Great White Circles Surfer | Rabies-Infected Bats Found | Ultimate Oscars Snub: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, March 26.

Great White Circles Surfer Off OC Coast, Prompting Beach Closures

An 8-foot great white shark was seen circling a surfer in West Newport Thursday, triggering beach closures.

2 Rabies-Infected Bats Found In Escondido

The bats were the fourth and fifth rabid bats the county has detected this year

Ultimate Oscars Snub: Hollywood's Biggest Night Is Leaving Hollywood

The Academy Awards ceremony, long held in Hollywood, will soon be hosted at a new location.

Conviction Upheld In Grisly Santa Monica Murder

A state appeals court today upheld a man's conviction for murdering an 88-year-old Santa Monica man in his home with an axe.

Skill Under Pressure' RivCo Speller Wins County Bee For 2nd Year In A Row

This Riverside County 7th grader is once again headed to the Scripp's National Spelling Bee in 2026.

Investigation Launched After Transient Arrested In RivCo Dies In Custody: Sheriff

The man had been arrested in Riverside for felony outstanding warrants from San Bernardino County, officials said.

Long Beach Council Launches Process To Possibly Remove Cesar Chavez's Name From City Facilities

At its most recent meeting, the Long Beach City Council began a review and renaming process for city facilities named for Cesar Chavez.

Man Attacks Elderly Man With Pool Cue Before Fleeing Police, Authorities Say

A 58-year-old man was arrested when he struck a senior with a pool cue in Costa Mesa, police said.

Boy, 15, Still Missing 4 Days After LA County Disappearance

The 15-year-old was last seen on Sunday evening.

Birch Aquarium Celebrates First-Ever Settlement Of Red Octopuses

"This is an exciting opportunity to be a pioneer in the largely unknown early life stage of red octopuses."

Semi Truck Blaze Sparks Small Brush Fire In RivCo Near 10 Freeway: Cal Fire

The semi's tractor was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, officials said.

180 'Build-To-Rent' Homes Open This Week In Riverside County

Ribbon cutting held at Tricon Residential in Winchester for the 180 new rental homes. Come by and check out the models.