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

Did you see or smell the affects of the Canyon Fire across the Southland? The unmistakable smell of smoke filled the air and ash floated down from the air like soft rain – the flames are affecting more than just the Anaheim and Corona areas. Patch is updating fire reports to keep you in the know.

In Los Angeles, a judge gave "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara permission to move forward with a lawsuitagainst her former fiancé. The lawsuit will attempt to block Vergara's ex from bringing to term two frozen pre-embryos the pair made while still together.

Take a look at Los Angeles Zoo's new baby mandrill monkeys! The adorable pair made their public debut today. A female baby was born Aug. 3 to 5-year-old mother, Juliette, and a male baby was born Aug. 17 to 4-year-old mother, Clementine.

A possible kidnapping was caught on video and Los Angeles police are looking for leads. The woman is seen clearly struggling as she's grabbed of the sidewalk and shoved inside a car with a Texas license plate. Have you seen the suspect?

After Floyd Mayweather paid for his new $26 million Beverly Hills home in cash, he added some interesting artwork to the mansion. A post on the fighter's Twitter account shows two huge photographs: a victorious Mayweather, and a defeated Conor McGregor. Is it funny and sassy, or condescending to his opponent? That's up for you to decide.

COMMUNITY:

• Do A Good Deed & Get A Free T-Shirt: Beach Cleanup Day: This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer credit and learn more about the community, according to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
• Venice Resident Shot With Pellet Gun During Home-Invasion Robbery: Two males broke into the home on Grand Canal Court in the 3 a.m. incident, police said.
• L.A. Dodgers Sued By Fan For Alleged 'Brutal Attack' Outside Stadium: Two purported assailants also named as defendants in the lawsuit brought by the area geologist, who suffered a brain injury in assault.

POLICE & FIRE LOS ANGELES:

• L.A. Co. Sheriff To Fox: Apologize For 'Erroneous' Portrayal In 'Who Shot Biggie & Tupac?': The department contends a detective, who had zero investigation involvement, was portrayed as incompetent in the TV special.
• Police Search For 3 Alleged Thieves In El Segundo: Police believe the suspects have stolen items out of at least one parked car.
• Man, Possibly Rapper 'Young Dolph,' Shot In Hollywood: The shooting incident was near Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue
• Westwood Apartments Evacuated Due To Gas Leak: The three-inch leak was reported along West Rochester Avenue.
• Jail Beds & Protesters Block L.A. Streets: The individuals are opposed to county plans to build new lock-ups in Lancaster and downtown Los Angeles.
• Encino Man Killed In Ventura Freeway Crash: The CHP said the victim's car veered out of control, went up an embankment and hit a tree.

POLICE & FIRE ORANGE COUNTY:

• Canyon Fire: 2,000+ Acres; CHP 91 Commute Reprieve, Photos, Map, Evacuations, Closures: CHP helps commute; Air quality, School closures, evacuations ordered. 91 commuters slowed to a crawl. TUESDAY UPDATE 3:30 PM
• Bicycle Fatality On Laguna Canyon And Lake Forest Tuesday: A Newport Beach man was killed Tuesday in a bicycle collision. on Lake Forest Drive and State Route 133 on Tuesday. #Breaking
• Fatal Hit-And-Run Victim ID As Santa Ana Resident: A Santa Ana man was identified following a Fatal hit and run, Monday

» Also Worth A Look Today

• Will You Be Spooked At Scare-amount Ranch?: Make fake blood, go on haunted hikes, and watch an old scary movie at the free, family-friendly event.
• Walk To School Event Planned At Schools Across California: On International Bike/Walk to School Day, over 400 California schools will be taking part. Is your school participating?
• 8-Episode 'Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders' Kicks Off Tonight: The 1989 shotgun killings by Lyle and Erik Menendez of parents, Jose and Kitty, portrayed with actress Edie Falco playing defense attorney.

» Across America

• Twitter Is Testing Doubling The Character Limit On Tweets
  
• 'Stressed' Missouri Dad Shook Twin Babies, Killing One: Records
• Coroner Reports Man’s Head, Torso Were Crushed during Fatal Amazon Center Accident

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