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

SpaceX To Reveal Mystery Moon Traveler

The secret thrill-seeker will be the first to travel to the moon since 1972, even though they won't actually step foot on the lunar surface.

Fire Destroys Massive Brentwood Mansion

Several firefighters were treated at the scene for exertion battling a stubborn blaze that engulfed a $14 million mansion.

Work At Disneyland Resort; Hiring Fair

Want to work at the happiest place on earth? Disneyland Resort is hiring hotel and culinary roles at the September 19 Job Fair

Plan To Steer Air Traffic Over The Valley Hits Turbulence

Residents in western San Fernando Valley are trying to halt FAA plans to direct more air traffic over the neighborhood.

Help Franca Find Her Hearing Aids Lost In Redondo Beach

The 89-year-old is offering a $100 reward for the person who finds her hearing aids. Have you seen them?

Police Seek Info On 2016 Fatal Shooting In Marina Del Rey

A 45-year-old homeless man was gunned down on March 20, 2016, and died weeks later in the hospital.

OC Rescue Mission Raises Over $200K For Homeless At Golf Tourney

Recently, Orange County Rescue Mission together with the TravisMathew Group, raised $200,000 or the areaś homeless at SeaCliff Country Club.

Hermosa Beach Wins 2 Awards For Environmental Initiatives

The City was awarded some of the highest honors for its energy savings and sustainability initiatives.

Man Charged With RSM Youth Sports Team Embezzlement

A Trabuco Canyon man who volunteered with a Rancho Santa Margarita youth sports team was arrested and charged with embezzlement.

Adorable Sight In Rancho Santa Margarita: Photo Of The Week

Walking around Rancho Santa Margarita lake is one of the favorite things to do in Orange County. Here, this amazing shot from a Patch reader.

Monrovia Named Finalist For LA's Most Business Friendly City

This is the second year in a row Monrovia is a finalist in the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Eddy Awards.

Short Term Rentals Win Big With City Commission

The Los Angeles Planning Commission approved a set of guidelines for short-term rentals like Airbnb that proponents pushed for.

Teacher Suspected Of Tainting Flutes In LAUSD Schools Arrested

A music teacher who contracted with the Los Angeles Unified School District was arrested on child pornography charges.

Trump Bid To Withhold Safety Grant From LA Over Backfires

A court ruled against the Trump administration in its effort to withhold a law enforcement grant from LA over sanctuary policies.

Pasadena Man Admits To Running Drug Ring Out Of LAX

A Pasadena man pleaded guilty to running cocaine and heroin to Detroit in the luggage of curriers on flights out of LAX.

The Inn Fire Arson Suspect Arrested, Held On $120k Bail

The Laguna Beach Police Department arrested a suspect in the dumpster fire.

Be Prepared For Health Emergencies In Orange County

As we all watch hurricane Florence strike the Carolina Coast, OC Health Care shares how you would get supplies in an emergency.

Pedestrian Dies On 5 Freeway; Road Closures

A pedestrian was killed on the Santa Ana freeway late Thursday. Southbound lane closures were in effect overnight.

Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Home Depot Thefts

Two were arrested after a series of thefts from the warehouse store in Monterey Park.

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