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

Man Exits Space Mountain While Ride Is In Motion

Space Mountain at Disneyland Resort was closed Thursday after a passenger riding the high-speed roller coaster forced his way from his seat.

Lake Forest Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit And Run

An Aliso Viejo father died after being struck Orange County Sheriff's Departments arrested the suspect after he fled his vehicle, they say.

Thunder, Lightning As Storm Slams Orange County

Batten down the hatches. The anticipated storm has slammed Orange County with lightning strikes closing beaches and thunder rattling nerves.

Soka Lions Defeat Masters College In Dual Meet

Master's competed for their first time in NAIA swimming for a record crowd of Soka students, the coaches said.

Orange County Hotels Win 5 Diamond Ratings

4 Orange County hotels were honored for beautiful physical settings, amenities, high-quality furnishings, highly exceptional guest service.

No Do-Overs For Rams-Saints Playoff Game, Judge Rules

To the outrage of Saints fans, a federal judge has refused to order a do-over of the controversial game that sent the Rams to the Super Bowl.

Jetliner Struck By Lightning After Taking Off From LAX

A JetBlue flight out of LAX was forced to turn back after it was struck by lightning Thursday.

Cheer On The Rams With Free Dinner For Two

You have a chance to celebrate the Rams with free dinner and drinks at LA favorites Big Wangs, The Thirsty Merchant, and El Tejano.

Billy Crystal To Call Clippers-Lakers Game Tonight

Comedian Billy Crystal, a longtime Clippers fan, will join retiring Clippers broadcaster Ralph Lawler in calling tonight's rivalry match.

Carport Fire Damages 7 Vehicles In Anaheim

A fire at an Orange County apartment complex damaged or destroyed multiple vehicles in the early hours.

Main photo of Margie Hodges (left) and family, wrapped in a quilt made up of her husband's shirts; All photos courtesy of Margie Hodges

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