Video: Pint-Sized Darth Vader Undergoes Heart Surgery

Child actor Max Page, 10, underwent his tenth heart surgery recently and is due for a pacemaker implant this week at Children’s Hospital LA.

You Won't Believe How Many Hours You Sat in Traffic Last Year

Los Angeles has the second-most gridlock in the nation with residents spending days of their lives in stop and go traffic.

Eew! LA Makes Creepy Top 20 List

Gorgeous weather? Check! Movie stars? Check! In-N-Out Burger. Absolutely!! So what could possibly go wrong?

Saturday Smiles: Free Slurpees for Kids; Cop Ties Teen's Necktie for School; Rats! LA Makes Icky Top 20 List

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WATCH: The 'Easiest Way' to Shuck Corn

We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.

Saturday Smiles: Clear the Shelters TODAY; Teen Lightning Survivors; Get Your Refund!

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Just In Time For Tomato Season: Panzanella Salad Recipe!

Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!

Saturday Smiles: Surfing Pooches; Man Thinks He's Tarzan; Kids Win Championship

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Man Honored for Rescuing Human Trafficking Victims in Century City

A 28-year-old man came to the aid of two woman who approached him at a Century City mall for help escaping forced prostitution.

Saturday Smiles: Horse Rescue; Best College in USA; Aloha From Ed!

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Endangered Otter Pups; Skunks Caught in Rat Traps; Multiple Mountain Lion Sightings; Cheetah Birthday: All in Calif.

Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.

Saturday Smiles: Rollicking Endangered Otter Pups; Teen Hit By Plane Recovering; Who Left Their Rat on a Bus?

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.

Are You Really Ready for the Next Big California Earthquake?

No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.

Saturday Smiles: Cheetahs Celebrate 1st Birthday; LAX Transportation; A Field Trip--to the Dump?

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LA Woman Says Transporter's Mishandling of Dog Resulted in Sores and Weightloss

The transporter says the sores were already there when the dog was picked up.

Shark Attacks Are Down in CA and Other Facts, Tips You May Have Missed

Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.

Saturday Smiles: Spouting Whale Creates Rainbow; Momma Giraffe Kisses Newborn; Most Popular Cat Names

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Mortuary Buries Woman on Wrong Day at Wrong Cemetery

A family is suing after a body switch has the wrong family bury a woman at the wrong cemetery.

Saturday Smiles: Summer Fun; Team Building; National Honors; and Pets Galore!

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Group Devises Nice Way To Tell Your Neighbors They're Water-Wasters

"Dear Neighbor" notes can be downloaded and left at the offenders' homes ...

Saturday Smiles: Record Set on Giant Surfboard; Humorous Tattoo on Wounded Warrior;

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Tens of Thousands Celebrate Marriage Equality in West Hollywood

More spontaneous rallies are expected today.

Gas Prices Freefall: Find the Cheapest Stations in Town

Gas prices have fallen daily for the past 36 days. Here are the best prices around to help you kick off the summer.

Beware, Westwood-Century City: Another Drought-Related Problem Is Rabies

Health officials stress that the disease is 100 percent preventable and urge the public to keep their pets vaccinated.

Look Up To the Sky As Venus And Jupiter 'Collide'

The king and queen of planets – dazzling Venus and bold Jupiter – will appear to nearly collide throughout June, plus meteor shower outlook.

Saturday Smiles: Pups on Paddleboards; Arnold Pranks Tourists; Mom and (Big) Baby Giraffe

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Police Rally to Replace Disabled Boy's Stolen Leg Braces

Los Angeles police officers were moved by a little boy with cerebral palsy whose leg braces were stolen from his mother's car.

Slideshow: LA Pride Parade

Hundreds of thousands turned out Sunday to show their pride in West Hollywood.

From Transgender Teen Activist to Parade Founder, LA Pride's Got Inspiration

More than 400,000 are expected at Sunday's LA Pride Parade. Patch has your street closures and parking options.

Metro Maintenance Worker Saves Woman From Purse Snatcher

A Metro maintenance worker was honored this week for tackling an alleged purse snatcher as he violently assaulted a woman.

LA Marathon Runner Reunites with Firefighters Who Saved His Life

Chuck Gold, 61, was stricken and collapsed in cardiac arrest during the marathon.

One Liver, Two Lives Forever Changed

“I’m not going to your funeral knowing that I could have helped," deputy tells partner to whom he donated a liver.

LA Looks to Create Its First Dog Beach

The city doesn't have a beach for dogs, and since Cabrillo Beach isn't safe for humans, it should go to the dogs, sad ity leader.

Westwood-Century City: Are You Ready for the Next Earthquake?

The new film 'San Andreas' has residents checking supplies and buying new preparedness kits.

Gas Prices Slide: Find the Cheapest Stations Around

Local gas prices dropped for the 17th straight day. Patch has your guide to the cheapest gas stations around town.

What Dog Owners Should Know About Dog Flu

Experts want to avoid panic but the virus, which has made its way to California, can be deadly. We have prevention tips you need to know.

Giant Orange Tank Headed to California Science Center

The space shuttle external fuel tank will become part of the Endeavor exhibit.

LA Gas Prices Drop: Find the Cheapest Prices Around Town

Local gas prices dropped for the 10th straight day. Patch has your guide to the cheapest gas stations around town.

Memorial Day Observances Throughout Los Angeles County

From memorial runs to monument unveilings, here is a roundup of Memorial Day events throughout the region.

'Dancing Man' Puts Cyber Bullies to Shame at LA Dance Party

Sick of online cruelty and fat-shaming, hundreds joined the bullied 'Dancing Man' and singers Pharrell and Moby for a Hollywood dance party.