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

Historic Rocket Launch Lights Up California Sky: Photos

The SoCal sky lit up with the SpaceX rocket launch that saw the ship's booster land back on Earth on the West Coast for the first time.

Bode Miller And Wife, Morgan, Welcome Baby Boy

Bode and Morgan Miller welcomed their baby boy, born a mere four months after their daughter, Emeline, drowned in an Orange County pool.

2017-18 Was LA's Third Driest On Record

All three of the driest years recorded in Los Angeles over the last 141 years occurred in the last 18 years.

Whole Foods' 5% Day To Benefit Roots Of Change

Five percent of net sales on Oct. 18 will go towards supporting the Healthy California Campaign to improve access to healthy food.

Former USC Star Killed Wandering LA Freeway

The former USC Safety was apparently disoriented and died as he walked along the 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley.

Probe Launched Into Alleged Racial Profiling By LA Deputies

The LA County inspector general is reviewing allegations that deputies systematically targeted Latino drivers for searches.

Nancy Wilson Will Highlight KXMas Christmas Event

Heart's Nancy Wilson will appear on stage, along with this star-studded lineup for the 2018 KXMas Concert in Irvine.

No More Convenience Fees For Utility Payments In Long Beach

"No resident should be penalized for paying utilities online and glad that past practice ends today," Mayor Robert Garcia said.

OC Parks Receive Accolades At 2018 Savvy Awards

From the Wagon Wheel Restoration Plan to the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights, the OC Parks received multiple awards.

Coroner IDs Pedestrian Struck, Killed In North OC

A pedestrian was struck and killed in north Orange County in late September. Now, the OC Coroner has identified the victim.

Davio's Steakhouse Raises Over $15,000 For Alzheimer's Charity

A new steakhouse is sharing the love with Orange County by raising funds toward OC Alzheimer's. The 10th location for the fine dining chain.

Armed Man Forces Way Into Apartment In Valley SWAT Standoff

A man forced his way into a Valley Village apartment armed with a knife, but the resident was able to escape before a standoff ensued.

Mercado Manhattan Beach To Open In Manhattan Village

The restaurant will offer classic and contemporary Mexican cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.

Nancy O'Dell To Be Grand Marshall Of Hollywood Christmas Parade

The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade will be Nov. 25th grand marshalled by Entertainment journalist Nancy O'Dell.

Photo: Kevin Ellison #4 of the USC Trojans gestures against the Ohio State Buckeyes on September 13, 2008 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 35-3. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)