Olympian's Baby Drowns | Fire Threatens Mansions: LA Today

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

Olympic Skier Bode Miller's Toddler Drowns In OC Pool

"Never in a million years did we think we would experience a pain like this,” the 40-year-old Olympian said about his daughter on Instagram.

Police Shoot Man Holding Little Girl At Knifepoint

Police in Whittier shot and killed a man after he abducted his wife and children from the police station, holding a knife to his daughter.

Madonna's Former Beverly Hills Estate On Sale For $35 Million

Have what it takes to be a "Material Girl?" This mansion is full of star power with amenities fit for a celebrity.

Evacuations Ordered As Brush Fire Threatens Benedict Canyon Homes

Hundreds of Firefighters are battling a blaze in Benedict Canyon where several homes in the celebrity enclave are threatened.

Actor Says He Was Profiled In False Arrest In Front Of News Crews

Actor Darris Love said LAPD Officers arrested him in front of news crews after a chase that led them to the Galleria where he was shopping.

Union Station to Dodger Stadium Gondola Project Passes First Test

Metro passed Frank McCourt's proposed $125-million gondola carrying fans from Union Station to Dodger Stadium to the second stage.

Santiago Fire Scorches 155+ Acres; 30-Percent Contained: OCFA

The Santiago Fire crews continue to work the scene near Irvine, reported and reached 30-Percent containment as of Tuesday morning.

High Surf, High Temps Continue For Orange County

South facing beaches expected sets of up to 8-feet through late Tuesday. High temperatures roast inland Orange County. How hot will it get?

Laguna Cops Seek Suspects In Home Invasion Robbery

The Laguna Beach Police Department sought two suspects who tied up a woman in her home and robbed her at gunpoint overnight.

'Callous' Killer Who Shot Hollywood Homeless Man Denied Appeal

A state appeals court panel upheld the conviction of a man who repeatedly shot a homeless man in Hollywood.

Honoring The Fallen: OCSD Remembers Deputy Bradley Riches

In 1999, Orange County Sheriff's Department Deputy Bradley Riches was killed in the line of duty. On June 12, he was remembered by officers.

Questions Remain In Actor Jackson Odell's Death At Sober Facility

An autopsy was unable to explain what killed 20-year-old actor Jackson Odell at a Tarzana sober living facility.

Number Of Homeless In Malibu Decreased In 2018

According to the 2018 homeless count, there was a 14 percent decrease in the number of homeless living in Malibu.

Crowd To Rally Against Santa Monica's Scooter Rental Crackdown

The Santa Monica City Council is set to vote on major restrictions on the popular scooter-sharing programs in the city.

Free Classes, Sports, Meals To Be Served All Summer At LA Parks

Freebie Alert: Needy neighborhoods across LA County will have free entertainment, classes and meals offered at local parks.

Villaraigosa 'Killed Off By Trump' And Muddled Message: Garcetti

The blame for Antonio Villaraigosa's failed run goes to his charter school messaging and Trump's interference, Mayor Eric Garcetti said.

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