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Bam Bam as he arrived at the VCA Orange County Vet Specialist Office
Bam Bam as he arrived at the VCA Orange County Vet Specialist Office (Orange County Fire Authority)

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

Rare Snow Storm Hits Los Angeles

An unusually cold storm brought a light dusting of snow to areas rarely seen in Los Angeles, evening hitting the Sunset Strip.

Firefighters Free Husky Stuck In Tire Rim

We aren't sure what Bam Bam the husky was chasing to get himself in this predicament, but it took a whole lot of OC's finest to free him!

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Spectacular Wildflower Display Expected After Fires, Storms

Biologists are hoping the Woolsey Fire aftermath and steady storms will be the perfect combination for blooming hillsides.

Golden California poppies and lupines blanket the landscape. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Toe-Sucking North OC Flasher Thought He Was Zeus

This man, whose attorney says thought he was an all-powerful god, was convicted of breaking into women's homes & other bizarre crimes.

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Amazon To Fund Computer Science Classes At LA Schools

The program is meant to "inspire, prepare and propel students of all backgrounds" to pursue a computer science career, Amazon said.

Large Tree Topples Onto 405 Freeway

A tree fell onto the San Diego (405) Freeway Thursday, blocking lanes and damaging cars.

Suspected $600 Supreme Sweatshirt Swiper Nabbed: Cops

We aren't sure we'd pay $600 for this sweatshirt either, but the Mission Viejo Police arrested a suspect who allegedly ran off with one.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand To Hold Fundraisers In Beverly Hills

Comedian Will Ferrell is among the co-hosts at a late afternoon reception for the New York democratic senator.

Studio Waivers In Support For Jussie Smollett After Arrest

Police allege "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a hate crime attack by Trump supporters.

Ex-Starbucks CEO To Discuss New Book At Live Talks LA Event

Schultz said he is "seriously thinking of running for president" as an independent candidate, even though he's been a lifelong democrat.

Arbor Day Celebration Proclaimed At Laguna Beach Council Meeting

Laguna Beach will celebrate Arbor Day in 2019 thanks to the Laguna Beach Beautification Council. Come for live music, fun & tree planting.

MLB Star Lists Valley's Priciest Home

A year after he bought recorded the most expensive home purchase in the Valley, Phillies star Jimmy Rollins has listed his Encino home.

Dodgers To Wear Patch To Honor Late Legend Don Newcombe

Funeral Service are pending for Don Newcombe, who will be inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball in April.

'ER' Actress Vanessa Marquez's Mother Sues Police For Her Death

South Pasadena police officers shot and killed actress Vanessa Marquez last year during a disturbance at her home.

America's Drug Epidemic Is Like No Other, USC Study Finds

Something happened over the last 20 years when the U.S. overdose rate grew exponentially, surpassing all other wealthy nations.

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