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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:
Flaming Jet Engine Prompts Emergency Landing At LAX
Jet engine trouble forced the emergency landing of a Philippine Airlines Boeing 777 Thursday in Los Angeles.
OCFA Employee Accused Of Shooting His Dog And Dumping Its Body
An Orange County Fire Authority heavy equipment operator was charged in the shooting and abandonment of a dog, near his work in Irvine.
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Los Angeles Thanksgiving Traffic 2019: Best, Worst Times To Drive
Thanksgiving might be best known for turkey, but traffic isn’t far behind. Here’s how to avoid the busy roads as well as the busy shops.
BeachLife Festival Hosts Holiday Toy Drive And Skating Event
The toy drive and skating event will benefit the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Clubs, Friendship Foundation, and RBUSD's Project Unified.
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5-Year-Old's Accidental Shooting Death Triggers Investigation
The boy seems to have found a gun in his foster mother's home, which could lead to criminal charges, according to authorities.
Storm Rainfall Totals In Orange County
SoCal's first winter storm of the season is over. Were the rainfall totals in your area boom or bust?
South Bay Cities Form Safety Radio Network
The Interoperability Network of the South Bay, a public safety radio network, is now in operation.
'Ghost Gun' Used in Saugus School Shooting A Growing Threat In LA
Police are trying to figure out how and why a 16-year-old boy obtained an untraceable gun kit used to murder his classmates.
Hospitality Night In Laguna Beach: 2019
The first Friday each December the City of Laguna Beach and the Chamber of Commerce jointly sponsor Hospitality Night.
Family Of Choke-Hold Victim Awarded $13.2 Million In Damages
The victim, placed in a choke-hold during his arrest, died eight days after his struggle with police from complications of asphyxia.
Burglary Suspect In Custody After Search In Redondo Beach
A burglary suspect ran from police, prompting a search in Redondo Beach.
Worker Crushed By Lumber In Sherman Oaks Construction Accident
The man was trapped, but his co-workers freed him and gave him CPR. Now he is fighting for his life.
All Is Bright In Aliso Viejo: Holiday Celebration At Hand
Aliso Viejo invites all to attend the lighting of the city's Christmas tree, a free and festive holiday event for all residents to enjoy!
Black Friday Store Hours At Santa Anita Mall: 2019
Santa Anita Mall is gearing up for the holidays! Find the holiday store hours that will fit into your Thanksgiving schedule.
LA Uber Driver Guilty Of Raping Intoxicated Passenger
Alaric Spence faces eight years in prison for taking an unconscious 24-year-old to a motel and raping her.
Soldier's Remains Found In Trunk, Arrest Announced By Anaheim PD
The body of a US soldier was found wrapped in a tarp, abandoned under an Anaheim bridge. One month later, a suspect was under arrest.
SigAlert: Fatal Crash Jams 101 Freeway During Morning Rush Hour
One person died and several lanes of the Ventura (101) Freeway remained closed following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
Burst Water Main Sends Mud Flowing Down Hollywood Hills Street
The water main burst on private property, and the homeowner will likely have to bear the cost of the damage.
Supreme Court Rejects Pasadena Arsonist's Bid For Freedom
Garth Allen Robbins set fire to a home in Pasadena in 2012 killing two men trapped inside.
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