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DMV Worker's Naps Cost You $40K| Heat Records Shatter: Patch PM
Did Golden State Killer Murder Another OC Woman?| Mountain Lion That Crossed Freeway Twice Found Dead | Movie Star Love Nest: Patch PM
We're sorry to share that we recently found the remains of mountain lion P-55 (shown last year cheek-rubbing). At an age of only about three years, he had already managed to cross the 101 Fwy twice (he actually headed north & then came back to south of the freeway again!). pic.twitter.com/DzBlhK6k06
— Santa Monica Mtns (@SantaMonicaMtns) July 25, 2018
LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:
DMV Worker Took Daily 3-Hour Naps On Job For 4 Years: State Audit
Sleeping on the job may be to blame for long lines and wait times at the DMV.
Did Golden State Killer Murder Another Orange County Woman?
DNA could prove that this wrongfully accused man died in prison in the Golden State Killer's stead for the murder of an OC woman in 1979.
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Mountain Lion That Crossed 101 Freeway Twice Found Dead
P-55, a 3-year-old mountain lion, was found by a National Park Service biologist near the Santa Monica Mountains.
Another Day Of Record Heat In Los Angeles
For the second day in a row, temperatures shattered old records in Los Angeles as a heat wave continues to bake the region.
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OC Car Buying Couple Pleads Guilty To Scheme
This pair stole identities from motels & car dealers then used them to buy cars online auction cars and resold them to unsuspecting buyers.
Love Nest Of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks For Sale
Before they married and founded United Artists Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks met in secret at Fairbanks' historic home.
What's It All About, Alfie? Help This Sweet Kitty Find Home
This black cat is described as "curious, nutty and affectionate!" Who will be lucky enough to bring him home?
3 Hurt In Catalina Island Plane Crash
Two people are being treated for critical injuries after a small plane crashed on Catalina Island outside Avalon.
Man Charged For Making Fake Bomb Threats Against OCSD
An Irvine man was charged Wednesday for phoning in 11 minutes worth of fake bomb threats against the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Man Who Took Frances McDormand's Oscar Charged With Grand Theft
An attorney for a man who walked away with Frances McDormand's Oscar at an awards show after party, argued that he never meant to steal it.
Seven-Year-Old Boy Shot In South LA
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a little boy in South Los Angeles.
Twilight Summer Concert Series Returns With New Improvements
More stages are expected to help crowd control at the popular free concert series on the Santa Monica Pier.
Landmark St. Charles Borromeo Church Vandalized
Someone broke into North Hollywood's St. Charles Borromeo Church, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Demi Lovato In Stable Condition Following Reported Overdose
The singer was hospitalized after reportedly overdosing at her Hollywood Hills home.
Beverly Hills Bans Motorized Scooters For Six Months
Bye Bye, Birdie. City Council voted 4-1 to ban motorized scooters at a special meeting held Tuesday night.
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
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