Beach Boys Brouhaha | Reality TV Doc Rape Cases Dropped: LA Today

LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Newport Doctor's Sexual Assault Case Dropped By OCDA's Office

OCDA Todd Spitzer says that he will drop all charges against Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley after reviewing all of the evidence.

Bad Vibrations Surround Beach Boys' Trophy Hunting Trump Jr Event

Two Beach Boys founding members are advocating a boycott of the band over a performance at a trophy hunting convention with Donald Trump Jr.

San Onofre Deconstruction Could Pose Danger, Watchdog Group Says

A watchdog group asks for a detailed look into disaster-proofing San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station while radioactive materials present.

Shannen Doherty Battles Stage 4 Breast Cancer

The star of "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills 90210" shared her struggle with the dire diagnosis, saying she still hasn't processed it.

Slay Italian Kitchen Now Open In Manhattan Beach

Restaurant patrons can expect rustic Italian food featuring stone fired pizza, roasts and vegetables, owner David Slay said.

Current Coronavirus Screening Methods Ineffective, Research Shows

UCLA researchers parsed ongoing efforts to prevent a coronavirus outbreak, finding that most infected travelers will slip through the cracks

And The Oscar Presenters Are...

Utkarsh Ambudkar, Salma Hayek, Brie Larson, Spike Lee, Ray Romano and Rebel Wilson are the latest presenters announced for Sunday's ceremony

How Windy Was It In Orange County? Strong Gusts In OC

Gusty winds kept much of Orange County awake overnight. Here are the strongest wind gusts in the county during this Santa Ana wind event.

Pacific Park Roller Coaster Gets New Route 66 Makeover

See mockup photos of the new Route 66 West Coaster, set to open this summer in Santa Monica.

Laguna Beach Police Welcome New Captain

The Laguna Beach Police Department welcomed Capt. Rachel Johnson into the fold after 14 years with the Newport Beach Police Department.

Malibu Offers Free Tennis Clinic For Girls 10-14

The clinic is part of the city's #PlayLikeAGirlMalibu initiative, which aims to encourage girls of all ages to participate in sports.

Culver City Walk To School Day Coming Up This Week

El Rincon Elementary and Farragut Elementary school students are the first schools to participate in Walk to School Day.

Crews Douse Garage Fire In Venice

Los Angeles firefighters Tuesday made quick work of the blaze, which remains under investigation.

Downed Power Lines Ignite Fires, Force Winnetka Avenue Closure

Motorists were advised to avoid Winnetka Avenue and expect delays Tuesday after high voltage lines fell, triggering brush fires.

11 Arrested In Altadena Dispensary Raids

Authorities also confiscated three firearms during raids on two allegedly illegal dispensary operations in Altadena.