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

Libel Trial Over Elon Musk's 'Pedophile' Tweet Begins

A scuba diver who worked to save a trapped soccer team in Thailand, is suing the the billionaire Tesla chief for calling him a pedophile.

2 Arrested Following Threat To High School In Costa Mesa

Police say the arrest of a man and a girl in connection with a threat made against Estancia High School has eliminated the danger.

From Famine To Feast: Angelenos Save Animals Facing Food Shortage

Two weeks after the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced a food shortage, Angelenos had given enough to last 6 months.

Opioid Deaths In OC Drop, But Alarming Trend Emerges

Opioid prescriptions are down along with prescription overdoses, but heroin and fentanyl involved in overdose are spiking in Orange County.

Casey Kasem's Children Settle Wrongful Death Case Against Widow

Casey Kasem, a DJ and the voice of Shaggy on "Scooby Doo," died June 2014 at the age of 82 from a form of dementia and a severe bedsore.

1 Hurt In Rossmoor House Fire

A home in Rossmoor was damaged by fire overnight, and firefighters treated one person for respiratory issues.

Long Beach Police Detain Dozens In Illegal Gambling Investigation

Detectives and a SWAT team served a search warrant and detained the people in and around the location, authorities said.

Griffith Park Launches Free Shuttle System

The Griffith Parkline, a free parkwide shuttle system, will make 12 stops at popular Griffith Park destinations on the weekends.

Ortega Highway Full Closure: Boulder Removal Slated For Today

TRAFFIC ALERT: Heads up, motorists. Crews will temporarily close the highway.

SoCal Gelson's Stores Host Annual Toy Drive

The toy drive will benefit CHOC Children’s, Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and more.

Culver City Film Festival 2019: Everything You Need To Know

The 2019 Culver City Film Festival to be held from Dec. 6-12 at Cinemark 18 and XD, (HHLA) at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center.

Rain Storm To Douse Orange County During Morning Commute

A storm is expected to move into Orange County Wednesday morning bringing brief periods of intense rain and a flash flood risk.

Intruder Arrested At Kendall Jenner's Hollywood Home: LAPD

There have been several intruder incident at the Hollywood Hills home of model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner.

Brush Fire Breaks Out Near 110 Freeway

Firefighters battled a half-acre brush fire near the Pasadena (110) Freeway early Tuesday morning.

Celebrate 'Grinchmas' With Personalized Grinch Greetings

To celebrate "Grinchmas," Universal Studios is giving people a chance to send or receive a personalized Grinch greetings.