Harvey Weinstein​​ Accused Of Rape | 5,000 Displaced By Fire|LA's For Foodies: Echo Park-Silver Lake Today

Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Thousands in Orange County remain unable to return to their homes even as the spread of the 7,500-acre Canyon 2 Fire slowed Tuesday. Nearly two dozen homes were burned and about 5,000 people remained under evacuation orders Tuesday evening. The wind driven fire continues to push the fire toward the east, and firefighters are battling to create a consistent firebreak with dozers and hand crews as well as from the air.

Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful men in Hollywood for the last few decades, has now been accused of rape or the sexual assault of young actresses. In an explosive story, The New Yorker, interviewed three women who accused him of using his power and employees to orchestrate the assaults. And several Academy Award-winning actresses have accused him of sexual harassment including Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Mira Sorvino.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:

• Harvey Weinstein Now Accused Of Rape As A-listers Come Forward: Three women are accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape, and actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie allege sexual harassment.
• Cause Of Tom Petty's Death Still Undetermined: LA Co. Coroner: The singer died at UCLA Medical Center on Oct. 2 after he was transferred there from his Malibu home.
• Enter To Win 'Hamilton' Tickets With A Candidate For Governor: California State Treasurer John Chiang is hosting the competition to spend quality time with Californians during his statewide road trip.
• Los Angeles Is For Foodies, Study Finds: Los Angeles is ranked fourth nationwide when it comes to yummy dining options thanks to affordable fine dining, according to WalletHub.
• Don't Be That Guy: Metro Launches Etiquette Campaign: Tired of Metro seathogs, manspreaders, messy eaters and aisle blockers? Metro is too.

COMMUNITY:

• Santa Monica Airport Runway Shortening Delayed: A district judge has issued a two-week temporary restraining order to delay the project, according to reports.
• New Farmers Market In Santa Monica Helps Kids In Need: The market will be organized by Supporting Arms, a nonprofit that supports foster care, education and awareness of healthy eating habits.
• Have You Seen This Missing Pasadena Woman?: Authorities are asking for help finding a 73-year-old Pasadena woman who went missing Tuesday.
• Brush Fire Breaks Out In Granada Hills: Crews battled a small blaze in Granada Hills.

SCHOOL:

• Wildfire Closed Schools Get Relief From Department Of Education: California Department of Education promises relief for schools closed by California Wildfire, toward Average Daily Attendance loss.
• Los Alamitos Semifinalist Merit Scholars Announced: Los Alamitos students are celebrated for reaching semifinalist National Merit and commended achievements.

POLICE & FIRE:

• Stay Alert OC: Test Of Alert OC Network Wednesday: On Wednesday, the AlertOC network will run a test of its system, the new "reverse 911." Will you be ready?
• Teen Sexually Abused By Wrestling Coach Sues Torrance School District
  The teen alleges Torrance Unified School District failed to monitor and supervise her abuser at North High School.
• Anaheim Fire: 7,500 + Acres, Homes Burn; No Return For Evacuees: 36 structures & over 7,500 acres burned in Anaheim Hills. Mass evacuations and school closures remain; latest evacuation info
• Anaheim Fire: Left-Behind Kitties Retrieved With Help From Firefighters: When firefighters knocked on their doors, these Anaheim Hills residents fled for their lives. One day later, many needed help in other ways
• Fire Burns Historic Highland Park Home: Firefighters battle a blaze on North Avenue in Highland Park involving historic homes, Tuesday morning.

GOVERNMENT:

• Senator Dianne Feinstein To Host Beverly Hills Fundraiser Tonight: A note from L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and his wife said Feinstein was "a tireless fighter" to house the homeless, clean air/water, and more.
• City Takes Up Controversial Fee To Fund Affordable Housing: An LA city committee will consider the mayor's controversial linkage fee, which taps developers to fund affordable housing.

WEATHER:

• Strong Winds, High Temps: Weather Amidst Southland Fire: As wildfires blaze across the Southland, strong gusts and hot temperatures persist.
• Orange County Weather, Air Quality Report: With the Canyon Fire raging, and winds shifting, OC air quality is still just below unhealthy. What is it like in your neck of the woods?