Cobras In Chip Cans | Kobe's Oscar Nod | Helicopter War: LA Today

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

Guard Thwarts Robbers With Fake Guns: 'Mine Is Real' [Video]

A Los Angeles County security guard is garnering Internet fame for his one-liner while stopping a 7-11 robbery caught on camera.

LA Man Admits To Smuggling King Cobras Mailed In Chip Canisters

A Los Angeles man will go to federal prison for smuggling live king cobras through the mail in potato chip canisters.

Dramatic Sailboat Rescue Caught On Video In Redondo Beach

The 26-foot sailboat smashed against the jetty in heavy surf, and at one point the entire bottom of the boat was visible.

Helicopter War Could Cause 'Horrible Disaster' OC Supervisor Says

It's a battle royale to see who will get to injured parties first, between OCFA and OCSD. Now, the board of supervisors is weighing in.

Kobe Bryant Nominated For An Academy Award

Kobe Bryant could be the first NBA MVP/Academy Award Winner thanks to the poem he penned announcing his retirement.

Super Bowl 2018 In Los Angeles: Where To View, Brew, & Chew

These LA restaurants are hosting viewing events with special drinks and eats for the big Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots game.

Oscar Nominations 2018: Who Will Win An Academy Award?

The nominees for the 2018 Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, and "The Shape of Water" leads the pack with 13 nods.

Remembering Emma; Family & Friends Cope With Sudden Loss

Family, friends, fellow softball players and schoolmates all remember Emma Pangelinan of Mission Viejo, found yesterday in Pinecrest Park.

Monrovia Man Convicted In International Money Laundering Scheme

The money laundering ring conspired to move millions of dollars in proceeds for the Sinaloa drug cartel and other organizations.

New Ordinance Holds Parents Responsible For Underage Parties

The temporary ordinance would hold parents responsible for underage drinking & marijuana smoking in the unincorporated areas of Palos Verdes.

Police Catch Break In Northridge Murder Investigation

Police arrested a woman suspected of of being an accessory to the New Year's eve shooting death of a man waiting outside a KFC in Northridge.

Driver In Freakish North Hollywood Hit & Run Fatality Pleas

A driver, who killed a man who had just been thrown out of a North Hollywood bar into the street, pleaded no contest to hit-and-run.

Seal Beach Police Promote From Within, New Hires Added

There are three new officers in the Seal Beach police department & others who were promoted recently. Now 33 officers protect our fine city.