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

Cops Shoot Woman Holding Therapist At Knifepoint

Orange County police fatally wounded a female suspect who allegedly attacked her psychologist with a "fairly large" knife.

Brown Bear Rests In Tree After Swimming In La Verne School Pool

A brown bear had a busy night, swimming in this La Verne High School pool, then took a nap in a nearby tree.

Samantha Bee Under Fire For Vulgar Slur Aimed At Ivanka Trump

Samantha Bee apologized for directing a sexist slur at Ivanka Trump, but the White House and conservatives want her show canceled.

UCLA Cardiologist Called 'Sexual Predator;' License Is Stripped

A UCLA cardiologist denied sexually assaulting women even as the medical board suspended his license, calling him a danger to the community.

Watch: Hungry Bear Prompts Lockdown Of La Cañada Schools

He was just foraging for a bite to eat, but a large brown bear caused a stir when he wandered through a La Cañada Flintridge neighborhood.

Pool Of Blood Leads To Body, 3 Arrests, 1 Manhunt

Police arrested three men and are looking for another in connection with the death of a San Gabriel Valley man.

Flight To LAX Diverted When Smoker Lights Joint In The Bathroom

A traveler tried to sneak a smoke in the bathroom of a Southwest jet headed to LAX, forcing the plane to divert to San Jose.

Warrants Served at Home, Business Of Malibu Mayor Pro Tem

Wagner has faced questions about his eligibility to serve on the City Council, since the home is outside the city in an unincorporated area.

Arroyo Seco Weekend Brings Neil Young, Jack White To Pasadena

The relaxing two-day music festival, featuring Kings of Leon and Robert Plant, will be at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on June 23 and 24.

Special Olympics Torch Carried Through San Clemente

The Special Olympics Torch was carried across the streets of San Clemente by law enforcement officers this week.

Video Of Newport Beach Stabbing: Cops Seek Witnesses & Suspect

In early May, a man was stabbed multiple times on Newport Beach Boulevard. Did you witness this brutal attack?

Suspected Laguna Car Burglary Couple Caught: Cops

A Laguna Beach resident noticed her purse was stolen from her vehicle. Months later, two suspects were arrested for using her credit cards.

Coto de Caza Pool Property Is Equestrian Lover & Artist's Dream

This gorgeous estate is designed in French provincial style, with room for you and your family to grow. No one will ever want to leave home.

Law Banning Sleeping In Cars Perplexes Venice Community

Residents and city leaders in Venice say they struggle with a law that lets the homeless sleep on the sidewalk but not in their cars.

Search For Missing Hiker Shuts Down HWP In San Gabriel Valley

Monrovia Fire and Rescue received a call for a missing hiker in Canyon Park/USFS last night around 10 p.m.

Recording Academy President Steps Down Amid Backlash

Neil Portnow came under fire when he told women to "step up" in response to the lack of female Grammy nominees.

Los Angeles Makes Dent In Homelessness

Both the county and the city of Los Angeles saw modest declines in homelessness as officials grapple with the crisis.

Long Beach 7th Grader Advances In National Spelling Bee Finals

Medina Miranda, who attends Stanford Middle School, and was among 41 of 516 spellers who advanced to the finals.

Man Gets 10 Years For Chatsworth DUI Crash That Killed Brothers

A 23-year-old Simi Valley man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drunkenly crashing into a truck, killing two brothers.

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