Patch PM: Intruder Shot at Model's Home, Trump on the Ropes, Murder Hotel

LOS ANGELES, CA -- It was a busy week in Los Angeles County where allegations kept surfacing against Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump from women alleging sexual abuse. Also this week, an intruder is allegedly shot at a model's Malibu home, Drake owns the American Music Awards nominations, a mother and daughter escape an intruder by climbing out a second-story window, a famous whale is imperiled, Slash's iconic Guns N' Roses guitar goes up for auction, and a creepy LA haunt is considered for landmark status.

Here are the Patch headlines people are talking about:

Marlee Matlin Responds to Allegations that Trump Called Her 'Retarded'
Marlee Matlin, an Oscar-winning deaf actress and contestant on "Celebrity Apprentice," calls the allegations "abhorrent."

Three Rescued from Boat Fire Off Redondo Beach
The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. aboard the 42-foot vessel, which was about nine miles off King Harbor.

Famed for Its Murders and Murderers, Storied LA Hotel up for Historic Landmark Status
Hotel Cecil, the inspiration for a season of "American Horror Story" and home of the Night Stalker, is being considered for historic status.

'The Apprentice' Contestant Accuses Donald Trump of Sexual Abuse: Updated
Breaking: Summer Zervos, a former contestant on “The Apprentice,” alleges Donald Trump groped and kissed her against her will.

Kendall Jenner: 'I've never been so scared in my life'
The 20-year-old daughter of Kris and Caitlin Jenner told jurors she was terrified when a man became aggressive outside her Hollywood home.

Thousands Mourn Slain Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy
Gov. Jerry Brown and law enforcement from around the country paid tribute today to Sgt. Steve Owen killed in the line of duty.

Pacific Palisades Man Bilked Women by Convincing Them He Fought Terrorists: Lawsuit
Women are trying to recoup money they allegedly gave a reclusive local man who convinced them he fought terrorists at the President's behest

Security Guard Shoots Suspected Malibu Home Intruder
The guard also suffered stab wounds in the incident.

Wow! House: New York Knicks' Lou Amundson Selling Manhattan Beach Home
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, mid-century Modern-style house, built in 1981, was bought by Amundson two years ago for $1.805 million.

Pit Bull Bites Man's Face Outside Eagle Rock Restaurant
Police are asking for help identifying the owner of a pit bull mix that bit a man's face outside an Eagle Rock restaurant.

Former Beauty Queen, Current WeHo Resident Accuses Donald Trump of Walking in on Contestants During Miss USA Pageant

Her recollection seems to corroborate the braggadocious remarks the GOP presidential contender told shock-jock Howard Stern on his show.

Intruder Shot as South Pasadena Mother and Daughter Escape out Bathroom Window
A suspected burglar allegedly chased two women into a bathroom before being shot by police during a standoff.

LAUSD Teacher Named California Teachers of the Year
An English teacher was honored for work in the classroom and a club that aims to help first generation high school grads go onto college.

LAUSD Might Close 2 Valley Charter Schools over Hiring of Turkish Teachers
Two science academies in the Valley are among three facing closure over the practice of importing Turkish teachers en masse.

Famous Blue Whale Tangled in Netting Off Los Angeles Coast
The blue whale known to Californians since her unusual tail made her famous 30 years ago is in trouble, officials worry.

Songwriter, Malibu Resident, Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Dylan, who captured the voice of a generation, was the first American to win the prize in more than 20 years.

Slash's Iconic Guns N' Roses Guitar to be Sold in West Hollywood Auction
The guitar is signed by Slash and includes a letter of authenticity from the guitarist.

Police Commission Seeks Better Training and Transparency in LAPD Use of Force
The Los Angeles Police Department lags behind other departments in use of force training and transparency, the Inspector General has found.

American Music Awards Nominations: Drake Shatters the Record
Drake broke Michael Jackson's 32-year record for most nominations in a single year.

Human Skull Found in Angeles National Forest, Authorities Trying to Figure Out Whose
The skull was found by a work crew that was clearing brush in a dry wash.