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Davis plans to return to the Lakers next season.
Davis plans to return to the Lakers next season. ((Mark J. Terrill | AP))

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

3 People Injured In LA Hair Salon Crash

Three people were injured Friday afternoon when a driver slammed into a hair salon in West Los Angeles.

Angels PR Director Indicted In Relation To Death Of Tyler Skaggs

Former PR Director Eric Kay is charged with distributing the fentanyl that resulted in Skaggs' death.

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LA County Reports 27 Coronavirus-Related Deaths; 1,072 New Cases

There are 1,072 new cases in LA County, along with another 27 coronavirus-related deaths. Health officials say there is an undercount.

Dwyane Wade Photobombs California Couple's Coastal Proposal

Who knew Dwyane Wade was a romantic? Probably his wife, Gabrielle Union. Here's what happened when he witnessed a surprise beach engagement.

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LA City Attorney: ‘Concerned' About Potential Voter Intimidation

LA City Attorney Mike Feuer urged law enforcement and prosecutors nationwide Friday to make sure voters are not harassed or intimidated.

Trump OC Fundraiser At Billionaire Palmer Luckey's Newport Home

A Newport Beach fundraiser for Trump will be held by Luckey, billionaire Oculus founder & a major donor to Trump's reelection campaign.

Santa Monica Police Chief To Retire Following Civil Unrest In May

Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud will retire on Oct. 25, citing recent events in the city and May 31 unrest as part of the decision.

Halloween Poses Threat To Reaching Orange Tier In OC, Doctors Say

Coronavirus counts in Orange County remain stubbornly in the red, OC Health Care Agency doctors say: "With Halloween looming, stay home."

Boys & Girls Club Of Laguna Beach Expands With Ongoing Donations

Celebrate whenever! "A Night Under The Stars" is a non-event-at a non-day at a non-time, raising funds to support the kids of Lake Forest.

Lakers' Anthony Davis Celebrates Championship At NoHo Taco Truck

The newly-crowned NBA champion visited La Autentica Birria for some shredded goat tacos.

Haunted Car Wash Drive-Thru Scares Worth The Wait In Huntington

A local Orange County car wash transformed their business into a drive-thru house of horror after dark, weekends through Halloween night.

Over 335 Homeless People In Los Angeles Housed since June

That number includes 20 people who were previously living within 500 feet of a freeway.

Los Feliz Apartment Fire Wakes Neighborhood

A 78-unit apartment building caught fire, Friday morning, taking 80 firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

Newport Beach Firefighters Share Breast Cancer Awareness

See a Newport Beach Firefighter sporting a pink t-shirt in October? It's their part to raise breast cancer awareness all month long.

Sheriff Shares Freeway Shooting Details After Santa Ana Car Chase

New information was released in the Oct. shooting of a man who fled Santa Ana Police and was shot by officers in San Diego County.

Construction Closures On 210 Freeway In Sylmar This Weekend

The work is part of a $135.5 million project to improve the 210 freeway.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder In LAPD Harbor Attack

The D.A.'s office says Jose Guzman pistol-whipped an officer with his own gun before exchanging gunfire with another officer.

Longtime Johnny Rockets Employee Files Discrimination Complaint

The 58-year-old man says he was a victim of age & sexual orientation discrimination, fired after taking time off due to a workplace injury.

Firefighters Contain Seven Acre Brush Fire In Sepulveda Basin

Flames burned in three separate locations both above and below Burbank Boulevard near Woodley Avenue.

Mountain Lions Spotted Strolling Through Topanga Driveway

A security camera caught three cougars roaming past a parked car in Topanga early Thursday morning.

Two Teens Shot And Killed In Willowbrook

The two boys were found around 11 p.m. last night after their car crashed into a parked vehicle.

Unemployment Dips To 15.1% In L.A., Still High Amid Pandemic

Unemployment is down from 16.4% in August, but still staggeringly high compared to last year's rate of 4.3%.

Unemployment Dips To 9% In O.C., Still High Amid Pandemic

September's number, which is not seasonally adjusted, is down from 9.9% in August.

Body Found At Rocky Shoreline Below San Pedro Cliff

A body was discovered at the rocky shoreline below a San Pedro cliff on Friday afternoon.

Culver City Unified Schools Ranked Top In CA

The Culver City Unified School District was recognized as a top California school district.

Authorities ID Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot By LAPD

Los Angeles police have identified an armed robbery suspect who was fatally shot by police.

Protests Over Artsakh Conflict Continue At Armenian Consulate

Protests continued Friday outside the Armenian Consulate in Beverly Hills over the ongoing conflict in Artsakh.

Twitter Down Across The Globe, Millions Find Time On Their Hands

Thousands of users reported that Twitter was down, not loading new tweets since 3 p.m.

Retired OC Fire Chief Wins Big At 'Wheel Of Fortune': Watch

After choosing C P D and O in the final bonus round, this retired OC Firefighter deciphered a "place" to win $100,000 on' Wheel of Fortune.'

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