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This SoCal home made famous in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" sits in a neighborhood frequently used for filming.
This SoCal home made famous in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" sits in a neighborhood frequently used for filming. (Google Maps)

Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday Nov. 19.

SoCal Neighborhood Is ‘Anyplace, USA’ In Famed Films: Report

In this slice of Southern California, Ferris Bueller and Donne Darko are neighbors.

CA Republican Pulls Ahead In Crowded Governor's Race, New Poll Says

A Berkeley survey shows GOP Sheriff Chad Bianco edging past top Democrats as 44% of Californians say they haven’t chosen a candidate.

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Olympian Turned Cocaine Kingpin Ordered Murder Of Witness: DOJ

The former Olympian — one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives — is accused of running a major drug trafficking operation in SoCal.

Man Sentenced To Years In Prison For Hair Salon Outburst

August Marriott, 28, was seen in cell phone video that was posted on social media becoming irate with workers at the Great Clips salon.

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Suspect In Crash That Killed Dana Point Teen Was On Probation For DUI, Police Say

A GoFundMe account was created to help benefit the family of the 13-year-old boy who was killed in the crash.

Latest In Parade Of Storms To Hit Soggy SoCal With More Rain, Mountain Snow

The final storm in a series will not only bring another round of rainfall, but also higher elevation snow.

Couple Flees Burning Murrieta Home, Pets Rescued

Neighbors of this Murrieta family have rallied to support the couple who survived the blaze.

Billionaire Tom Steyer Running For California Governor As A Populist

The 68-year-old's wealth immediately makes him a notable contender in a free-for-all that includes more than a half-dozen Democrats.

Video: Dramatic Police Chase Ends With Sparks Flying From Damaged Power Lines

Police released footage of a dangerous crash into a utility pole that occurred during a chase.

Parents Of Tennis Star Killed By DUI Suspect in Manhattan Beach Sue For $200M

The high school tennis star was weeks from graduation when he was hit and killed by an accused drunk driver in Manhattan Beach, reports say.

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