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

OC's Mask Ordinance Remains, County Health Officer Threatened

Dozens of opponents of the face mask order railed at a county health officer's home, & threats are being "looked into" by OCSD.

Video: People Are Taking Back Venice Skate Park

Here's a look inside the underground move to take back the Venice Skate Park.

Restaurants And Salons In Los Angeles County Allowed To Reopen

Gov. Newsom granted permission to LA businesses to reopen as early as this weekend provided they meet the county's health guidelines.

Toll Road Extension Through San Clemente Shot Down, Maybe Forever

State officials seek to delete the proposed SR-241 Toll Road Extension through the City of San Clemente from future expansion plans.

6 Kids Treated For COVID-Linked Condition At Children's Hospital

The children ranging from 4 mos to 8 years-old, all who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome

Denzel Washington Plays Good Samaritan To Homeless Man

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington pulled over to help a homeless man in a busy Los Angeles street, giving him food and a mask.

Paddle Out Ceremony To Honor George Floyd

Locals plan to paddle out on surfboards to honor George Floyd. Floyd died this week after he was forcibly arrested in Minneapolis.

Nearly 6,000 Test Positive For Coronavirus In OC, 3 More Deaths

Three more people have died, and almost 6,000 residents have tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.

Orange County Businesses Gain New Resource For Reopening

Businesses who need help complying with post-coronavirus rules need to look no further.

Street Sweeping Returns To Santa Monica In June

Street sweeping resumes June 1 in Santa Monica, according to city officials.

Ladera Ranch Restaurants Open With Restriction Amid Coronavirus

Here is how some local Ladera Ranch restaurants have changed operations and managed to stay afloat during this difficult time.

Vandals Strike Mission Viejo Elementary School

The Viejo Elementary school was rocked by vandalism overnight. Police responded to the scene, Thursday morning.

N95 Mask Shipment Helps Los Angeles Build Stockpile

The city received the first 100,000 masks of a 24 million mask order this week as the city made use of the Port of LA supply chain.

Watch: Celebrate Santa Monica High School's Virtual Graduation

A virtual ceremony will honor Santa Monica High School's class of 2020 graduates.

Here's How This Culver City Hospital Is Battling The Pandemic

Patch talks to Southern California Hospital at Culver City officials about how they're working to save patients and protect staff.

LA Deputy Public Defender Dies Of Coronavirus

One of 19 Los Angeles public defenders to contract the virus, the attorney died just a few days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Rams First Preseason Game Announced Against The Saints In LA

The Rams will play their first preseason game on Aug. 14. Against the New Orleans Saints.