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

Tyler Skaggs Died Of Fatal Overdose, Family Outraged

The Angels pitcher was found dead inside his hotel room on July 1. The toxicology report tells the story of how it happened.

40-Acre Brush Fire In Malibu About 60% Contained

Firefighters are on scene of a brush fire near Pacific Coast Highway and Sweetwater Canyon Road in Malibu.

Distressed Coyote In Echo Park Poses Challenge For Community

Normally leery of roaming coyotes, Echo Park residents are feeling the pain of a resident coyote with a serious problem.

LA County Fair Kicks Off With A 'Pop,' MC Hammer And En Vogue

This year's pop culture-themed fair will include performances by Pitbull, George Lopez, Biz Markie, Coolio, and War with Tierra and Malo.

Dogs Invited To Swim In LA County Pools On Labor Day

Bring your pool-loving pooches for a swim at eight L.A. County pools on Labor Day.

Woman Dies After Falling Onto Rocks In San Pedro

The woman, who was about 50 years old, was gravely injured after a 70-foot fall onto shoreline rocks in San Pedro's Sunken City.

DUI Checkpoints Planned For Labor Day Weekend Across LA

Work hard, play hard, but don't forget to designated a sober driver for Labor Day Weekend festivities.

Credit Union Raises Over $40K During Walk In The Park Event

200 Orange County Credit Union Members and Associates participate in the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park at Disneyland Resort.

Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Hollywood Bowl

Firefighters battled a small grass fire in the Hollywood Hills Friday.

Two Men Found Dead On Beach In Torrance

A woman told reporters she and friend discovered the bodies while jogging on the beach Friday morning.

Alleged Sexual Harassment Victim Deserves $10 Mill, Lawyer Says

The billionaire, who has been fined nearly $10,000 for outbursts during the trial, is accused of sexually harassing a former employee.

LA Man To Plead Guilty To South Bay Bank Robberies

The 32-year-old is charged with bank robbery and attempted bank robbery linked to four South Bay banks or credit unions.

2 Die In Fatal La Verne Car Chase Crash, 3 Injured

Two drivers were killed in a collision after a car chase through La Verne, late Thursday.

Male Nanny Charged In Abuse Of 12 Young Boys Across Southland

Matthew Zakrzewski was charged in sexual abuse of boys as young as 4-years-old. He faces 490 years to life in prison if convicted.

Javier Jimenez Dies In Disneyland Accident, Mourned By SouthLand

After his sudden death, while working at a Disneyland resort construction site, the local union has established a fundraiser in his memory.

Chandler Bikeway To Get $1.2M In Improvements In North Hollywood

Planned improvements include the addition of exercise equipment, a "tot lot," a dog run and street furniture, a crosswalk and a mural.

Duo Guilty In Fatal Woodland Hills Shooting

A jury found two men guilty of chasing and shooting two young men to death in a drug deal gone bad.

Newport Beach Seeks Short Term Homeless Solution

The city of Newport Beach seeks a short-term solution to addressing the issue of homelessness in our community, starting on Sept. 4.