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

Bad Santa Suspect Sleeps It Off In Brea

Be it naughty or nice, Brea police are taking a little heat for sharing a picture of a drunken suspect sound asleep in their holding tank.

Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Katie Hill Fo Alleged Affair

Congresswoman Katie Hill, is being investigated for an alleged affair with a staffer, an allegation she claims is part of a smear campaign.

'Mean Spirited' Messages Sent To Girl, 10, Who Took Her Own Life

The texts sent to Allison Wendel of Santa Ana were not bullying in the technical sense, according to experts.

West Hollywood Deputies Arrest Suspected Kidnapper After Standoff

West Hollywood detectives were involved in a shooting and standoff in Studio City where they went looking for a suspected kidnapper.

Lowe's Opens First-Ever Outlet Store In San Gabriel Valley

The outlet store will sell new and slightly imperfect appliances for up to 70 percent off.

3 Alarm Tick Fire Burning In Canyon Country

BREAKING: The growing brush fire has quickly burned more than 850 acres in Santa Clarita's Canyon Country.

Fire In Sepulveda Basin Sends Smoke Billowing Across Encino

A small fire is burning in the Sepulveda Basin in Encino. Residents should be on alert for possible evacuations, according to fire officials

LA County Faces Power Shut Off Amid Extreme Fire Danger

Southern California Edison is considering power shutoffs for more than 300,000 customers as Santa Ana winds bring extreme fire danger.

Cancer-Linked Contaminants In South Coast Water District: Report

A new study found drinking water is often less safe than what the federal government may deem legal.

Pasadena Teen Crowned 2020 Rose Queen

Camille Kennedy, a senior at La Salle College Preparatory, has been chosen as the 102nd Rose Queen.

Power Outage Affects 3,000 In Newport Beach After Electrical Fire

A vault fire sparked a power outage in Newport Beach. Additional power outages possible for residents of Balboa Island and Corona Del Mar.

DUI Suspected Cause Of Santiago Fire, Power Outages Possible

DUI is suspected after a single-car collision sparked a brush fire off the 241 Freeway overnight, police say. Power outages remain possible.

NASA To Fund Northridge Artificial Intelligence Center

NASA awarded Cal State Northridge a three-year, $3 million grant to establish the NASA Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM.

2 Killed In Long Beach Bar Gunfight Identified

Two men were killed in a gunfight at the Bottoms Up Tavern. It's unclear if one of the shooters was killed by responding police officers.

21-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Hermosa Beach Crash

A young woman faces a vehicular manslaughter charge in the PCH crash that killed a 24-year-old woman Wednesday morning.

Firefighters Battle Spot Fires Along 5 Freeway By Landfill

Firefighters are working to put out a series of small spot fires that broke out Thursday afternoon near the Sunshine Canyon Landfill.

Brush Fire Triggers Lockdown At Eagle Rock Junior High

A small brush fire is burning in Eagle Rock, but light wind is aiding firefighters in their efforts.