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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Murrieta Father's Killing Was 'Planned With Sophistication, Professionalism': DA

Ignacia Cadaoas Perkins, 40, and James Lawrence Petri, 43, are charged with murder in the death of Aaron Jacob Parr, 30.

Latest Measles Patient Went To LA County Restaurant While Infectious: Officials

This is the third measles case confirmed in LA County in the last week.

Valley Medical Office Rape Prompts Police To Search For More Victims: LAPD

The man was arrested on suspicion of raping a woman during medical treatment, according to police.

Movie Theater Chain Abruptly Shutters Most Of Its SoCal Locations: Reports

The theater chain abruptly closed most of its Southern California locations over the weekend.

OC Man Dies While Snorkeling In Hawaii: Report

The 69-year-old man was snorkeling in Makena, a census-designated area located within Maui County.

Laguna Beach Rug Merchant Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting 2 Women In Store

The sentencing comes more than two years after the 67-year-old Laguna Niguel man was convicted, reports say.

Popular Restaurant And Seafood Market Opens New Location In San Diego County

The restaurant on S. Coast Highway features the same menu, from build-your-own plates and salads to signature tacos, shrimp and poke bowls.

100 Palm Trees Lost To Arson, Landscape Of Prescott Preserve Altered

Over the weekend, a brush fire raced through the Prescott Preserve, near Palm Springs.

Birch Aquarium Marks Milestone With First Parent-Reared Penguin Chick

For the first time, a penguin chick has been raised and reared by its penguin parents on habitat at Birch Aquarium.

3 Suspects Arrested Weeks After Temecula Assault

Suspects from Murrieta and Temecula were arrested for the Jefferson Avenue attack that sent one victim to the hospital with serious injury.

Beaumont High School Wins 2026 Riverside County Academic Decathlon

"Every student who participated in this year’s ... Decathlon is a powerful example of academic excellence and focused collaboration."