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

Prado Dam Failure Could Flood Dozens Of OC Communities

The 78-year-old earthen dam is all that stands between 1.4 million people and floodwaters during the next huge series of Pacific storms.

SLAY Steak + Fish House Debuts In Manhattan Beach

The restaurant is located in the space formerly occupied by local favorite Darren’s Restaurant.

Armed Intruder Breaks Into Pasadena School

The break-in happened before school started, and an alarm scared off the intruder who left a large knife in a girls restroom.

8 Accuse Oxnard Street Elementary Teacher's Aid Of Molestation

A fifth grade teacher's assistant has been pulled from the classroom while police investigation allegations of inappropriate touching.

Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Heads To Pixar Pier

Do you miss the kids fun of Bugs Land? Look to Inside Out's Emotional Whirlwind opening soon at Disney California Adventure park.

Microbes, Carelessness Blamed For Massive Aliso Canyon Leak

The nation's largest gas leak was caused by microbial corrosion of a well casing and compounded by inspection failures, a report concludes.

Santa Monica Pier Historian, Daughter Co-Write Children's Book

The book is about a young girl gathering the courage to finally ride a “big kid” ride at the Santa Monica Pier.

Niguel Hills Middle School Receives Anonymous Threat Friday

After a "concerning phone call," authorities locked down the middle school, which was the location of a bullying controversy the day before.

Student Arrested After Allegedly Bringing BB Gun To School

A social media post allegedly showed the 17-year-old boy with a BB gun at Culver City High School.

Doheny Blues Festival Heats Up In Dana Point

It's a weekend for singing the blues, and in Dana Point, some of the biggest names in the industry are hitting the stage for the festival.

Three Rescued From Raging Los Angeles River

A swiftwater rescue team saved two people and a would-be good Samaritan who tried to help them escape the rain swollen river.

Man Injured In Fall Or Jump From Metro Platform In Redondo Beach

The Green Line train was just leaving the station when the man fell or jumped, police said.

Director Charged With Arson, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse

Prosecutors allege the "Step Up Revolution" filmmaker attacked his wife and attempted to burn their San Fernando Valley home down.

Have You Seen This Missing Autistic Man?

Police and the family of a missing Sherman Oaks man are asking for help bringing him home safely.

Alcohol But Not Street Racing Suspected In Northridge Crash

Two people hurt in a Northridge crash allegedly involving alcohol were lucky to escape with minor injuries, according to police.

Lake Forest Car Crash Turns Fatal, Cops Seek Witnesses

A car crash on El Toro and Aliso Park ended as a fatality, Orange County Sheriff's Department said. Did you witness this incident, Monday?

Boys And Girls Club Hosts Anniversary Breakfast

The Bluebird chapter of the Laguna Beach Boys and Girls club is celebrating 15 years of serving the area's children.

Venice Homeless Shelter Takes Shape With Summer Opening

People Assisting the Homeless has been chosen to manage and operate a bridge housing facility set to open in Venice this summer.