Storm Trio | Icon's Guitar At Heart Of Kidnapping Plot: LA Today

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

SoCal Homes Sales Plummet To Levels Not Seen Since Housing Crisis

Home sales declined by 20 percent in Los Angeles and 26 percent in Orange County in December.

Trio Of Storms To Pummel Region

The first of three rainstorms is expected to move into the region, creating a risk of mudslides and flooding.

Rep. Cisneros Questions DoD On President's Proposed Border Wall

Former Navy supply officer, lottery winner, philanthropist, & current congressman emphasized negative effects of military construction funds.

Aquarium Mourns Brook The Southern Sea Otter

Brook died Tuesday after she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure by the Aquarium of the Pacific’s veterinary team in mid-January.

Man In Downtown Hot Dog Rampage Surrenders To Police

A Los Angeles man caught on tape punching two women in a dispute over street dog prices in front of a Downtown crowd has surrendered.

Bicyclist Killed In Hit And Run Crash In Aliso Viejo

Morning traffic was brought to a standstill after a car crashed into the 50-year-old cyclist.

Knife Wielding Shoplifter Sought In Orange County

Have you seen this man? He was seen stuffing clothes into bags in an OC mall.

Love Blamed For Kidnapping Plot To Get Back Cobain's Guitar: Suit

A lawsuit by Courtney Love's former son-in-law alleges she conspired to kidnap him in order to reclaim a guitar once owned by Kurt Cobain.

Small Earthquake Rattles Northridge

Light shaking could be felt across the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning.

Deadline Approaching For Woolsey Fire Aid And Debris Removal

The Disaster Recovery Center for Woolsey Fire victims will close Thursday as well.

New Executive Director Joins Laguna Chamber Of Commerce

It was a New Year and a new mixer for the Chamber of Commerce. All met at the Laguna Beach Brewery to meet city council members & mingle.

The Admiral Risty Restaurant Set To Close After 52 Years

More than 2.5 million meals were served at the iconic Rancho Palos Verdes restaurant, according to the owners.

Turkish Flags Hung At Armenian Schools Investigated As Hate Crime

Turkish flags were hung early Tuesday at two Armenian schools in the Valley, prompting a police investigation of possible hate crimes.

Dragon Box Forced To Shut Down In Legal Battle With Studios

Dragon Media, which makes the streaming device allegedly used for pirating movies, has agreed to shut down and pay millions to studios.

Actress And Cosby Accuser, Louisa Moritz, Dead At 72

Actress Louisa Moritz, best known for her role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and for being one of Bill Cosby's early accusers, died.

Orange County Fails To Make Grade In State Of Tobacco Report 2018

The 2018 report showed some community progress, in towns like Laguna Beach and Dana Point, but overwhelmingly OC cities failed to pass.

Man Struck, Killed By Metrolink Orange County Train

The man, who was alive and talking to paramedics at the scene, later died at an area hospital, officials said.

Planning Commission Approves Lagona Apothecary Conditional Permit

The new business plans to sell products containing cannabidiol oil, a form of the cannabis plant that is not psychoactive, owners say.

Photo courtesy of Robin Riggs/The Aquarium of the Pacific