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

Rocket Launch To Light Up SoCal Sky Tonight

A spy satellite launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base Friday night has the potential to make for a gorgeous light show.

Girl Scouts Create 'Kid Kits' To Help Traumatized Children

Troop 2205 created the project with proceeds from their cookie sales to help children MBPD officers meet when responding to calls.

Deputy Slain In Borderline Massacre Killed By Friendly Fire

Amid the chaos of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus was killed by another officer.

Mission Viejo Resident Receives Police Apology: Update

Mission Viejo Police Services want to apologize to the young man they claimed stole packages Thursday, plus, the package was not was stolen.

Kevin Hart Steps Down From Oscars Gig Over Old Homophobic Tweet

Two days after accepting his "dream job" as the Oscars host, comedian Kevin Hart was forced to step down amid controversy over an old Tweet.

His Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten: OC Post Office Renamed

The president signed into law the renaming of U.S. Post Office on N. Tustin Street in Orange after local hero Army Spc. Trevor Win’E.

Mountain Lion Found Dead After Surviving Woolsey Fire

P-64 was known as the "Culvert Cat" for repeatedly using a culvert to cross the Ventura (101) Freeway.

San Juan Businessman Found Guilty Of Killing Partner

After just an hour of deliberation, an Orange County jury found him guilty in the bizarre murder and coverup that followed.

Au Revoir, Foie Gras: Amazon To Stop Selling Duck Liver In Calif

Amazon agreed to stop selling the force-fed goose liver delicacy in California under a consumer protection settlement.

Hollywood Trees Spared From Ax After Legal Battle

Most of the trees at the center of a legal battle and community demonstrations will be spared, city leaders announced Thursday.

South Bay Woman Charged With Shoplifting At SeaWorld

Authorities recovered 38 items from the Rancho Palos Verdes woman's van including a $55 deer costume, a bubble wand, ponchos and tumblers.

Veteran Long Beach Officer Wins $2.5 Million In Retaliation Suit

The 28-year veteran of LBPD struggled to maintain his emotions as he heard the verdict and later when thanking jurors.

Extra Bedroom Program Returns For Santa Monica Locals

Get discounted hotel rates from now through Jan. 19 for staycations or family and friends visiting this holiday season.

Young Man Killed By Security Guard At Hollywood Walgreens ID'd

Authorities identified a 21-year-old man who was killed by a security guard during a confrontation at Walgreens on Sunset Boulevard.

Orange County Rainfall Totals Wednesday, Thursday

Were you affected by flash floods? No wonder, with rain over 3-inches at JWA. The rainfall totals across OC were heavier than expected: NWS

Police Seek Suspects In Unprovoked Fatal Shooting

One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot in a seemingly unprovoked attack in Van Nuys Thursday night.

Disneyland Resort Helps Chrysalis Extend Services To OC

It is a non-profit that has helped over 60,000 residents free themselves from poverty. Here is what they can achieve, thanks to Disney.

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