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

11 Orcas, With Babies, Make For Magical Whale Watching Experience

A pod of Orcas or "Killer Whales" seen this week off the coast of Dana Point made for some amazing whale watching in south OC waters.

How To Participate In Coastal Cleanup Day Around LA

Heal the Bay organized 13,464 volunteers and removed 59,600 pounds of trash from LA County during last year's Coastal Cleanup Day.

Armed Man Barricaded In Maserati Dealership Arrested

SWAT officers and a dog chased after the suspect in Santa Monica before he was caught and arrested, according to video from the scene.

L.A. Street Festival Kicks Off With Free Family Fun

The inaugural two-day L.A. Street Festival, a grassroots event, will feature music, food, games and basketball and esports tournaments.

Suzanne Whang, Voice of 'House Hunters,' Dead At 56

Suzanne Whang, the actress best known for her hopeful yet tempered narration of HGTV's "House Hunters," died at her home.

Kohl's To Hire Local Workers For 2019 Holiday Season

Kohl’s is making plans to hire 90,000 seasonal associates across the U.S. Here's how to apply for one of those jobs:

Whooping Cough Hits Los Angeles County, Again

Two students on the northern edge of the county have contracted Whooping Cough. The county has faced multiple outbreaks this year.

Investigation Underway Into Deadly Plane Crash In South Bay

A small plane crashed onto the roof of a commercial building, killing the pilot and critically injuring the passenger.

Extortion Suspect Arrested In Palos Verdes Estates

As officers questioned the two men, one admitted to having a knife and ran off.

B. Toffee Celebrates 10th Anniversary In Newport Beach

In a culinary partnership like no other B. Toffee partners with A Market to create a specialty anniversary recipe available on Oct. 1, 2019.

Vaping Companies Agree No To Market To Kids In City Settlement

In a settlement with the City of Los Angeles, two vaping companies are blocked from distributing and marketing nicotine products to minors

The Business Of Aging, In-Home Care Gives Families Respite In OC

These friends use their experience to help Orange County's aging residents and their families, maintain their dignity & independence.

Participate In Coastal Cleanup Day Around Orange County

Coastal Keeper organized over 7,000 volunteers & removed over 53,000 pounds of trash from OC beaches during last year's Coastal Cleanup Day.

Glendora Mountain Sunrise On My Mind: Patch Photo Of The Week

One morning, after a brief hike near Glendora, a Diamond Bar resident paused to capture this epic photo of the sunrise behind the mountain.

Suspect Shot Fleeing Covina Brush Fire: Cops

A suspect shot while fleeing from Covina Police Officers was in serious condition, Friday.

Alert OC Notifies Aliso Viejo Of Groping Suspect

Orange County Sheriff's Department sent out regional alerts overnight searching for a man who allegedly groped two girls near Aliso Creek.

Stanton Man Attacks Family With Box Cutter, Sentenced To Jail

The man pleaded guilty to attempted murder for the slashing attack on his parents, teenage sister, and live-in girlfriend.

Hundreds March In LA For Global Climate Strike

Across the world and in downtown Los Angeles Friday, people gathered to advocate for climate action. Many LAUSD students walked out.

Fire Damages Westwood Medical Offices

Crews battled for almost 40 minutes to put out the flames at a building housing medical offices in Westwood.