Plane Struck By lightning | Man Hops Off Space Mountain: LA Today

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

Man Exits Space Mountain While Ride Is In Motion

Space Mountain at Disneyland Resort was closed Thursday after a passenger riding the high-speed roller coaster forced his way from his seat.

With Marie Kondo, Tidying Up Really Is Life-Changing

This widow's experience on the Netflix show "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" was about more than cleaning — it was about honoring her husband.

No Do-Overs For Rams-Saints Playoff Game, Judge Rules

To the outrage of Saints fans, a federal judge has refused to order a do-over of the controversial game that sent the Rams to the Super Bowl.

Jetliner Struck By Lightning After Taking Off From LAX

A JetBlue flight out of LAX was forced to turn back after it was struck by lightning Thursday.

Ex-South Bay Cop Pleads No Contest To Soliciting Prostitution

He initially made contact on a dating website with an undercover deputy posing as a 16-year-old girl, the District Attorney's Office said.

Cheer On The Rams With Free Dinner For Two

You have a chance to celebrate the Rams with free dinner and drinks at LA favorites Big Wangs, The Thirsty Merchant, and El Tejano.

Lake Forest Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit And Run

An Aliso Viejo father died after being struck Orange County Sheriff's Departments arrested the suspect after he fled his vehicle, they say.

Billy Crystal To Call Clippers-Lakers Game Tonight

Comedian Billy Crystal, a longtime Clippers fan, will join retiring Clippers broadcaster Ralph Lawler in calling tonight's rivalry match.

Thunder, Lightning As Storm Slams Orange County

Batten down the hatches. The anticipated storm has slammed Orange County with lightning strikes closing beaches and thunder rattling nerves.

Soka Lions Defeat Masters College In Dual Meet

Master's competed for their first time in NAIA swimming for a record crowd of Soka students, the coaches said.

Orange County Hotels Win 5 Diamond Ratings

4 Orange County hotels were honored for beautiful physical settings, amenities, high-quality furnishings, highly exceptional guest service.

Carport Fire Damages 7 Vehicles In Anaheim

A fire at an Orange County apartment complex damaged or destroyed multiple vehicles in the early hours.

LASD Searching For 5 Suspects Who Allegedly 'Hacked' ATMs

The two women and three men are accused of stealing $15,000 from ATMs in the Marina del Rey area.

Battering Thunderstorm Wallops Los Angeles

The first of three storms hit the region Thursday morning, bringing thunder lightning and road closures.

LA Celebrates Dodger Legend Jackie Robinson

The Dodgers will celebrate Thursday's 100th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's birth, starting with a party for Rescue Mission families.

Suspect In Synagogue Attack Charged With Attempted Murders

Prosecutors added serious new charges against a man accused of shouting slurs and trying to run down worshippers near a Wilshire synagogue.

Sheriff Complains Jail Reforms Leave Guards Vulnerable To Inmates

The new sheriff's criticism of jail reforms coupled with his defense of a deputy accused of domestic violence raise concerns about his plans.

Hunt On For Attacker In Hollywood Stabbing

Police are looking for an assailant who stabbed a man in Hollywood Wednesday and fled the scene on foot.

Tarzana Synagogue Targeted With Anti-Semitic Vandalism

The vandalism at the Mishkan Torah synagogue happened the same day police were dealing with another set of hate crimes across the Valley.

Main photo of Margie Hodges (left) and family, wrapped in a quilt made up of her husband's shirts; All photos courtesy of Margie Hodges