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

Who Is The Valley's Penny-Pinching Bandit?

Police are looking for a brazen armed robber who stopped to pilfer a take-a-penny- leave-a-penny tray during a robbery

Laguna Beach Cop Arrested For Alleged Elder Abuse, Fraud

The Lake Forest resident, along with his sister and her boyfriend, is accused of swindling elderly victims, however, no charges yet filed.

The Best DIY Christmas Card Ideas

Give your holiday greetings a personal touch this year with unique ideas like fingerprint reindeer, button snowmen, and elf costume cards.

Now You Can Text 911, LA County...Just Leave Out The Emojis

Anyone in danger but unable to call 911 can now text 911 for police and fire help... just no emojis, implore authorities.

Manhunt On For Burglary Suspect Near Fletcher Jones Dealership

Newport Beach police are actively looking for a burglary suspect near the Fletcher Jones Motorcars dealership in Newport Beach.

Cigar Bar & Whiskey Pop-Up Comes To Culver City

What's more decadent than a hand-rolled cigar and flight of craft whiskey?

HazMat Incident On Oso Parkway Sends 1 To Hospital

BREAKING: A worker in a pool-service truck became ill while driving and called 911, officials said.

Police Search For Vehicle Theft Suspect In Redondo Beach

Helicopters are overhead, assisting in the search for the suspect

Pedestrian Struck, Injured By Fire Hydrant On PCH

The hydrant was sheared off when hit by a vehicle, Newport Beach police said.

O.C. Attempted-Rape Suspect Sought, ID'd By DNA: Police

Authorities allege Gildardo Cortez Martinez, 29, was perpetrator who pulled woman into stairwell, an act on caught on camera. SEE VIDEO.

Man Killed In O.C. Workplace Accident

The 50-year-old was working with heavy machinery when the incident occurred Friday morning in Irvine, officials said.