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

Husband Finds Wife And Child Found Slain In SFV Home

Police are investigating the slayings of a woman and her teenage son in their San Fernando Valley home. No arrests have been made.

Goose Nearly ODs In Drug Dump, Saved By Local Rescue

A Huntington Beach wildlife rescue has saved a goose and is rehabilitating a gull after the birds ingested pills scattered on the ground.

Polar Bear Swim Returns To Santa Monica

Take a dip in the ocean and then head to the Annenberg Community Beach House to warm up with s'mores, warm beverages, games and more.

Homeless Men Accused Of Showering, Cooking In Stranger's Home

A Santa Monica man came home from Christmas shopping to find two men cooking a meal in his apartment.

Manhunt On For LA Carjacker Who Escaped From San Quentin Prison

Police believe the convicted carjacker from Los Angeles County may have carjacked a motorist to make his escape from San Quentin.

Spark Of Love Shared 400K Toys To Tots, Teens In Orange County

Laguna Beach Fire Department announced true success in helping gather 400,000+ toys for the underserved children and teens of Orange County.

Rose Bowl Teams Meet Up At Disney California Adventure

Where do you go before you play the Rose Bowl? Disneyland, of course. Both teams headed to the Happiest Place on Earth for some pregame fun.

Toddler Struck, Killed Near Yorba Linda Home

The two-year-old boy was killed in a Yorba Linda driveway, Orange County Sheriff's Department said.

Big Rig Crash And Downed Power Lines Shut Down PCH

A busy stretch of Pacific Coast Highway was shut down in Pacific Palisades Thursday.

Grease Fire Clears Out La Cienega Restaurant

A grease trap fire sent smoke billowing from a La Cienega restaurant during the busy lunch hour Thursday.

Remains Of Missing South Bay Woman Found

The remains were found on a steep hillside that burned above Sherman Oaks.

Missing Long Beach Woman Found In Huntington Beach

She was unharmed and was reunited with her family.

Remembrance Ceremony To Be Held For Slain MBPD Officer

Manhattan Beach Police Department Officer Martin Ganz was shot to death at a traffic stop in 1993.

Pet Monkey Lands Chris Brown In Legal Trouble

Singer Chris Brown faces up to six months in jail on charges stemming from an allegedly unpermitted pet monkey.

Injured Cyclist Rescued By Helicopter In Orange County

Orange County Fire Authority airlifted a cyclist, injured while riding in Shady Canyon, Thursday.

Body Found In Porter Ranch Bank Parking Lot

Police are investigating the death of a young man whose body was discovered Thursday in the parking area behind a Wells Fargo bank.

Pasadena Celebrates Kwanzaa

Pasadena holds its 30th annual Kwanzaa celebration Thursday with music, stories, treats and a "Commitment to an Inclusive Good."

4 Convicted In Pasadena Killing Spree

Four suspected gang members were convicted Wednesday in a murder conspiracy that involved opening fire on mourners at a memorial.

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