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

Paintball Attacks Plague Southland Neighborhoods

Victims ranging from 5 to 80 years old have suffered severe trauma from random paintball attacks often posted on social media.

Ex Lake Forest Mailman Charged With The Molestation Of 3 Girls

Craig Allen Thomas, 61, of Lake Forest, has been arrested on multiple counts of child molestation and possessing child pornography.

Bolsa Chica Conservancy To Give Long Beach Port Conservator Award

The Bolsa Chica Conservancy has chosen the Port of Long Beach for its Conservator of the Year Award, based on the port’s environmental work.

New Suspect Charged In Fire That Scorched 5 Hermosa Beach Homes

A two-alarm fire damaged a home under construction near the intersection of Eighth Street and Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Monrovia Police Award Distinguished Service Medal To Officer

Officer Rosendo Ramos III was awarded for his "exceptional work & dedication to the Monrovia Police Department & the community," MPD said.

As Community Mourns Deputy, Alleged Shooter Faces Murder Charges

Funeral arrangements were pending for Deputy Joseph Gilbert Solano, one of two men killed in what police say was a random murder spree.

'Happy Father's Day, Dad!': Redondo Beach Father's Day Photo

Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2019! Send us photos of the dads in your life to be featured.

UPDATE: Suspect In Brutal Orange County Beating Cases Arrested

Police have arrested the person they say inflicted serious head injuries on a 65-year-old man Friday morning at a Buena Park bus stop.

LAPD Motorcycle Officer Hurt In Valley Crash

A Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer suffered serious injuries in a collision with an SUV Friday.

The Perfect Father's Day Gift? Playing Catch At Dodgers Stadium

Fans who celebrate Father's Day with the Dodgers will be invited back to play catch on the field after Dodgers- Chicago Cubs game.

Teen Slain In Altadena Drive-By Identified

Authorities hope someone will come forward with information leading to his killer.

Gang Member Sentenced To Life For Anaheim Area Shootings

A gang member was sentenced to life in prison Friday for gunning down a man and nearly killing another for confronting him about graffiti.

Reseda Shooting Victim Identified

A 36-year-old Reseda man was shot to death Wednesday, and police hope someone can help identify his killer.

Metrolink Train Fatally Strikes Man In San Gabriel Valley

A Metrolink train traveling through Baldwin Park on it's way to Los Angeles killed a man who'd been sitting on the tracks, police say.

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Irvine

A motorcyclist was killed Friday morning in a crash on the northbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway in the Irvine area, according to the CHP.

SWAT Team Nabs Armed OC Man Wanted For Drug, Probation Violations

A man wanted for drug violations and probation warrants evaded Anaheim police for more than 5 hours before being caught in Fullerton.

FlyAway Shuttle From Westwood To LAX To Stop Service

The shuttle service connecting the Westside to LAX has seen declining ridership.