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

Real Christmas Trees To Cost More This Year

You're going to have to shell out a few more bucks your Christmas tree this year thanks to a shortage and higher labor costs.

Arrest Made In Garden Grove Church Arson

The suspect "ran from officers," and later told police God told him to set the fire, Garden Grove police say.

Holiday Traffic Will Be Intense As Millions More Hit The Road

More people plan to travel this Thanksgiving than any time in the last 15 years, making for crowded airports and roadways.

Muslim Woman Served Pepperoni Pizza In Dark Theater: Lawsuit

A woman alleges she was served pork at a Redondo Beach theater after explicitly telling staff eating pork is a violation of her religion.

Meet LA's New Cougar, P-77

The young female cat is the latest to be collared and studied, and her discovery comes after a rough few months for local mountain lions.

Multi-Car Collision Stalls 405, 22 Traffic To Seal Beach Blvd.

A multi-car crash blocked lanes Tuesday morning, creating traffic mayhem from the 405 northbound through Westminster to the 22 westbound.

BeachLife Festival Announces First Acts For 2020 Event

The BeachLife Festival, an oceanfront music festival in Redondo Beach, is returning in 2020 with a new stage and lineup.

Keck Family Wins Lawsuit Over Son's Death At Bel-Air Bay Club

The suit by Katherine Keck claims the Pacific Palisades club failed to call 911 in time to save her son from dying of heat exhaustion at 48.

Corona Del Mar Preps For Championship Game At Newport Harbor HS

On Friday after Thanksgiving, the Corona Del Mar Sea Kings will do battle against the Grace Brethren Lancers.

Flooding Expected In Laguna Beach, Pre-Filled Sandbags Available

Put those flood gates in place! A winter storm arrives Wednesday through Friday, over Thanksgiving week & heavy rains will cause flooding.

Suspicious Package Snarls LAX Traffic

A suspicious package found by the airport has forced road closures near Century Boulevard and Avion Drive.

Orange County Football Teams Advance To CIF-SS Championships

On Friday and Saturday, these Orange County High School Football Teams will play for the right to earn their division championship titles.

Woman, 63, With Schizophrenia Missing In Norwalk

Sylvia Castro was last seen at her home in the 12900 block of Lariat Lane in Norwalk, authorities said.

Firefighters Around LA Help Battle Santa Barbara County Fire

Firefighters from around Southern California were sent to battle the Cave Fire in the Los Padres National Forest.

San Juan Hills Preps For CIF Championship Game

On Saturday after Thanksgiving, the San Juan Hills will do battle against the Loyola Cubs at Smith Field Stadium in Los Angeles.

EBT Scam Hits Orange County, Social Services Warns

Do you have an EBT debit card? Be aware of callers telling you your funds will be discontinued. Here is what to do if you are scammed!

Thanksgiving Storm To Wreak Havoc In Orange County

One to two inches of rain are expected along the coast and valleys and up to three inches in the mountains and foothills.

4 USC Professors Earn Top Fellowships In Scientific Research

Four USC professors were named American Association for Advancement of Science fellows for research in fields from chemistry to engineering

Large Tree Topples Onto Cars Overnight In Panorama City

Residents in a Panorama City neighborhood awoke to discover the wind had knocked over a large tree.

$75K Reward Offered For Valley Murder Suspects

Police hope a reward will encourage witnesses to come forward with information about the shootings of two men last year.