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

Soccer Star's Stolen Pup Returned After Emotional Plea

The Instagram-famous ball of fluff known as Lucci was returned to English soccer star Daniel Sturridge just a day after burglars stole him.

Baby That Prompted Amber Alert Found In Calabasas

A 1-year-old boy went missing in Paso Robles Wednesday morning and was found in Calabasas

Quake Swarm Ramps Up With Sizable Overnight Aftershocks

After a day of weaker aftershocks, 16 stronger quakes of magnitude 3.0 and higher struck in a seven hour-period.

Swell Returns To Orange County, Elevated Surf Through Thursday

Orange County beaches will experience a beach hazard until late Thursday, the National Weather Service reports.

Suspect Evades Police In Manhattan Beach Break-In Attempt

Manhattan Beach police are searching for a suspect who attempted to break into a home and remove the doorbell camera.

Bug Bombs Trigger Explosion In North Hollywood

Residents in a North Hollywood apartment complex got a scare Wednesday morning when a neighbor's bug bombs exploded.

Laguna Niguel Crash Victim Hospitalized, Driver Accused Of DUI

One week ago, a driver struck a man on Alicia Parkway and Niguel Road. Now, he is accused of driving while intoxicated.

Santa Monica College Presents 'Willy Wonka' Musical

Check out SMC's Theatre Arts Department rendition of Roald Dahl's beloved book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Rose Bowl Statue Honors 1999 Women’s World Cup Victory

The statue unveiled outside the Rose Bowl Wednesday marks the Brandi Chastain's unbridled celebration upon winning the 1999 World Cup.

Pizza Delivery Driver Pistol-Whipped, Car Jacked

A suspect attacked a Santa Ana driver, tried to take his car, then hid inside a stranger's home for hours during a police standoff.

Man Talked Down From Kaiser Permanente Parking Structure

Anaheim police closed the Kaiser Permanente parking structure after a man threatened to jump from the building.

NCL Peninsula Chapter Inspires Girls To Connect With Community

Here's how the National Charity League, Peninsula Chapter is encouraging young women to connect with the Palos Verdes community.

Miley Cyrus Plans To Rebuild Malibu Mansion Destroyed In Fire

The singer's $2.5 million Malibu mansion was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire eight months ago.

LA Councilman Battles Bid To Allow Bars To Stay Open To 4 a.m.

The proposed 'last call' bill would create a pilot program for certains cities such as LA to allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m.

County To Routs Homeless Encampments Posing Fire Risk

County Ramps Up Plans To Routs Homeless Encampments Posing Fire Risk

Staffer Who Sexually Abused Tarzana Hospital Patients Gets Prison

A fugitive for more than a decade, nursing assistant Ramon Eduardo Rodas Gaspar sexually abused patients coming out of surgery.

Inspector General Rips Reinstatement Of Sheriff's Ally

Sheriff Alex Villanueva dismissed the findings by the inspector general critical of his reinstatement of a disgraced ally.