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

Kobe-Gianna Memorial Service: Vanessa Bryant, MJ And Shaq Speak

"God knew they couldn't be on this Earth without each other," Vanessa Bryant said. "He had to bring them home together."

Noose Used To Threaten Student At Malibu High School: Principal

School officials are investigating a noose found in the film production class green screen room on Malibu High School's campus.

Vanessa Bryant Blames Pilot For Crash That Killed Kobe, Gianna

Kobe Bryant's grief-stricken widow sues the company who allowed the helicopter to fly her family in heavy fog, while others were grounded.

French Bulldog Puppy Stolen In The Valley Reunited With Owner

A worker's truck was stolen in Glendale when he kept it running to keep his new puppy warm on a cold morning.

Manhattan Beach To Ban All Tobacco Sales Within The City

The Manhattan Beach City Council adopted an ordinance banning tobacco sales, which will include cigarettes and vapes.

Weinstein Verdict Sends Message To All Predators: Actors Union

Convicted of rape in New York, Harvey Weinstein still faces trial in Los Angeles in a watershed case for the film industry.

Coronavirus Patient Shuffle In Costa Mesa After Restraining Order

The city of Costa Mesa has issued a restraining order against an influx of patients suffering from novel coronavirus.

Costco Asks Court For Help Controlling Signature Solicitors

The suit states individuals have interfered with business operations by trespassing and soliciting signatures at the Marina del Rey Costco.

Coroner IDs Anaheim Woman, 94, Killed In Freeway Crash

Francisca Solis, 94, of Anaheim & Trinidad Solis, 70, of the Fresno County city of Selma died in a suspected DUI crash Sunday morning.

Man Charged With Assault In Malibu Apartment Pleads Not Guilty

The Sheriff's Department said the suspect entered the unlocked apartment and woke up the woman by sexually assaulting her.

Couple By Hit And Run Driver On Sunset Boulevard

A woman was killed, and a man is in critical condition after they were struck by a hit and run driver in Echo Park.

Remarkable Businesswomen Nominees Lauded In Orange County

Winners will be awarded on March 10 at the Remarkable Women Awards reception, commemorating women's suffrage & women making history today.

Car Slams Into East Hollywood Restaurant

A worker at a Filipino fast- food chain restaurant was injured in the crash.

Census Scam Warning For South Orange County

An envelope reading "Do not destroy, official document" is actually a scam, says Congressman Mike Levin. Did you receive one?

Irvine's Koll Company Leases 97 Percent Of Properties In 2019

A 78,000 square-foot building was leased to Tustin's Port Vie

Lanterman House Hosts Author Talk And Book Signing

Valley Sun columnist and local author, Dr. Joe Puglias, will discuss the Vietnam War as seen through the evolution of his two novels.

North Hollywood Man Accused Of Raping Girls Faces New Charges

Simon Ruiz Hernandez is accused of raping four young girls, and police think there may be additional victims.

Westbound 10 Freeway Shut Down After Car Hits Fire Hydrant

A SigAlert was issued, shutting down all westbound lanes in Santa Monica Monday morning.

Watch: Gunman Robs Two Venice Blvd. Stores In 10 Minutes

Police hope someone will recognize a brazen robber, who hit two westside convenience stores within minutes of each other.

North Hollywood Home Damaged In Fire

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Man Killed Walking On 170 Freeway In North Hollywood

The fatal incident triggered a SigAlert, shutting down several lanes of the Hollywood (170) Freeway in North Hollywood.