Cheating Scandal Snares Rich Parents | Butterfly Mania: Patch PM

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

Stars Snared In California College Admissions Cheating Scheme

Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among dozens indicted in a nationwide college admissions fraud scheme based out of Newport Beach.

Butterfly Crossing In OC: Show Us Your Butterfly Pics

The Painted Lady butterflies are everywhere! On Facebook posts, child artwork, and photographs! Share your butterfly stories with Patch!

Downtown Santa Monica Is Finish Line For 2019 LA Marathon

Here's everything you need to know about street closures, parking enforcement, public transit and more on race day.

Mother's Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of Little Trinity Jones

Emiel Lamar Hunt, suspected of murdering 9 year-old Trinity Love Jones, has a previous child abuse conviction.

Serial Bank Robber, Who Never Set Foot In Banks, Gets 32 Years

A bank robber considered the mastermind behind a series of takeover-style bank robberies was also ordered to pay restitution.

BeachLife Festival To Host Big Wave Surfing Awards

BeachLife attendees who have purchased a Founders Pass or Captains Pass will receive entry into the award ceremony.

Laguna Beach CEO Charged In College Admissions Cheating Case

A Laguna Beach CEO spent vast sums in bribes to get his children into elite schools, prosecutors allege.

Search Underway For Swimmer Missing In Ocean Near Santa Monica

The swimmer was last seen from shore about 11 a.m. near lifeguard tower nine in Santa Monica.

Man Dies At Dana Point Headlands

A body was found on the rocks below the Headlands Conservation Area of Dana Point over the weekend.

Teens Wanted For Summer Mammal Rehab & Research Lab

Do you love animals, science, and research? The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is offering a rare opportunity for older teens.

Citrus College Student Receives Prestigious National Recognition

A German student is one of only ten cc students in the US selected to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Hites Transfer Scholarship.

Liquor Stores Robbed At Gunpoint In Mission Viejo

Stores on both Marguerite and Alicia Parkways were hit overnight by suspects considered armed and dangerous.

Northridge Teen Charged In Deadly Party Shooting

Bail was set at $2million for a Northridge teen in the shooting death of a 21-year-old man at a house party.

First Degree Murder For Venice Boardwalk Shooter

A jury didn't buy the self defense claim of a gang member who shot two people on the Boardwalk in a fight with a group of homeless men.

35 Votes Separate School Board Candidates Vying For Runoff Spot

The battle for the second spot in a May runoff election for a seat on the LAUSD Board of Education remains extremely tight.

St. Patrick's Day Dining Across Orange County: Green Beer & More

Breakfast, lunch & dinner, we've located these St. Paddy's Day dishes for you to enjoy! Where do you plan on going this St. Patrick's Day?

Virtual Kidnapping Scam: What Laguna Beach Residents Need To Know

Your phone rings. A stranger says they have your child at gunpoint and will kill them if they don't get money. This is a virtual kidnapping.

Voters Decide 3rd District Orange County Supervisor, Tuesday

Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Though many are running, a showdown is expected between Irvine's Loretta Sanchez and Don Wagner.

1973 Cold Case Murder: Arraignment This Week For Colorado Man

A Colorado man charged in the cold case murder of Linda O'Keefe from 1973 will be arraigned Wednesday in Orange County.

Man Dies Days After Crash In Huntington Beach

The Huntington Beach resident careened wildly out of control and slammed into a wall and power pole on Yorktown Avenue