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

OC Boy, 13, Earns 4 Associate Degrees From Fullerton College

With friends & family cheering him on from their cars, Jack Rico marked his graduation & milestone as Fullerton College's youngest graduate.

Shoppers Flock To LA's Reopened Malls Under Cloud Of Coronavirus

Though LA County is still averaging 1,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, many residents were eager to enjoy the loosened restrictions Thursday.

Protestors Block Freeway And Vandalize Patrol Cars In Los Angeles

A protest demanding justice for George Floyd devolved into violence and vandalism with one protestor hurt by a fleeing patrol car.

LAUSD Teams Up With Celebrities, Snapchat For Virtual Book Club

Starting this week, students have access to The A-List Book Club on Snapchat.

Downtown Disney Reopening Plans Underway

When will Downtown Disney reopen? With new orders from the state fans of the outdoor mall's restaurants & shops wonder when they can return.

Google Will Reopen Offices On Voluntary, Limited Basis

Beginning in July, Google offices are expected to reopen gradually from Silicon Valley to Silicon Beach.

Vandals Strike Mission Viejo Elementary School

The Viejo Elementary school was rocked by vandalism overnight. Police responded to the scene, Thursday morning.

Sea Lions Celebrate Return To The Wild With A Smooch

Marine Mammal Care Center released two rehabilitated sea lions back into their natural habitat at Terranea’s Beach Cove.

Walk, Run, Fish Huntington Beach Pier, No Loitering

Residents who enjoy treading over the breaking waves can do so once again this week as the pier reopened.

Coronavirus Testing Sites In Orange County: How To Make An Appt.

The county of Orange has identified these testing and screening sites for both essential workers and the general public.

Property Crime Drops, Homicides Climb In LA County Amid Pandemic

Decrying budget cuts, LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he worries that child abuse is going unreported with kids stuck at home.

Orange County Coronavirus Updates: Thursday Counts, Latest News

On Thursday, Orange County Health Care Agency alerted the public that 6 more people have died, and 255 remain in the hospital due to COVID19

Knife Wielding Suspect Attacks Police Dog, Shot By Fullerton Cops

Police arrived at the scene of a domestic disturbance and unleashed the K9 officer.

SigAlert: 405 Freeway Crash Shuts Down Lane At Sunset Boulevard

A crash involving a semi truck shut down part of the southbound 405 Freeway at Sunset Boulevard Thursday morning.

CVS Opens No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Site In The South Bay

Residents can be tested at these drive-thru locations across Orange County and Los Angeles County, including at a Torrance CVS.

LA County Fire Helicopter Suffers Engine Failure Mid-Air

The helicopter pilot managed to land safely in Canyon Country without any injuries.

Two More Whole Foods Workers Sickened At Pasadena Store

As the community mourns the passing of a worker at the popular store, two more employees have contracted the coronavirus.

Newport Beach Gets Back To Business With Outdoor Expansions

In an effort to get businesses back to work, the city of Newport Beach approved expansions into parking lots, sidewalks, and other property.

Mission Viejo Gives Front-Line Workers Larger-Than-Life Card

A group of Mission Viejo volunteers spelled out their thanks with an artistic installation "to cheer them up" arriving at work.

All LA Nursing Home Residents To Be Tested For Coronavirus

State officials issued the order to test all nursing home residents and staff, overruling the county's plans for less rigorous testing.