Freshman Democrats Sworn In | Restaurant Worker Payback: OC Today

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — There are share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Orange County's Blue Wave Freshman Democrats Sworn In

Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California administers the House oath of office to Rep. Harley Rouda, Mike Levin, Katie Porter and Gil Cisneros.

Kevin Hart To Host Oscar's? Ellen Says 'Yes, He Should'

After his prior homophobic skits came to light, Ellen DeGeneres said, "I believe in forgiveness. I believe in second chances."

Restaurant Week 2019: Guide To The Best In California
January marks "Restaurant Week" in cities throughout Golden State with eateries offering special menus & discounts. Find those near you ...

Fatal Hot Tub Drowning In South Orange County Backyard
A 98-year-old man was discovered, unresponsive, in his Dana Point home, officials say.

Southland Restaurant Workers Get $125K In Back Wages
100 workers across the Southland will receive overtime pay, thanks to West Covina-based U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

Chargers' Anthony Lynn Named Coach Of The Year: LA Sports Council
Under Lynn, the Chargers completed the regular season with a 12-4 record — tied with the Chiefs for the best mark in the AFC.

Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Studio City
The 80-year-old's death was reported Thursday.

Road Closures For 2019 Golden Globes In Beverly Hills
What to know about weekend parking restrictions and street closures underway for Sunday's awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.

Open Casting Call For Pageant Of The Masters, Summer 2019
Do you have what it takes to sit still and have an amazing time doing so? If so, head to this open casting call for this summer's Pageant.

Ex-Maywood Teacher Accused Of Punching Student Pleads Not Guilty
Supporters have raised $189K for the Los Angeles music teacher seen on video allegedly hitting a student who called him a racial epithet.

Repairs Made, Roads Open After Broken Water Main
The break created a sinkhole and flooded streets north of downtown L.A.

Golden Globes 2019: What To Know And Where To Watch
Read up on 2019 Golden Globes nominees, pre-show fashion coverage, and start times before hosts Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg take the stage.

Pin Trading | Epic Park Hop | Disneyland Happenings From 2018
A look back at the year, from Pirate's ride changes to the new Galaxy's Edge coming in the summer of 2019; Cast Member stories & more.

5 Of Orange County's Cheapest Beach Houses
From a fixer-upper that may leave you screaming to an adorable beach house that will make you swoon, check out affordable bungalows in OC.

Rain, Winter Weather Continues: Forecast For Southland
A red sky to begin New Year's week turns to rain, cold and clouds across SoCal, according to the National Weather Service.

Photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., administers the House oath of office to Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., during ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, during the opening session of the 116th Congress. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)