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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, March 19.

780+ Dancers Needed To Break Guinness World Record For Largest Swing Lesson In OC

Residents and visitors alike were invited to Newport Beach this April to try to break the Guinness World Records title.

Parents Arrested After 'Out-Of-Control' House Party Draws Hundreds In Rancho Santa Fe

Two adults were arrested on suspicion of violating the county's social host ordinance.

Police Shut Down 4 Carlsbad Massage Parlors In Prostitution Probe

Detectives served eight search warrants during the investigation, leading to seven arrests and the seizure of $35,477, police said.

Alligator Lizard Activity Picks Up Early Across SoCal Due To Heat: Report

The small lizards have been seen zipping around earlier than usual due to this year's unseasonably warm winter.

RivCo Fraud Investigation Leads To Recovery Of $2.1 Million In Gift Cards: Sheriff

The suspect was scheduled to appear in court at Indio Larson Justice Center on Thursday.

Manhattan Beach School District Gives Layoff Notices To Dozens Of Workers: Report

As many as 60 Manhattan Beach Unified employees could be let go, according to a recent news report.

Costco Opens 1st Standalone Gas Station In OC This Summer: What To Know

Costco will be opening its first standalone gas station in the country this summer in South Orange County.

Dodgers Ink First-Ever Deal To Put A Corporate Name On Their Field: Report

It's the first deal of its kind in Dodger Stadium's 64-year history.

Battered Ship Arrives In Long Beach With Cargo Stacks Hanging Near Collapse

A storm-battered cargo ship has berthed at the Port of Long Beach with cargo stacks teetering on the edge of collapse.

Beloved Tortoise, 'Mr. Whistles,' Lost In Temecula: Have You Seen Him?

This little guy, about the size of half a crate of paper, escaped from his Temecula home this week. Have you seen him?

Mini Carmageddon: What To Know About The Weekend-Long Freeway Closure Beginning Friday

Major traffic headaches are expected on the interstate this weekend.

CA Lawmakers Aim To Rename César Chavez Day Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Political leaders in cities are considering similar moves after the allegations became public, accusing Chavez of sexually abusing girls.