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

Mystery Shrouds Redondo Beach Man's Disappearance
Jeff Keidser has been missing for three weeks, as his family pleads for clues that will lead to his return.

After 14 Years, NASA's Mars Rover Mission Officially Over
The rover's original mission was supposed to last 90 days, but wound up being more than 14 years.

Rapper Rich The Kid Targeted In WeHo Armed Robbery: Reports
Singer Usher was inside the studio at the time of the incident, but wasn't hurt, TMZ reported.

Beverly Hills Considers Ban On Sales Of Tobacco Products
The city could be the first city in the United States to prohibit tobacco sales.

Transient Doesn't Want To Be Saved, Swims Away From Rescue Crews
A homeless person who jumped into the lake at this park, then swam away from rescuers turned out to have multiple arrest warrants, cops say.

Dozens of Alleged SF Valley Gangsters Nabbed in Crackdown
Dozens of reputed members and associates of two street gangs - one in the San Fernando Valley and one in South LA - were arrested Wednesday.

Woman Arrested After High Speed Chase in San Fernando Valley
California Highway Patrol officers began their pursuit of the driver about 11 p.m. Tuesday on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway.

South Bay Man Who Trafficked Cocaine From Mexico Sentenced
The 45-year-old was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

GM Bob Murray Debuts As Ducks Interim Coach
After coach Randy Carlyle's firing Sunday, for his "lack of emotion" and "lack of pushback," Murray steps into the rink against the Canucks.

Newport's Wealthiest Homes Robbed, Unclaimed Property Remains
Newport Beach police discovered a storage unit full of stolen property & cash in December. Now, they are still seeking the rightful owners.
Hotel Heist In Laguna Hills
An early morning robbery rocked the upscale Hills Hotel, officials say. Here is what was taken.

Cal State Northridge Receives $1 Million Stadium Lighting Grant
The joint MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation and the university have announced a $1 million grant to upgrade CSUN's sports facilities.

UCLA Launches Drive to Restore Ray Manzarek/Jim Morrison Filmwork
UCLA's Film & Television Archive has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to restore 1960s film work by the founders of the Doors.

Recall Petition Launched Against Pasadena City Councilman
District 5 Councilman Victor Gordo says that the petition is an act of revenge by unlicensed marijuana dispensary operators.

Coroner ID's Man Killed In 605 Multi-Car Crash
The victim who was killed on the off ramp of the 605 Freeway was identified, Wednesday.

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