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

Man Drowns While Trying To Rescue Swimmer In Laguna Beach

Four people who jumped off of the rocks at Table Rock Beach were caught in a rip current. One attempted to rescue another and perished.

CA Couple Dreams Up Solution To Water Bottle Pollution

The founders of KOPU Water believe if a water bottle has to be single-use, it should be packaged in aluminum.

Missing Huntington Beach Hiker, Dog Found Alive

Sheryl Powell & her 5-lb dog were reported missing from the Bristlecone Pine Forest campground in Inyo County 4 days ago. They were found.

Cedars-Sinai Donates $15 Million To Local Nonprofits

Cedars-Sinai announced its deepening commitment to the health and wellbeing of underserved populations in Los Angeles County.

Woman Beaten To Death In Pasadena Parking Lot, Killer At Large

Police are looking for clues in the slaying of a woman whose battered body was found outside a medical building in Pasadena Sunday.

Model Faces Jail For Mile-High Tantrum

A model who attacked a flight attendant, shouted racial slurs and flung dirty socks at fellow travelers, may end up in a jail jumpsuit.

4.0 Aftershock Hits After Lull In The Swarm Of Larger Quakes

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck early Monday morning was one of the largest aftershocks in days.

Lineup Announced For Hermosa Beach Summer Series

For the first time ever, the series is expanding to both Saturday and Sunday with a jam-packed lineup of music, comedy, movies and more.

Rush Hour At The Beach: Patch Photo Of The Day

Freeways are bumper to bumper, but this is how we do things in SoCal. A flock of pelicans seen from Dana Wharf whale watching vessel.

Presidential Candidate Set To Speak In Beverly Hills

Marianne Williamson is set to speak at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills tonight. There is a $25 suggested donation at the door.

LA County Students Win National Merit Scholarships

The Harvard-Westlake School student was among more than 540 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships.

Roof Collapses At Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino, 12 Hurt

About a dozen people were injured Monday morning when the roof at Larry Flynt's Gardena casino caved in.

Suspicious Item Triggers Evacuation at Granada Hills Mosque

A bomb squad deemed the item safe, but authorities are continuing to investigate the matter.

Bethany Hamilton Proves 'Unstoppable' In New Film

Filmmaker Aaron Lieber of San Clemente shows the life of the famed Hawaii "Soul Surfer" in his new documentary film.

Have You Seen This Missing Teen Last Seen In Altadena?

Police and the family of a teen missing since January are asking for help bringing him home safely.

High Home Prices, NFL Stadium Combine For Huge LA Tax Haul

The tax haul for the county will mean an additional $1 billion for local public services.

Man Killed While Walking On the 101 Freeway Identified

Authorities don't know why the 24-year-old man was walking on the freeway.

Two Arrested Following Pursuit in North Hollywood

The driver and a passenger attempted to flee on foot after abandoning the car.