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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, Oct. 13:

'Breaking Bad' Actor Dean Norris' Historic Swing Inn Cafe In Temecula Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

In 2022, Norris and his wife took over the 99-year-old eatery at 28676 Old Town Front Street. Longtime patrons hope they continue.

Joshua Tree Airbnb Search Linked To 'SNL' Writer's Missing Sister: Reports

Investigators recently searched a property in the Joshua Tree area as questions remain about the disappearance of Christina Downer.

Coast Guard Searches For Missing Kayaker Near San Diego

Coast Guard boats and aircraft are searching waters near Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and La Jolla Shores.

Selma Blair Accused Of Assaulting Flight Attendants, Police Officer, Nurse: Reports

The actor was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York. Her representative said she suffered a medical emergency.

Long Beach Begins Multimillion-Dollar Rebuilding Effort After Storm Devastates Peninsula: Reports

Emergency repairs and an $11.4 million beach restoration project are underway as Long Beach begins rebuilding its storm-battered coastline.

Massive Crack Under PCH Draws Concern Across Coast: 5 Things To Know

The crack was first reported Tuesday morning just outside the border of Laguna Beach, near Crystal Cove State Park

Burbank Airport’s New Terminal Opens: 5 Things Travelers Should Know

Burbank Airport has long been beloved for keeping things simple. Its new terminal changes a lot, so here’s what travelers should know.

2 Hawks Shot In Southern California, 1 Dies During Treatment

One hawk was found unable to fly in a San Diego neighborhood, while the other was rescued in Riverside County.

Baby Squirrel Monkey Born At San Diego Zoo

The baby monkey is the newest addition to Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.

Paramount, Caruso To Reopen Bay Theater In Pacific Palisades

The Bay Theater has been closed since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Plans call for reopening later this year.

Iconic Santa Monica Diner Faces Demolition As Preservation Fight Looms

Mel's Drive-In could be replaced by an 8-story apartment building, but preservationists are fighting to protect the 1959 landmark.

OC Workers Go On Strike Tuesday: Here's What Might Be Delayed

The picket line started Tuesday morning with members employed across Orange County Public Works, Orange County Waste & Recycling and more.

Newsom Signs Murrieta Lawmaker's Bill That Expedites Rebuilding After Wildfires

Senate Bill 904, introduced by Republican Sen. Kelly Seyarto, establishes a standardized statewide framework to streamline local permitting.