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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, March 13.

Celebrity Chef Resigns From Famed Restaurant Noma Amid Abuse Allegations Ahead Of LA Pop-Up

René Redzepi, the celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma has been dogged by allegations of abusive treatment of staff.

OC Man Dies From Rattlesnake Bite While Biking OC Trail

The 25-year-old Costa Mesa man died after he was bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking in Irvine.

Hip-Hop Legends The Roots and Nas To Perform At Long Beach Amphitheater

Nas and The Roots perform at the brand-new Long Beach Amphitheater on Aug. 28, along with De La Soul. Tickets go on sale March 13.

Man Throws Bike At Car In Road Rage Incident; Suspect Sought: Police

Authorities Thursday were searching for a pedestrian wanted in connection with a road rage attack in Orange County.

West Nile Virus Detected In San Diego County For First Time This Year

An infected crow was found in the North Park neighborhood. No human cases have been reported so far in 2026, officials said.

Newsom Says No Imminent Threat Despite Warning About Possible Iran Drone Attack

The FBI recently warned police about Iran and a possible California strike, though the alert also said it was “unverified information."

Hundreds Of Businesses Impacted By LA County ICE Raids To Receive Grants

The grants come from the Small Business Resiliency Fund, launched by Los Angeles County in September.

Disneyland Mass Shooting Hoax Causes Police To Descend On Disneyland

A heavy police presence was reported at Disneyland after local police received threats of a mass shooting inside of the park.

'The Wreck' Relaunches, Still Promises To Be Lake Elsinore's Favorite Dive Bar

A reimagined Lake Elsinore landmark opens Thursday night as a Dueling Piano bar. What do you think of the new Wreck?

Duke's Malibu Set To Reopen Friday After Palisades Fire, Mudslide Repairs

Duke's Malibu is set to reopen for the first time since January 2025.

2 Suspected Of Impersonating RivCo Sheriff's Dept. Deputies Were 'Driving Black Police Car'

One victim, suspicious of the pair who pulled her over in a black Ford Police Interceptor, reported the incident to Lake Elsinore deputies.

Explosion Threat Prompts 91 Freeway Closure After Big Rig Catches Fire

CHP said the lane closures could last for two hours.

Ex-Sheriff's Employee Pleaded To Allegations Of Evidence Tampering In His Own DUI Case

Tommy Ray Trimble pleaded no contest to a felony count of preparing false evidence and a misdemeanor count of destroying evidence.

Helicopter Rescues RivCo Hikers In Distress: Officials

The hikers reportedly had a low supply of water during the emergency, officials said.