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Brad Pitt poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'F1 The Movie' on Monday, June 23, 2025, in London.
Brad Pitt poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'F1 The Movie' on Monday, June 23, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Celeb Burglary Ring That Targeted Brad Pitt's Home Arrested: Police

The burglary at Brad Pitt's Los Feliz neighborhood home is among a series of burglaries targeting the homes of celebrities.

Huge Online Estate Auction Scheduled On Behalf Of Riverside County Sheriff, Public Administrator

Hundreds of items are being auctioned off later this month on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff/Public Administrator.

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'Extraordinary' Teen, Soccer Star Dies In Costa Mesa Stabbing: How To Help

Allison Castillo, 15, was walking down the street in Costa Mesa when a senseless act of violence tore her away from her loved ones.

Nordstrom Rack To Open New Location In San Diego County

The 24,000-square-foot store will be located at El Camino Promenade

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Teen With Disabilities Cuffed By Immigration Agents Outside School On First Day Of Class

A Los Angeles Unified School District official called the situation "heartbreaking" and "unacceptable."

If Texas Gerrymanders, Should CA Do The Same? Take Our Poll

If Texas redraws its district maps for a Republican power grab, CA democrats have vowed to do the same — and the clock is ticking.

Homeless Man Accused of Attacking Sikh Man With Golf Club

Police do not believe the attack was a hate crime despite the victim's religious background.

Stolen Labubu Dolls Worth $30K Recovered From Inland Empire Home

It's not clear when they were taken, but the dolls were believed to be lifted from a warehouse earlier this year.

2nd Riverside County Home Searched In Connection With Disappearance Of Religious Group Members

The search Tuesday east of Temecula involved various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI.

CA's 'Big One' May Look Like No Other Quake In History Or Forecast Models, Researchers Warn

An earthquake that recently ruptured along a fault line that is eerily similar to the San Andreas killed thousands of people in Myanmar.

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