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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday Dec. 9.

Golden Globes 2026: Complete List Of Nominees

“One Battle After Another” leads Golden Globes with nine nominations as awards expand to streaming, stand‑up, podcasts and global cinema.

Infant Found Dead Inside Portable Restroom In Mission Bay: Police

An employee who was conducting routine waste removal found the boy's body, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Dad Who Died Saving 7-Year-Old Son On Lake Perris Was 'Devoted Husband, Proud Father'

"Each day, he showed up with a warm smile and a genuine desire to help."

Influencer Who Lured Women To Vacant Fire-Damaged Home May Have Raped Others: DA

The influencer is accused of luring women to a vacant home in the Palisades Fire area and raping them.

New Grocery Store Chain To Celebrate Opening In Costa Mesa

A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place just before doors open at 9 a.m.

Beloved Candy Cane Tree Hosts Cookies With Santa Fundraiser For Gifts Of Joy Foundation In Temecula

This local family makes Christmas sweeter one candy cane at a time. This weekend, come for cookies with Santa and bring a gift for charity.

CA Man Was Served 33 Drinks, Pepper Sprayed And Held Down On Cruise Ship Before He Died: Report

A lawsuit details that the Riverside man had purchased Royal Caribbean’s "Deluxe Beverage Package."

29-Year-Old ID'd In Fatal Coast Highway Crash

A 29-year-old man was killed Monday in a crash in Orange County, and authorities identified his body Tuesday.

Masai Giraffe Calf Born At San Diego Zoo

First-time mother Mawe is bonding with her calf in the maternity area of the giraffe habitat in the San Diego Zoo's Urban Jungle exhibit.