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Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025.
Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday Feb. 4.

Siblings Who Survived Parent's 'House Of Horrors' Only To Be Abused In Foster Home Settle With County

An attorney for the Turpin siblings said "they were treated worse than animals," by the foster parents they were placed with.

Homeless Ex-NFL Player Among 4 Killed Recently At LA River Encampments

The former NFL player was among four people who were found dead in the encampments in recent months.

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Weekend-Long Closure Of 405 Freeway Begins Friday

Major traffic headaches are expected on the 405 Freeway this weekend.

Actor Kristen Stewart Plans New Life For 100-Year-Old LA Theater

The actor plans to bring the century-old movie palace back to life.

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War Hero, SD Man To Be Awarded Congressional Medal Of Honor

Korean War fighter pilot and Escondido resident Royce Williams will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, it was announced Wednesday.

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.

2028 Olympic Soccer Venues Announced

The Rose Bowl will be the site of the men's gold medal match on July 28, 2028 and the women's gold medal match July 29.

Disneyland To Allow Lovers To Say 'I Do' In Front Of Iconic Ride

Disneyland will soon allow patrons to hold wedding ceremonies at one of the park's most well-loved backdrops.

Man Exposes Himself To SD High School Students: Report

A man accused of exposing himself in a parked car to students near a North County San Diego high school was being sought by police.

Popular OC Coffee Shop To Shut Down Several Stores

Peet's Coffee closed some Orange County stores as a part of a broader effort to cut expenses, reports say.

OC Man Dies While Snorkeling In Hawaii: Report

The 69-year-old man was identified as a Huntington Beach resident, according to reports.

Supreme Court Allows New CA Congressional Districts Favoring Democrats

No justices dissented from the brief order denying the Trump Administration's appeal without explanation.

How Super Bowl Halftime Moments Became Flashpoints From The 'Wardrobe Malfunction' To Caged Kids

The halftime show magnifies everything — fashion choices, choreography, symbolism, inviting interpretation on a scale few artists experienc

Arguments To Start In Trial Of Lake Elsinore Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Girls

Santos Erasmo Garcia, who is charged with nearly two dozen felony counts, fled the country when he learned of the accusations.

LA Archbishop Celebrates 'Mass for Peace' Amid Immigration Strife

"We pray for peace. Peace in our streets and neighborhoods, and peace in our hearts," Gomez said.

Bass Directed Watering Down Of Report On Palisades Fire: Report

"The city's diluted report has lost all credibility," county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said.

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