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

Actor Harry Dreyfuss Accuses Kevin Spacey Of Groping Him

Actor Harry Dreyfuss accuses Kevin Spacey of groping him during a play rehearsal with his father, Richard Dreyfuss, when he was 18 years old

Burning Yacht Kills Elderly Man In San Pedro

Firefighters found the man in critical condition aboard a 70-foot yacht that had caught fire.

Alleged OC Killing Spree Threats Lead To Arrest; Weapons Found

An Aliso Viejo Soka University instructor was allegedly threatened by an LA man whose home was filled with loaded weapons, cops say

Salute To Veterans Free Event This Weekend At OC Fairgrounds

What to do on Veteran's Day? Try this free "Salute to Veterans" Event this weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Fiery 605 Freeway Crash Stops Traffic

At least two lanes were blocked for about 90 minutes and traffic was backed up for miles, authorities said.

LAPD Underreports Crime To Male LA Seem Safer, Captain Claims

A Los Angeles Police Department captain is accusing top officials of deliberately misleading the public about violent crime in LA

Metro Expo Line Train Hit & Kills Man In Santa Monica

The death is being investigated as an accident, according to authorities.

Valley Man Sentenced For Pushing His Mom Out Window

A Valley man who pushed his mom out a second-story window, jumped after her and beat her in front of horrified neighbors was sent to prison.

Anaheim Fire Releases Causes Of Canyon Fire & Canyon Fire 2

"There are questions being asked about response to the Canyon Fire 2, and we are investigating those answers," Anaheim Fire and Rescue said

Venice Stakeholders Appeal Case Over Homeless Problem

The Venice Stakeholders Association will continue its legal battle against the city, which it accuses of allowing homelessness to fester.

Fourplex Fire Sunday In San Juan Capistrano

18 people were displaced after a fourplex fire raged through a San Juan Capistrano home on Sunday.

Golf Course Death Of RSM Woman Leads To Multiple Lawsuits

A Rancho Santa Margarita family is suing a Diamond Bar golf course and golf cart manufacturer after the death of wife and mother Lisa Park.

21st Century Fox Stock Prices Spike Amid Disney Rumors

Reports that 21st Century Fox is in discussions to sell off much of the company to the Walt Disney Co. sent stock prices up.

Photo: Richard Dreyfuss and his son Harry arrive at the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Awards June 23, 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Online USA)