Syringes In The Sandbox | Tweets Get Director Fired: Patch PM

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

'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Director James Gunn Fired Over Tweets

Walt Disney Studios fired 'Guardians Of The Galaxy's James Gunn after his old tweets surfaced in which he mocked AIDS, rape and pedophilia.

Mourners Don Superhero Costumes To Honor Slain Boy

Loved ones of Anthony Avalos, a ten-year-old boy allegedly murdered by his mother and her boyfriend, will give him a superhero's funeral.

Here’s How California Ranks For UFO Sightings

Here’s where you’re most likely to see E.T.’s shiny ride.

Paramount TV President Powell Ousted Over Alleged Racist Remark

Paramount Television President Amy Powell denies making a racist remark at a meeting.

Driver Runs Red Light Seriously Injuring 3 Boys Crossing Street

The three teenage boys suffered major injuries when struck by a red light runner.

Syringes Found In Valley Playground Sandbox

Police suspect the needles found in a playground sandbox are from drug users.

See A Problem? Tell The City Through The Dana Point App

The City of Dana Point's most recent app gives you the opportunity to share what you see with your Public Works department.

West Hills Chick-fil-A To Open: Want To Eat Free For A Year?

Grab camping gear & be among first 100 in line for owner Rudy Neal's July 25, 6 a.m. party preceding July 26 opening for a chance to win.

Fountain Valley Prison Escapee Receives 2 Life Sentences

Kyle Shirakawa Handley earned a hefty sentence for his involvement in the marijuana dispensary kidnapping and maiming of a Newport Beach man.

Beverly Hills Cracks Down On Scooter Users

Beverly Hills police issued more than 100 warnings and tickets to scofflaws on motorized scooters over the last week.

Police Search For Attacker In Random Venice Assault

Do you recognize this man captured on video in a random attack on a Venice Street?

Hollywood's Famed Sidewalk Vendor Get The Boot

The city is using a law traditonally used to prevent homeless encampments to push street vendors with bulky carts off the Walk Of Fame.

Construction Worker Pinned And Killed By Forklift

A man was killed in Pomona Friday morning when he fell and was pinned by a forklift.

Hit And Run Suspect Sought In Motorcycle Fatality

A hit and run suspect was sought in a motorcycle fatality from July 10.

Man Charged With 2 Counts Of Murder In 605 Fatal DUI Crash

A man charged with 2 counts of murder of in a fatal 605 DUI crash has a history of driving under the influence in Orange County, court says.

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