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

Tyra Banks To Open 'Modelland' Theme Park In Santa Monica

The theme park, set to open later this year at the Santa Monica Place, will create a fantasy version of the modeling world.

Foul Ball Killed Fan At Dodger Stadium

A woman celebrating her 79th birthday and 59th anniversary at a Dodgers game died after she was struck in the head by a foul ball.

Army Conducts Drills Across Los Angeles Throughout The Week

Don't be alarmed if you see a seeming military invasion of the streets of Los Angeles this week.

Pilot In Yorba Linda Crash Had Fake Police Credentials: Sheriff

He was carrying a fake Chicago Police Department badge, documents when he crashed into the house, killing four others, police said.

Acura To Sponsor Long Beach Grand Prix After Toyota Bows Out

"With our U.S. headquarters nearby in Torrance, this is a true 'home' event for the Acura brand," the Acura V.P. said in a statement.

Dolly Parton To Be Honored At Grammy Awards

The eight-time Grammy winner will perform on the Grammy stage for the first time since 2001.

Apartment Fire Doused In Seal Beach

Firefighters from four departments rushed to extinguish a multi-unit apartment fire on Tuesday morning in Seal Beach.

Community Groups Call For End To LAPD Unit Over Racial Profiling

Groups from the ACLU to the Children's Defense Fund called for the removal of an LAPD unit for disproportionately pulling over minorities.

'Party of Five' Reboot: Story Of Family Separated By Deportation

A reboot of the hit series "Party of Five" will air on Disney's Freeform, and it will be about a Latino family whose parents were deported.

Calabasas High School Wins Academic Decathlon

The team also won the "Super Quiz" portion of the competition.

1 Hurt In UCLA Lab Explosion

A person had to be rushed to the hospital following an explosion involving acetone.

'America’s Got Talent' Auditions Head To SoCal Saturday

Thousands of artists waiting to be discovered will head to Pasadena Saturday for a chance to compete on "America’s Got Talent."

LA Pushes Policy To Counter Influence Of NRA

A measure that would require contractors seeking to do business with the city to disclose NRA ties passed a Los Angeles City committee.

Orange County Volunteers Win Big With Prudential Awards

An Anaheim girl wins big in the Prudential Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Honorable mentions from Ladera Ranch, Irvine and Placentia.

Dial It Down Alert, Energy Incentives Available

The SoCal Gas Company has issued an alert encouraging residents to conserve natural gas until further notice. Are you dialing it down?

Mike Tomlinson Remembered By Friends, Family In Aliso Viejo

The young father, an avid cyclist, was struck and killed at the end of January by a hit-and-run driver. Now, his loved ones mourn his loss.

Missing West Covina Girls Found After 12 Hour Search

Two young girls were reported missing, last seen near their Lincoln Heights school, Monday.

Power Outage Affects Thousands In Valley Village/Sherman Oaks

Department of Water and Power officials warned that the outage could last for several hours Tuesday night.

Cold Weather Prompts 'Dial It Down' Alert For Los Angeles

You can help protect vulnerable neighbors by conserving gas during peak demand.

C.Y. Lee, Best-Selling Author, Dies at 102

The author of the acclaimed "The Flower Drum Song" died in November, but his family chose to keep his passing private.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Tyra Banks attends the premiere of 'Life Size 2' at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on November 27, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)