Sinkhole Swallows Van | Shark Shuts Down Beach | Dog Found Hanging | Celeb Hotspot Leaving: Patch PM

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, Oct. 14:

OC MAGA Firebrand Draws Scrutiny As New White House Press Secretary

When asked about where she passed the bar exam, the self-described lawyer from Huntington Beach gave an answer that raised eyebrows.

2 Sexually Violent Predators Proposed For Same San Diego County Property

Residents can weigh in on the proposed placements before a Nov. 12 court hearing.

'Aggressive' Great White Shark Shuts Down OC Beach

The shark was estimated to be around 10 to 12 feet and was seen circling near a surfer offshore in Huntington Beach, police said.

Celeb Hotspot Leaving LA For Atlanta, Honolulu And More: Report

A new landlord, paired with the high cost to do business locally, is the cause of the restaurant's exodus, Page Six Hollywood reported.

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Kayaker Near San Diego

Crews searched 484 square miles of water near La Jolla before suspending efforts to find 27-year-old Samantha Youngs.

Family's Husky Found Hanging From Leash In LA County Alley: Reports

Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of Ruso, a 9-year-old husky, as his family appeals for justice.

Sinkhole Swallows Spectrum Van Amid Water Main Break In Los Feliz

A Spectrum van became trapped in a sinkhole Wednesday afternoon as water flooded an intersection, prompting road closures.

Temecula School Board Meeting Canceled Amid Protests Over Secret Recording

Trustees Jen Wiersma, Steve Schwartz, and Melinda Anderson were not in attendance, so the meeting could not be held for lack of a quorum.

True-Crime Producer Accused Of $30M Heiress Scam Targeting OC Banks

The woman is accused of posing as an heiress in order to bilk banks in Los Angeles and Orange counties out of millions of dollars.