Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, May 26.
One case resulted in potential public exposure at a San Diego hotel and an Imperial Beach ice cream shop.
Thanks to advances in forensic technology, investigators have new details in the case of a young woman found dead in the open desert.
The death is being investigated as a homicide, and the only suspect killed himself in a standoff earlier this month, authorities said.
Major League Volleyball announced Tuesday it will launch a Los Angeles franchise.
Police identified the suspect, 29-year-old Charles Fluker, as the 19-year-old victim's brother.
Authorities also alleged that through its violation of Civil Rights Act Title VI, the school breached funding contracts and grants.
Evacuation orders were eased for a portion of the 50,000 people who were told to leave their homes because of the failing tank.
Authorities said the vehicle they were traveling in was found, but the child and suspect were still missing.
Five people broke into a home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
As this week's weather changes, dust promises to foul the air through Wednesday.
The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 8:43 p.m. Monday in the City of Westminster.
The mass layoffs are expected to take effect on June 13.
This Eastvale speller is battling her way through the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
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