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Woman Thrown From Balcony | Dog Mauling | ICE Nabs Student | New Exhibit

City To Help Business Owners Ward Off Trespassers | Artist Depicts Black History, Erasure | Restaurant Health Closures | KelpFest Underway

Keith Magruder working on a paper American Flag that would serve as a tablecloth for his main piece in "Let Me Fix You A Plate."
Keith Magruder working on a paper American Flag that would serve as a tablecloth for his main piece in "Let Me Fix You A Plate." (Keith Magruder)

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

Man Throws Woman From Three-Story Balcony: Police

Authorities said the victim was thrown from a balcony during a fight with her boyfriend.

Woman Finds Mother's Dog-Mauled Body In Homeless Encampment

Two bodies were found in a Westlake homeless encampment. They are among three to die in the camp encampment this year.

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Santa Monica College Student Apprehended By ICE, Deported: SMC

A college student was apprehended by federal agents and quickly deported earlier this month, officials said.

Artist Depicts Black History, Erasure At New Manhattan Beach Exhibit

Keith Magruder's "Let Me Fix You A Plate" will be on display at Manhattan Beach's Art Center through June 29.

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KelpFest 2025 Underway: Tidepool Tours, Mermaids And Beach Clean-Ups

The annual festival is held by the Laguna Ocean Foundation and features lives music, visits from mermaids and tidepool tours.

Lake Elsinore To Help Business Owners Ward Off Trespassers

Business owners are advised to get familiar with this type of letter to ease the burden of managing trespassers and unlawful activity.

18 Restaurant Health Closures: Pizza, Coffee Shops, Snack Bars

These Riverside County restaurants closed temporarily to resolve health-threatening problems like sewer back-ups, rats, vermin and roaches.

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