Dekraai Sentence: Life, No Parole, But Was It Enough? Patch PM

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

Is the world ending tomorrow? An ominous prediction that the world would end Saturday, Sept. 23 shocked southern California residents midday Thursday as they watched cable television. If we're all gone by Sunday morning, this is an extra special thanks to our loyal Patch readers.

Around Los Angeles, a vacationing New Orleans mayoral candidate took an Uber nasty ride, allegedly masturbating in the back of the car.

In other news, a new scam targets seniors looking to sell their timeshares – although selling the vacation getaway may seem like an attractive option for those on a fixed income, the Los Angeles District Attorney warns retirees to proceed with caution.

Uh oh – according to a report released Thursday, homeowners in Los Angeles have the third-highest risk in the nation of losing their home to a natural disaster. Only Oklahoma City and San Jose have homeowners more at risk than L.A. of a home loss due to earthquakes, floods, hail, hurricane storm surges, tornadoes and wildfires, according to the report.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:

• Quincy Jones $9.4 Million Award Upheld: Jones wanted $30 million Michael Jackson's estate wanted to pay $392,000.
• Kathy Griffin Files For Restraining Order Against Neighbor: Jeffrey Mezger, the CEO of KB Homes, unleashed a tirade against her over a noise complaint at his house.

BUSINESS:

• Modo Yoga LA Opens In Venice: If you've been waiting for a new hot yoga option, Moda Yoga LA has arrived with an extensive class schedule.

SCHOOL:

• Santa Monica Fundraiser Supports DACA Renewal Fees: SMMUSD students from Samohi, Olympic and Malibu High School can apply for assistance to pay the $505 fee.

POLICE & FIRE LOS ANGELES:

• Police ID Man In Fatal Crash With Teen Driver: The teenager was weaving in and out of traffic, according to a police statement
• Contractor Gets Stuck On Top Of Radio Tower Due To Medical Episode: The 24-year-old became too weak to lower himself down from a Long Beach radio tower.
• Off-Duty LAPD Police Officer Killed in Porter Ranch Motorcycle Crash: The crash happened Thursday evening, close to 7 p.m.
• Man Beaten To Death In Downtown LA: The victim was hit in the head with an object.
• Man Killed In Big Rig Crash Identified: The crash happened Thursday morning in Northridge.
• Sig Alert On The 105 Lifted: One person was killed when their vehicle went down an embankment.

POLICE & FIRE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY:

• 60 Freeway Closed From Diesel Spill: A section of the 60 freeway through Pomona was closed Friday for cleanup of a huge diesel fuel spill.

POLICE & FIRE ORANGE COUNTY:

• Shooting Caught On Video In Huntington Beach: Police in Huntington Beach confirmed the death of a man who was reported as being shot by police.
• Tip A cop In Aliso Viejo Resounding Success: Aliso Viejo celebrates Tip a Cop with resounding success.
• Fallen Officer Remembered In Orange County: A Mission Viejo motorcycle collision in 2002 claimed the life of Orange County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Matthew Davis. The OCSD remembers.

SPORTS:

• Tommy Lasorda Honored By Dodgers On 90th Birthday: The Friday night postgame fireworks show will be set to music by Frank Sinatra, Lasorda's favorite singer.

GOVERNMENT:

• Signature-Gathering Approved For Water Bond Initiative: The measure would raise $8.877 billion. See a breakdown of how the money would be spent.

COURTS:

• Sentencing At Last For Dekraai In Seal Beach Mass Murder: Dekraai was given eight consecutive life sentences, one for each of his victims, plus an additional 232 years to life. But was it enough?

HOLIDAY:

• Haunted Black Star Canyon Still A Mystery In Orange County: Blackstar Canyon is a fave of Orange County kids who want to freak themselves out, but is it really haunted? Patch looks to a local expert
• Have You Seen Spirits At Vanderlip Mansion?: Legends say that the Palos Verdes community is home to more than just its living residents
• 3 Paranormal Places In Malibu: Duke's Malibu, Solstice Canyon, Thelma Todd's Wandering Spirit: If you're more of a fan of real ghosts than the make believe ones, try hunting some spirits down in Malibu.
• 5 Paranormal Places In Beverly Hills: Lucille Ball's Home; Beverly Hills Hotel; Greystone Mansion: Not for the faint of heart, these haunted locations will give you a better scare than the typical spooky mazes and hayrides.

» Also Worth A Look Today

• 14 'Malnourished' Horses Seized In Riverside County: All of the horses bore signs of neglect, with their rib cages showing from lack of nourishment, officials say.
• Raccoon Takes A Wild Ride On A Colorado Cop's Car: “How in the world did that raccoon hop on?” a police spokesman asked.

» Across America

• Feds Notify Election Officials In 21 States Of Hacking Attempts Prior To 2016 Election
• Jimmy Kimmel’s Proposal ‘I Do-Over’ For Kansas City Couple Has New Twist
• First Day Of Fall At Starbucks: Photo Of The Day

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