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

Witness Sought In Brutal Newport Prosecutor Attack

Newport Beach police seek a bike-riding witness seen in an aggravated assault of an Inland Empire Deputy DA. This map might jog your memory.

Need Help, LA? Calling 911 From A Cell Can Be Dangerous: Report

CHP whistleblowers told NBC that outdated technology and understaffing among LA's 911 dispatchers is putting lives at risk.

China Releases UCLA Players Suspected Of Shoplifting

The three players arrested in China on suspicion of shoplifting are already on a plane bound for the Unites States: BREAKING.

Coto De Caza Fiery Crash: Search Is On for Fourth Good Samaritan

Authorities Locate Previously Unnamed Good Samaritan in the Nov. 3 Fiery Coto Crash, Who Says He Knew He Was Risking His Life to Save Others

Fast And Furious Crash Trial Continues In Rancho Santa Margarita

The trial continues for the driver of a fatal RSM crash from 2013; the OCDA's office claims driver was obsessed with Fast & Furious movies.

Forever 21 Investigates Data Breach Of Payment Cards

The Forever 21 clothing chain announced that there may have been unauthorized access to data from payment cards used at store.

LAPD Changes Body Camera Policy After Alleged Drug Planting

Refuting the claim that body camera footage shows officers planting drugs on a suspect, Chief Beck announced a new body camera policy.

Harvey Weinstein Raped Actress In Beverly Hills, Lawsuit Claims

The actress claims Weinstein used his "massive weight and strength" to force himself on her at the Montage hotel.

SMPD Awarded $300,000 Grant For Traffic Death Prevention Methods

SMPD will use the funding to keep Santa Monica roadways safe and improve the quality of life through enforcement and education.

One Dead In Multi-Vehicle Torrance Crash: Reports

Another crash victim has been taken to the hospital, according to reports.

DUI Fatality In Lake Forest Leads To 2nd-Degree Murder Conviction

A Mission Viejo man was charged with second-degree murder for a Lake Forest DUI fatality that killed a young mother in 2013.