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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, March 24.

San Diego Native Who Died Saving 2 Boys Honored With Carnegie Medal For Heroism

Jeffery Edward Brady, 51, drowned July 5, 2025, while rescuing two boys struggling in the Colorado River.

3 Burros Saved Amid Deadly Dog Attacks In RivCo's 'Triangle Of Death'

A $50,000 reward is available for anyone who can provide information leading to the ID of those responsible for the trained dog attacks.

Sexual Predator Who Kidnapped 8-Year-Old At Play In OC Arrested: Police

A 19-year-old man was behind bars Tuesday after a kidnapping in Orange County.

Major SoCal Freeway Will Shut Down This Weekend

Construction will shut down an entire portion of the freeway over the weekend. Here's how to avoid the worst of the traffic impacts.

Video Shows Inland Empire Girl Rescued From Kidnapper: Police

The girl was safely returned to her mother waiting for her at the police station.

Suspect In Kidnapping Of 2 UCLA Students Linked To Earlier Sexual Assault: Police

The man is accused of kidnapping two UCLA students earlier this month.

Missing Teen Girl Last Seen In Lake Elsinore, Leads Sought

Anyone with information regarding Riley Dotson is asked to contact the sheriff's dispatch at 800-950-2444.

2 Orphaned Bear Cubs Sent To San Diego County After Mother Euthanized

DNA testing linked their mother to two separate public safety incidents in the past year, officials said.

Influencer Who Posed As Girlfriend Of Elderly Men Accused Of Burglarizing Them: DA

The model, who has appeared in Playboy magazine, is accused of six felonies.

Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez Pleads Guilty To Felony Conflict-Of-Interest Charge

Remaining charges in the nine-count indictment were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

'Like A Rolling Stone', Bob Dylan Announces Riverside County Concert

Dylan has been an important fixture and influence in the music world since the early 1960s.

Mother, Son Found Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide In San Diego

Neighbors told authorities they heard gunfire and found a man on the front porch with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Up, Up And Away: Temecula Officials Respond To Balloon & Wine Festival's Cancellation Over Debt Non-Payment

After a lack of payment to local schools and agencies for over 10 months, the City of Temecula and RivCo Parks share their statements.