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Sugar catches a wave in the first heat of medium dogs during the World Dog Surfing Championships, Aug. 3, 2024, in Pacifica, Calif. Sugar died Monday at age 16 after a battle with cancer.
Sugar catches a wave in the first heat of medium dogs during the World Dog Surfing Championships, Aug. 3, 2024, in Pacifica, Calif. Sugar died Monday at age 16 after a battle with cancer. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday March 31.

'Baywatch' Actor Injured During Filming In LA County: Video

Actor Thaddeus LaGrone suffered a leg injury while filming a scene for the reboot of the '90s show 'Baywatch' in Redondo Beach on Monday.

Nihilistic Extremist Denies Grooming LA Girl, 13, For Self Harm And Sex: DOJ

The man traveled from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to meet up with the girl, who authorities claim planned to commit suicide with him.

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Marine Accused Of Stealing, Selling Missile System From Camp Pendleton

Cpl. Andrew Paul Amarillas worked as an ammunition technician specialist at the School of Infantry West.

Man Found Dead In Cop Car Outside Police Station Remains A Mystery

New information released Monday revealed the out-of-use police vehicle was unlocked and the man had a working phone, according to reports.

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Grisly Cold Case Killing Haunts Inland Empire, Leads Still Sought

On July 22, 2024, Mario Brooks' body was found badly burned in a fire that was likely set by his killer(s).

Investigation Into Alleged Election Fraud Paused In Riverside County

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco launched the investigation earlier this year, prompting some outrage and lawsuits.

LA Mayor's Race: Controversial New Poll Puts Bass Behind Challenger

A new poll has Mayor Karen Bass in second place.

Innocent Woman Killed In U-Haul Chase ID'd In OC

Authorities continued their investigation Tuesday into a suspect who crashed a stolen U-Haul van into an SUV in San Clemente.

Beloved Surfing Dog Champion Dies After Battle With Cancer

The five-time World Dog Surfing champion from Huntington Beach passed away, her owner said Monday.

2-Year-Old Nearly Drowns In RivCo Family's Backyard Pool

The boy was airlifted for emergency care.

Gas Leak Near City Hall In Lake Elsinore Prompts Road Closures, Shelter In Place Orders

Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department responded to the scene of a gas leak on Main Street on Tuesday.

Spring Boutique Crawl Returns To Old Town Temecula: What To Know When You Go

If shopping's your bag, you need to head to Old Town Temecula's most spring-tacular stores to do a little shopping in April.

New Public Art Installation Coming To Downtown Long Beach

"Long Beach Lights," a new lighting installation, is set to be unveiled to the public on Saturday, April 11 in downtown.

16 CA Chefs, Restaurants Earn 2026 James Beard Nominations

The James Beard Award is known as the "Oscars of food," and California plays a starring role in this year's list of nominees.

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