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

Good Samaritan Credited With Saving Surfer Attacked By Shark

A surfer is alive today after being dragged underwater by a huge shark off Channel Islands thanks to the quick actions of a bystander.

15 Heart-Warming Stories From Around L.A. In 2019

Here are 15 stories from this year that touched our hearts, restored our faith in humanity or simply made us smile.

19 Guinness World Records Set In California 2019

From the famous to the obscure, here are 19 of the wackiest and Guinness World Records achieved in California over the past 365 days.

Here Are The Most Anticipated Restaurants of 2020 In Los Angeles

Daily Meal has unveiled the most anticipated restaurants of 2020. See who made the list in Los Angeles.

Watch: Rescuers Save Man Trapped By Fallen Tree In Echo Park

A massive tree fell in Echo Park Monday, taking down power lines, crushing a house and trapping a man for nearly 30 minutes.

Power Outage Mucks Up Morning Commute In Malibu

A power outage was causing traffic signals to malfunction in Malibu.

Eagle Scout Distributes Pet Preparedness Kits In Laguna Beach

A Laguna Beach resident finished his Eagle Scout Project with the help of some of Laguna's finest.

Disguised As Old Man, K-POP Star Dances For Venice Boardwalk

Bystanders on the Venice Boardwalk thought he was a stumbling old man...until the ATEEZ member started dancing.

Motorcyclist Killed In Agoura Hills Crash

The crash was reported at 1:38 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Cornell Road, a California Highway Patrol said.

One Injured In Fire At Huntley Hotel In Santa Monica

Several large trash bins that caught fire behind the hotel, burning the exterior of three floors of the hotel.

Red Sunrise Preludes Stormy Christmas Week In Orange County

No retouching, we swear! Friday's southern California sunrise captured on camera before rain slammed the coast Monday morning.

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting At Beverly Hills City Hall Tonight

Mayor John Mirisch said this will be the first menorah lighting ceremony at Beverly Hills City Hall.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Vandalizing Beverly Hills Synagogue

A Pennsylvania man is accused of vandalizing a Beverly Hills synagogue and damaging relics.

Big Rig Plows Through Liquor Store On Lankershim Blvd.

The dramatic crash happened in the early morning hours.

Orange County Forecast Calls For Rainy Christmas Week

It's frightful across the southland, but a slight break on Christmas Eve for last-minute shoppers! Rain will be delightful on Christmas day!

Hermosa Beach Parking Permit Design Winner Revealed

The design will appear on the City’s 2020-2021 residential parking permits.

Celebrate New Year's Eve In Monrovia With 2 Special Events

There's a family-friendly "Noon Year's Eve" event for kids, and a New Year's Eve event with live music and countdown on Myrtle Avenue.

Malibu Hosts Insurance Workshop For Help With Wildfire Claims

The event with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara was originally scheduled for January 16 but was rescheduled.

Missing 52-Year-Old Man Frequents West Hollywood Area

Detectives are asking for the public's help in finding David William Ottenhouse.

SigAlert: Crash Backs Up Hollywood (170) Freeway

A crash involving a Lexus and a truck shut down the slow lanes near Burbank Boulevard