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

Fundraiser Underway For New Dad Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

The South Bay community is rallying to support a local teacher who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

'You're A Ridiculous Woman' Billionaire Yells In Harassment Trial

A woman testified that the Coca-Cola heir once picked her up by the ankles and held her upside down, exposing her underwear.

Learn To Bottle Feed Kittens, Fosters Needed

What is cuter than a cuddly kitten? One you bottle feed, OC Animal Care says. Still, these babies eat every 3 hours. Is this a job for you?

Bear Mauls Homeless Man In San Gabriel Mountains

Overnight, a man sleeping in his sleeping bag near the Sierra Madre was attacked by a bear.

Amber Alert Called Off After Girl, 8, And Boy, 4, Are Found

Two young children who were allegedly abducted by their father were found.

NRA Sues Los Angeles Over Gun Lobby Disclosure Law

The National Rifle Association is not a fan of the city's new law requiring would-be contractors to disclose their ties to the NRA.

LA Endures Nation's Dirtiest Air As Problem Worsens, Study Finds

While it's not surprising that the Los Angeles region has the country's worst air pollution, alarming trends have health officials worried.

Hollywood School Conflicted About Its Michael Jackson Auditorium

Parents and officials at Hollywood's Gardner Street Elementary are considering renaming the school's Michael Jackson Auditorium.

Luke Walton Accuser Kelli Tennant Details Alleged Attack

"When someone assaults you and you think you're going to be raped, coming forward is a scary thing," Kelli Tennant told reporters.

Suspect In Hit And Run That Killed Exonerated Prisoner Surrenders

A driver suspected of the Hollywood hit & run death of a man exonerated for murder after spending 10 years in prison surrendered.

Nearly 7,000 Experiencing Homelessness In Orange County

Volunteers combed more places than ever in January giving a close and realistic count of all homeless residents currently in Orange County.

Suspected Drug Lab Prompts HazMat Response At Monrovia Home

A chemical smell prompted a hazardous-materials team to respond to the home, and one man was arrested.

MTA Cops To Painting Over LA's Iconic Olympic Mural

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority admitted it was one the agency's contractors who painted over an iconic LA mural.

Mischa Barton Settles Lawsuit With WeHo Homeowners Association

The lawsuit alleges the actress damaged an awning over the entrance of the property by crashing into it with a rented moving truck in 2017.

LAUSD Ranked 4th In California, Earning High Marks For Language

A ranking of the state's top school districts gave the Los Angeles Unified School District high marks for offering 10 language courses.

Manson Family Killer Leslie Van Houten Fights For Parole

Leslie Van Houten, the prom-queen turned Manson Family killer, wants an appeals panel to grant her the freedom the parole board approved.

Driver Plows Into NoHo BMW Dealership, Damaging A $150K Car

Police arrested a woman suspected of driving under the influence after she plowed into a BMW dealership, igniting a fire.

Settlement Reached In Deaths Of Men Working On Tom Cruise Movie

Two men died in the crash of a plane that was being used to transport crews for the 2017 Tom Cruise film "American Made."

Allegations of Toll Road Mismanagement Prompt Calls For Change

"Residents don't want and didn't ask for (the toll roads)," Rep. Harley Rouda said. How do you feel about the toll road expansion across OC?

Post Office Renamed For Fallen Orange County Soldier

The Orange Post Office was renamed to the Specialist Trevor A. Win'E Post Office, honoring the soldier and his family for their sacrifice.

Denim Day Founder Joins LA City Leaders To Combat Sexual Violence

Mayor Eric Garcetti and Denim Day founder Patti Giggan rallied at City Hall to combat sexual violence on Denim Day Wednesday.