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

Trump: 'The People Of Los Angeles Are Fed Up!'

Embarking on two multi-million-dollar fundraisers, President Trump said Los Angeles needs to be saved from itself and its homeless crisis.

No Place For Hate In High School Sports: 'Let's Clean This Up!'

Friday night football took a turn after allegations of hate language at a San Clemente game, Friday. Now, schools work to find a solution.

South Bay Soccer Fans Can Meet LA Galaxy Player At Free Event

LA Galaxy midfielder Romain Alessandrini will be at a free event to talk to fans, take photos and sign autographs in Manhattan Beach.

Alex Trebek Suffers Setback In Battle With Cancer

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is undergoing chemotherapy, again, after a setback in his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, he announced.

SWAT Standoff With Rifle-Toting Suspect Inside Auto Parts Store

Police surrounded an Auto Parts store on West First Street midday Monday where an allegedly armed suspect was hiding.

Overturned Big Rig Carrying Carnival Ride Shuts Down 605 Freeway

The southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Long Beach remained closed for hours Tuesday.

Suspicious Item Found At Third Street Promenade Not A Threat

A bomb squad was called to investigate a device resembling a pressure cooker found in a trash can at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing At LAX

The flight was headed from San Francisco to San Diego, but a mechanical issue forced an LAX landing the same afternoon as the president

4 Orange County Skydivers Earn Gold At U.S. Championships

Congrats to the SoCal "Too Wrapped Up" and "Revolution" teams, that now will compete at the 2020 World Parachuting Championships in Russia.

Trump Traffic: The President's LA Trip Triggers Road Closures

President Donald Trump will be fundraising in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles over the next 24 hours, and his motorcade will shut down traffic

San Pedro Man Charged With Girlfriend's 2006 Killing

Myers, 20, of Long Beach, was found dead along the bike path north of Pacific Coast Highway over a decade ago.

Catholic Church Abuse Victims Can Bypass Courts For Compensation

The program is open to clergy sex abuse victims, including people in the country illegally or barred from suing by statute of limitations.

Spirit Halloween Stores Open Around Los Angeles

Here are the 2019 store locations, along with a link to a 20 percent off coupon or coupon code.

Facing Harassment Claims, South County Legislator Urged To Retire

While losing ground with supporters and his own party, Orange County Assemblyman Bill Brough pleads his case about reining in the TCA.

Tip Leads Police To Repon 2013 Pasadena Homicide Case

Investigators have a new lead in the shooting death of a 35-year-old man on North Mar Vista Avenue.

Opioid Lawsuits: What A Settlement Could Mean For California

In a landmark opioid trial, every U.S. city and county could have a say.

Hermosa Beach Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chief Sharon Papa, who has served in law enforcement for 40 years, was the first female police chief in Hermosa Beach.

Laguna Seniors Semifinalists For National Merit Scholarship 2020

Kenneth Chu and Kyle Herkins were both named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Third Time The Charm? Lundquist Takes On Lee, Again, For Council

After twice losing to Councilman John Lee in the race to represent the Northridge area on the City Council, Loraine Lundquist will try again

Trans Women Harassed And Booted From Restaurant Demand Apology

Subjected to threats and slurs, three trans women and a gay man were physically ejected from an LA restaurant in a recorded incident.

San Juan Summer Nites Concludes With The Trip

Concert evenings start at 6 at Town Center Park, with special event trolley service.