85 Arrested In Takedown | Missing Dad's Last Moments: OC Today

Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Operation Scarecrow: 85 Arrested, Weapons Seized In Gang Takedown
The OC Sheriff's Department and the California Department of Justice has announced multiple arrests and seizures of drugs and weapons.

Sex Offender At Large After RV Chase, Kidnapping In LA

The 46-year-old wanted man's two children were reunited with their mother, while he eluded authorities in a Bakersfield-area almond orchard.

New Video Shows Missing Dad's Last Moments In Hermosa Beach
He was last seen at the pier in March 2016. He walked into the dark, never to be seen again.

LA County Offers $10,000 Reward In 2016 Long Beach Fatal Shooting
Authorities don't know the motive for the shooting.

Long Beach Doctor Sent Porn To Child, Police Allege
An undercover LAPD detective was posing online as a 16-year-old girl when the doctor allegedly initiated contact.

After Years Of Debates, LA OKs Airbnb Regulations

The ordinance before the Los Angeles City Council limits renting out rooms or homes to short-stay visitors.

"Lucky" Fish Trafficker Not So Lucky After Guilty Plea: COURT
An Orange County man pleaded guilty to trafficking the rare arowana fish, thought to read minds, bring good luck, prosperity, and health.

Mother's Day Events & Brunches 2018 Los Angeles Area

Town-by-town guide to some of the best "Mom" celebrations throughout the region. Don't delay, as many offerings require reservations.

Giveaway Alert: Mother's Day Whale Watching Trip At Dana Wharf
Does mom love the ocean? Enter Patch OC's Mother's Day Contest to take your family of 4 whale watching thanks to Dana Wharf. Enter now!

BB Gun Wielding Suspect Shot By Anaheim Cops Dies
A man shot and critically wounded on Seneca Circle by Anaheim police, later found to have carried a bb gun, has died, cops say.

Fiery Fatal Crash Into Fullerton Starbucks
A motorist was killed after crashing into a Fullerton construction site. Roads were closed for hours during the follow-up investigation.

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