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Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington.
Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday Feb. 12.

Pam Bondi Takes Aim At 'Violent, Dangerous People' In Idyllic SoCal City, Baffling Locals

Trump's attorney general sounded off about safety in one of Los Angeles County's most desirable areas.

Judge Tosses Deportation Case Against OC Father Of 3 Marines: Report

An immigration judge has thrown out a deportation case against an undocumented father of three U.S. Marines from Orange County.

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Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagles Supporter Sandy Steers Dies

She brought the bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, into the homes and lives of millions through Friends of Big Bear Valley's nest cam.

CA To Investigate Possible Racial Discrimination In Delayed Evacuation Order For LA County Wildfire

The state attorney general is investigating Los Angeles County officials' preparations for and response to the Eaton Fire.

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James Van Der Beek's Family Faces 'Uncertain Future,' Financial Struggles After Actor's Death

A fundraising effort is underway to support the "Dawson's Creek" actor's wife and six children following his death.

CA's Largest Pot 'Superstore' Closes Due To Losing Millions: Report

The Orange County-based marijuana superstore was reported to be four times the size of a regular Trader Joe's, SFGate reported.

Trio Of Storms To Slam SoCal Starting President's Day, Snow Likely

All of Southern California should expect wet weather and mountain snow much of next week, including possible thunderstorms, the NWS says.

Wrong-Way Driver Identified In San Diego Freeway Pursuit

The police pursuit shut down a stretch of Interstate 15 in San Diego.

San Diego County School District Earns 'Green Achiever' Award

Only five schools or school districts in the Golden State earned the highest distinction as Green Achievers.

Hot Dog On A Stick To Reopen At Redondo Beach Pier

Hot Dog On a Stick, which closed its Redondo Beach Pier in September, 2024, is reopening at the pier "soon," according to city officials.

8 Great Ways To Spend Valentine's Weekend In Temecula Valley: Gift A Year Full Of Experiences

From dinner and a laugh to strolling and shopping on Old Town Front St., here are some unique ways to spend Valentine's Day in Wine Country.

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