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See Lisa Marie's firstborn son at the San Diego Zoo's Africa Rocks exhibit.
See Lisa Marie's firstborn son at the San Diego Zoo's Africa Rocks exhibit. (San Diego Zoo)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Thursday, May 15.

Handgun Found In 6th Grader's Backpack; 3 Students Detained: Report

Three sixth grade students were detained after a handgun was found in a student's backpack at Fountain Valley Middle School.

How A Cypress Life Scout Is Saving Hawks At Long Beach Airport

Jonathan Babati is on a mission to earn the Eagle Scout ranking, which he hopes to accomplish through his hawk trap project.

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One Of CA's Largest Retailers To Raise Prices: What To Expect

Millions of Californians shopping for groceries, sporting and home goods, and clothes could start seeing the higher price tags within weeks.

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Fest 2025: See The Lineup

The area's beloved celebration of all things country music, hot air balloon ride and wine is back. Here's what you need to know.

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Zoo Baby At Last Gets A Name! One Of San Diego Zoo's Newest Arrivals

Things are busy at the baboon's home in the Africa Rocks of the San Diego Zoo.

5 Things To Know About The Menendez Brothers’ Surprise Parole Hearing

A surprise parole hearing is now just weeks away — and could mark the climax in the decades-old case.

Minimum Wage Increase Approved By LA City Council

Tourism industry minimum wage workers in Los Angeles stand to get a significant raise.

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