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

Kindness And A Microchip Reunite Twice Stolen Dog And Owner

Burglars took a Sherman Oaks woman's beloved Labradoodle, triggering a frantic effort to get her back.

San Juan Capistrano True Crime Murder On Cutthroat, Inc. Podcast

ABC's Cutthroat Inc. reviews the "evil and ruthless" murder of Chris Smith by business associate Edward Shin, now serving life in prison.

Missing Culver City Middle School Teacher Found Safe

The 33-year-old was missing for more than a week.

Granada Hills Quake Rattles Los Angeles

An earthquake struck in Granada Hills Tuesday night causing minor shaking across the Los Angeles region.

Laguna Beach DACA Student Wins Immigration Detention Hold Suit

A DACA registered resident of Laguna says he was given to ICE agents after being held by Laguna Beach police for reckless driving in 2018.

Watch: Mountain Lion Prowls Backyard For Hours

A big cat was caught on tape Saturday pacing a Simi Valley backyard for hours.

LA Strikes Out In Bid For Retroactive World Series Titles

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said it would be problematic to give the titles to the Dodgers as victims of the cheating scandal.

CA Court Refuses To Hear Case Of Kidnap-Murders Of Redondo Men

Howard Bloomgarden is serving a life prison term without the possibility of parole for the strangulation deaths of two Redondo Beach men.

Admissions Scandal: Mom Paid $9K For Georgetown University Degree

An Orange County mother admitted that she hired a proxy to take online courses for her son, allowing him to graduate from Georgetown Univ.

Allegations Of Rape, Voting Irregularities Fly In Grammy Scandal

With just days until the Grammys, a highly public implosion within the Recording Academy calls into question the integrity of the awards.

Pedestrian Suffers Major Injuries In Hospital St. Hit And Run

A small red SUV hit a man crossing in a crosswalk in Dec. Now, Newport Beach police ask all to be on the lookout for this vehicle.

Explosion, Possible Bomb Threat In Dana Point

Multiple officers and the bomb squad responded to Doheny Park Road after a loud explosion was heard.

Police Search For Missing 21-Year-Old Long Beach Man

"He was described as being confused, disoriented and was unsure how he arrived in the city," a Long Beach Police Department official said.

Have You Seen This Missing LA Teen?

A 16-year-old boy with no history of running away has been missing since Tuesday morning. He's new to LA and doesn't know the area.

San Clemente Stabbing Saturday, 1 Arrested In Violent Attack

A house party at a San Clemente short term rental property ended with a man being stabbed.

Multi-Car Crash Prompts Freeway Closure In Long Beach

There were up to five cars reportedly involved and blocking lanes of traffic, the California Highway Patrol said.

2 Injured In Shooting At Marijuana Dispensary In Hawthorne

One of the victims works as a security guard at the dispensary, police said.

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach police determined through their investigation that the victim knew his attacker and there was no threat to the public.

Sign-Ups Open: Coach Pitch Baseball, Softball For Malibu Kids

Kids, ages 4 to 7, can have an opportunity to learn baseball and softball in a fun, supportive and recreational environment, the City said.

Car Spins Out And Shuts Down 110 Freeway Highland Park

The crash occurred early Tuesday morning, bringing all southbound traffic to a halt.

Power Struggle Over Disgraced Deputy's Rehiring Stalls In Court

Attorneys for Los Angeles County argue that the deputy and his attorney have been uncooperative during depositions.