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

SpaceX One Small Step Closer To Manned Launch

Friday's launch of the Crew Dragon is a test for a historic manned launch planned for the summer.

Luke Perry Suffers Massive Stroke: Report

Paramedics were called to the star's Sherman Oaks home.

Man Will Be Extradited In 1973 Newport Beach Cold Case Murder

James Neal, charged in the brutal slaying of 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe, will be returned to Newport Beach to face murder charges.

Uber, Lyft Rides In LA County Could Spike Under Metro Tax Plan

The cost of riding in an Uber or Lyft could go up if Metro approves a congestion fee for riding sharing in Los Angeles County.

Nixon Foundation Remembers Edward Nixon, Brother Of President

President Nixon's daughters released a joint statement calling their uncle "our family's rock" since the death of their father 25 years ago.

Death Sentences Upheld Santa Monica Pier Shooters

The string of murders in the LA area ended after one of the men holed up in a Santa Monica Pier arcade with hostages and fired at police.

Shonda Rhimes Haves $1M From Pedigreed Hancock Park Pad

Gated for the privacy and protection a celebrity needs, Shonda Rhimes bought the home from Beck.

83-Year-Old Man With Alzheimer's Missing In Torrance

The man was last seen wearing a pullover sweater and brown pants.

Los Angeles Has 12 James Beard Semifinalists

James Beard Awards have been called the Oscars of the culinary world. Twelve eateries/chefs in Los Angeles are semifinalists.

LAUSD To Ask Voters To Pass New Tax To Bridge Shortfall

The school board will vote on whether to put a parcel tax measure before voters aimed at raising hundreds of millions for local schools.

Oreo Wants To Spend Her Sunset Years With You

This sweet homeless Shih Tzu was left at Mission Viejo Animal Services in bad shape. Now, she needs a loving, forever home. Is it yours?

90210 Reboot To Include Original Cast

A "Beverly Hills, 90210" six-episode reboot will air on Fox.

Laguna Firefighters Climbing To Cure Cancer: Donation Request

The Laguna Beach Fire Department is once again participating in the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in March, fundraising for a cancer cure.

Santa Anita Race Track Reopens After 19 Race Horse Deaths

After an in-depth evaluation of conditions, the track reopened for training, in preparation of weekend races, with more rain on the way.

Teenager Struck And Killed In Echo Park

The 17-year-old boy died at the hospital.

Suspect Search Triggers Lockdown At LA County Education Offices

Police are looking for a suspect, who attacked a sheriff's deputy, prompting a lockdown at the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Woodland Hills Brothers Charged In Massive ID Theft Refund Scheme

Federal prosecutors allege the brothers used stolen identities to file fraudulent taxes for $294K in phony refunds.

Fire Consumes Westside Commercial Complex

A stubborn fire consumed a vacant two-story commercial building in the Sawtelle area Wednesday night.