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This photo provided by NASA shows clockwise from bottom left are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui gathering for a crew portrait.
This photo provided by NASA shows clockwise from bottom left are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui gathering for a crew portrait. (NASA via AP)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Report Of Grenades Found Near SGV Elementary School Prompts Lockdown: Report

The school was placed in lockdown as authorities responded to the scene, according to a report.

Astronauts To Splash Down Off CA Coast In The First Medical Evacuation Of International Space Station

The four returning astronauts are aiming for an early Thursday morning splashdown in the Pacific near San Diego.

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Baby Dolphin Back Flips For Mom In Newport Beach: Video

The video captured what marine life enthusiasts call "pure dolphin joy" just off the coast of Orange County.

Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Attacking Family With Chainsaw Pleads Not Guilty

The 31-year-old is accused of threatening family members and a deputy with a chainsaw and a knife.

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Man Trying To Traffic Teen Busted At OC Motel, Prosecutors Say

A 33-year-old Long Beach man was charged with multiple felony counts after an investigation that led to the rescue of a 17-year-old victim.

Crews Search For Human Remains In Aftermath Of Major SFV Fire

It took over 100 firefighters around two hours to extinguish the blaze.

Cars Explode In Deadly Inland Empire Crash: Road Closures In Place

The sound of the violent crash at Highland and Del Rossa drives woke a neighborhood Wednesday morning.

Amtrak To Add 13th Roundtrip On Surfliner Between Los Angeles And San Diego

"With the 13th roundtrip, riders have more options for commuting, business travel, and leisure trips along our coast."

Man's Manhattan Beach Arrest Was 7th DUI Arrest, 3rd In 5 Months

The driver was arrested on a DUI charge and for driving with a suspended license, according to police.

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