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

Brilliant, Stinky Glitter Bombs Thwart Package Thieves

A NASA scientist rigged the revenge on package thieves you've been dreaming of.

Santa Recovers From Disneyland Parade Float Tumble

It takes quite a lot for this jolly elf to topple! But Santa Claus caused a bit of a scare at Saturday's Disneyland Resort holiday parade.

Bruin Bear Painted In USC Colors, 2 Arrested

Two young men were arrested after UCLA's beloved Bruin statue was vandalized leading up to the big USC game.

Holy Fire Fraud; Gal Accused Of Faking Firefighter Hubby For Cash

The investigation that lasted for months, but local cops arrested Ashley Bemis on multiple felony counts after falsely collecting donations.

Rocket Launch Tonight Promises Dazzling Light Show

The Wednesday night launch of a reconnaissance satellite is expected to put on a spectacular light show — if it's doesn't get delayed again.

Black Sabbath, George Clinton Among Lifetime Achievement Honorees

Other Recording Academy Special Merit Awards recipients include Parliament-Funkadelic, Billy Eckstine and Donny Hathaway.

LA Teachers Set January Strike Date

The union for Los Angeles teachers said its 33,000 members will strike Jan. 10 if a deal isn't reached before then.

Mom Guilty Of Child Abuse After DUI Cop Chase With Kids In Tow

She led Garden Grove cops on a wild chase with her kids in the car, then got out and one ran after her.

11 Chargers And Rams Selected To Pro Bowl

The Chargers have the most Pro Bowl players in the league.

LA County Fire Department Is Hiring

The Los Angeles County Fire Department put out a call for experienced recruits.

Terranea Resort Named Business Of The Year

The resort was recognized out of the more than 60,000 businesses and 17 Chambers of Commerce across the South Bay.

Manhunt On For Human Trafficking Suspect

Police circulated a photo of a man suspected of arranging sexual encounters with teenage girls across the LA area.

LAUSD Reverses Course On Destruction Of Controversial Mural

A Koreatown mural of Ava Gardner will survive for now despite residents who want it destroyed for reminding them of Japanese atrocities.

Aquarium Of The Pacific 2018 Year In Review

Here are 10 of the Aquarium of the Pacific's biggest accomplishments this year.

LA Archdiocese Auxiliary Bishop Brought Down By 90s Allegation

It took two decades, but the Catholic Church accepted the resignation of an auxiliary bishop accused of abusing a child in the 90s.

Homeowners Sue SoCal Edison Over Woolsey Fire

The lawsuits allege the fire was ignited by Edison's overhead electrical equipment near the Rocketdyne facility in Simi Valley.

Cause Of Woolsey Fire Under Review By LA County Board

The Board of Supervisors will also look into how firefighting resources were deployed and the effectiveness of emergency alerts.

Man Dies After Pushing Teen On To Metro Tracks

A transient died in police custody after he shoved a teen on to the Metro tracks and then was captured by nearby construction workers.

Spitzer Raises Snitch Scandal Monitoring Contract Concerns

Did the Orange County Board of Supervisors hire counsel who represented someone they were prosecuting?

Laguna Beach's Shelf Elf Up To New Tricks In 2018

Think you have trouble negotiating your shelf elf? Naughty or nice, this guy has been all across the city, land & sea this season.

4 Tips To Keep The Grinch From Stealing Your Christmas: Cops

Following these four simple steps can keep your holiday Grinch-free in Laguna Beach.