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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from the Los Angeles-Orange County Patch network to talk about tonight:

Inmate's Mad Dash For Freedom Locks Down LA Courthouse

An inmates failed escape attempt triggered a lockdown Friday at the Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Spike In Babies Born With Syphilis Prompts Call For Action

Nearly five times as many babies across the country are born with syphilis as with HIV, and LA's AIDS Foundation is asking for CDC help.

Rock Music Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault In South OC, Cops Say

This South Orange County former rock music teacher was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

OC Senior Home Robbed; Cops Seek 3 Armed Gunman

An OC senior care facility was robbed at gunpoint, Thursday & four patients in their 90s were forced to the floor. Police seeking witnesses

Man Rescued After Falling Off Boat 5 Miles From Long Beach Shore

The Coast Guard received a report of a small boat moving in circles with no one operating it before locating the man.

Not Presidential Candidate Eric Garcetti Hamptons With Megadonor

After a vacation campaigning for a mayor in New Hampshire, Mayor Eric Garcetti meets with megadonors, all while not running for president.

Hate Crimes Spike In LA Like Much Of The Country

Hate crimes are up this year in Los Angeles. There are spiking in most major cities.

Major Heat Wave To Bring Triple Digit Temps Across LA Region

Unlike recent heat waves, this weekend's is going to cook the coast along with inland areas with highs near 109 in parts of the Valley.

La Cañada Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Family Members

Both of the victims were minors when the sexual assaults occurred.

Family Sues Beverly Hills Hotel For DUI That Led To Relative's Death

A family is suing a Beverly Hills hotel for serving alcohol to two drivers that killed their relative in a 2015 DUI accident.

Redondo Man Convicted Of Murdering Reality TV Star Girlfriend

Robert Brian Reagan, 53, is facing 16 years to life in prison when he is sentenced next month for the killing of Loredani Nesci in 2015.

Long Beach Man Denied $5 Million Scratchers Payout Sues Calif. Lottery

The man's underage son purchased the ticket at a gas station. Now he won't receive the payout due to his minor son's "illegal gambling."

Blessing Scam Robs Religious Seniors

A new scam targets religious seniors, particularly in immigrant communities. A recent victim lost $70,000 in cash and jewelry.

Lone Vehicle Found Submerged In Los Alamitos Bay

The vehicle was found submerged in Los Alamitos Bay after the tide receded.

Hurricane Harvey Search And Rescue SoCal Teams Head To Texas

OCFA Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 5 has been deployed to San Antonio, Texas in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey landfall.

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