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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, Nov. 5.

Longtime SoCal News Anchor Dies

The award-winning broadcaster was a familiar face on Southern California television for decades, working at ABC7, CBS2 and KCAL9.

LAPD, Navy Helicopters Nearly Collide Over LA In ‘Ridiculous’ Close Call

The close call drew a sharp rebuke from the LAPD helicopter pilot.

Taurid Meteor Showers Could Bring Brilliant Fireballs To CA Skies

The Southern and Northern Taurids, two branches of the same stream of space debris, are both active now.

Disneyland Tests New AI-Powered 'Cars' Robots As Parking Lot Assistants

The autonomous robots were showcased by Walt Disney Imagineering during a technology event in Burbank.

Man Behind Violent Lake Forest Crime Spree Stabbing, Carjackings Pleads Guilty

The 33-year-old man pleaded guilty to a violent crime spree in Lake Forest that included stabbing a woman and carjackings.

Coyote Makes Early Visit To Unfinished 101 Wildlife Crossing: See Photos

The photos suggest the long-awaited crossing is already beginning to function as intended — even though it's a month away from completion.

Santa Monica Chef Bets On Main Street With Second Independent Restaurant

Bornemann's new Bar Fortuna pairs handmade pasta and local ingredients with an Italian approach to cooking shaped by his years abroad.

Man Critically Injured After Stabbing At Parking Garage In Palm Springs: Police

Police said the man was stabbed in the neck and his upper torso.

Relative Charged With Attempted Murder Of Hawthorne Mother, Teen Son: Report

A woman and her 17-year-old son remain hospitalized in critical condition nearly a week after they were attacked at home.

Police Chase Shuts Down US/Mexico Border Entrance At San Ysidro

Traffic at the busy border entry was being diverted by the California Highway Patrol.

First Dwarf Mongoose Pup Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The pup can be seen with its troop in the Safari Park's upper village.

Feds Seize 64 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Arrest 3 In Murrieta

The seizure was part of a joint operation with U.S. Border Patrol and the Orange County Sheriff's Department, officials said.