school "continues to intentionally discriminate against applicants based on their race."

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