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

Rapper Mac Miller Dead Of Drug Overdose: Report

Rapper Mac Miller was found dead in his San Fernando Valley home, according to TMZ.

Seal Beach Principal Faces Backlash Following Anti-Nike Criticism

An Orange County principal posted her distaste of a Nike ad on social media. Then, the parents had their say.

Dine & Dash Dater Shamed Women Into Paying For Him: Police

A serial dine and dash online dater faces extortion charges for shaming women into paying for his expensive dinners, prosecutors say.

Vince Vaughn Charged With DUI After Manhattan Beach Checkpoint

He was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in June and refused to comply with officers, the L.A. District Attorney's Office said.

Driver Turns Himself In After Woman Killed In Redondo Hit & Run

A woman was killed and a man was injured in a hit-and-run in Redondo Beach early Monday morning.

Weekend Heat Wave To Cook Los Angeles

A triple-digit heat wave will increase the fire danger across the LA region.

Post Malone Involved In Car Crash In West Hollywood

The accident occurred early Friday morning in the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Doheny Drive.

Students Give Props To Cal State Fullerton's Rapping President

The president of Cal State Fullerton released a YouTube video showcasing his rapping skills along with college promotion. What do you think?

Actor Dylan McDermott Won't Face Sexual Assault Charge

Dylan McDermott, who starred in "The Practice," had been accused of sexually assaulting an acquaintance in 1991.

Tree Trimmer Dies In Hacienda Heights Remembered As Loving Father

A southern California tree trimmer died this week after an accident that occurred over 40 feet up a palm tree.

North OC Officials Move Closer to Ending Homeless Litigation

The north OC officials are closer to resolving the crisis of finding a "bed for every homeless person," however south OC is another story.

Señor Jason Fritze Named 2018 Spirit of Laguna Award Recipient

This Laguna Beach Unified School District teacher has been with the district since 2009, teaching at El Morro & Top Of The World Elementary.

Senior Nutrition Lunch Program Launches In Monrovia

Seniors will be able to enjoy a nutritious lunch after the club meetings taking place every Tuesday and Wednesday.

LA Cracks Down On Illegal Pot Shops

Hundreds of people are operating illegal commercial cannabis dispensaries across Los Angeles, according to prosecutors.

Pasadena Police To Conduct DUI Operation

Police in Pasadena want the community to know they'll be on the lookout for impaired drivers Friday night.

Proposed LA Law Would Levy Fines For Discrimination And Bigotry

LA City leaders are debating the makeup of a civil rights and equity committee that would investigate violations and levy fines.

Silver Lake Hit & Run That Left Father In A Coma Caught On Tape

Police are asking for help finding a BMW driver who ran over and dragged a scooter, landing a father of two in a coma.

Photo: Mac Miller performs on the Camp Stage during day 1 of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on October 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)