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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Glowing Blue Waves Hit Southland Beaches Thanks To Algae Bloom

A massive algae bloom spanning the length of Southern California’s coastline is causing glowing blue waves.

Disney Releases Star Wars Themed Cloth Face Masks

Disney Consumer Products added a little extra magic in the fine art of cloth face masks. Could this be a precursor for reopening the parks?

Student Hacks Into SMMUSD's Email Server

Gmail is temporarily disbanded after a student hacked into the district's server for 16 minutes late Friday night.

As State Looks To Reopen, LA Remains Epicenter Of Outbreak

LA hasn't seen the drop-off in new COVID-19 that the rest of the state has, and thousands of health care workers have been sickened.

Malibu High Operation Smile Club Feeds Emergency Room Workers

MHS students have given up their Saturdays to deliver pizza, salad, and home-baked goods to ER workers at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai.

Venice Ralphs Grocery Workers Will Get Free COVID-19 Testing

Kroger workers, including Ralphs grocery store employees in Venice, are expected to get free COVID-19 testing.

San Clemente's Nomads Canteen Back In Business In Spite Of Virus

Coronavirus shutdown or not, Nomads Canteen is back and open for business. What do you think about the reopening?

LAUSD To Start New School Year Aug. 18 Despite Major Uncertainty

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles students will start the new school year in mid August, whether it be in the classroom or online.

Private Security Firm To Hire 1,100 Employees Across Los Angeles

The private security firm Allied Universal announced a hiring blitz over the next two months across the Southland.

Beach Battle Continues Along Orange County Coast

While a handful of seaside towns are filing lawsuits aimed at Sacramento's handling of closing down OC's coastline, a few are reopening.

Malibu Relaunches Home Fire Safety Assessments

Malibu home and business owners can get a free fire safety inspection from Fire Safety Liaison Jerry Vandermeulen.

Hit And Run Driver Sought In Orange

Police are seeking a driver who seriously injured a pedestrian on Lewis Street and El Prado Avenue.

Temporary Closures At Several Palos Verdes Trails

Expect several trail closures and detours, California Water Service's (Cal Water) Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project said.

Red Tide, Blue Waves Crash On Orange County Coastline

The bioluminescent wave display continues along the coast. See dolphins become "Harry Potter" Patronus charm as they glide Newport waters.

San Clemente Beach, Pier Reopens, Gov. Says

The point of contention now over, San Clemente residents can go back to exercising at the beach, provided the re-opening plan is followed.

Marina Del Rey Sheriff's Station Closing

Sheriff Alex Villanueva said his department will need to close patrol stations in Altadena and Marina del Rey effective July 1.

Laguna Beach Can Reopen Coastline, Gov. Newsom Says

Gov. Gavin Newsom has given his blessing to Laguna Beach's plan for "phased reopening" of the city's beaches during coronavirus shutdown.

Droid Depot At Home Debut: May The 4th Be With You From Disney

Missing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on May the 4th? Take a virtual trip down memory lane, a few notable faces you may recognize, plus, a gift!

Santa Monica Extends Rent Eviction Moratorium For Residents

The rent eviction moratorium extension includes both residential and commercial buildings in Santa Monica, city officials announced.

Culver City Launches Emergency Relief Food Drive

Culver City Emergency Relief Food Drive is welcoming your help.