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

Dine-And-Dash Don Juan A 'Jerk' But Not A Felon

Being a really bad date isn't a crime, a judge ruled in dismissing 10 counts against a man accused of dining and dashing during dates.

Triscuit Recovering After Something Tried To Take A Bite

This harbor seal pup is NOT a stuffed animal! She was rescued by a group of women in Dana Point earlier this week, and is now recovering.

Pregnant Black Woman Victim Of Hate Crime In Fullerton: OCDA

She was just getting off the bus when a 42-year-old transient verbally attacked and threatened this pregnant African American woman, DA says.

Long Beach Police End Use Of Self-Deleting Text Messaging App

Officers were allegedly told to use the app to "have conversations with other officers that wouldn't be discoverable," Al Jazeera reported.

2 Deputies Shot, Suspect Killed in East LA

Officers continue to look for additional suspects following a car chase that ended with a fatal shooting that also wounded two deputies.

Disneyland Cast Member Wage Increases Coming, Resort Says

Wage increases of almost $2 an hour (and in some cases more!) are coming, the resort has said.

Body Found Underneath Santa Monica Pier

Detectives found the man suffered an injury "consistent with blunt force trauma to the head," police said.

LA Times Building Gets Wrecking Ball Reprieve

LA's Cultural Heritage Commission recommended historic-cultural monument status to the downtown Times Mirror Square complex.

Man Entangled, Killed In Industrial Accident

Four coworkers found the man entangled in clay-mixing heavy equipment a few minutes after the accident occurred, officials said.

Pepperoni Pizza Day! Name Your Favorite Pizza In Orange County

It's another random food holiday, National Pepperoni Pizza Day! Where do you love to order pizza in Orange County and how do you top YOURS?

Pasadena Police Lieutenant 'Was Gun Dealer'

The 22-year-veteran pleaded guilty to selling 108 guns without a license and making false statements during a gun purchase.

Santa Monica College Evacuated By Mistake

An automated text message was sent to Santa Monica College students telling them to "Remain calm and don't run."

Chevron Refinery Malfunction Emits Plume In El Segundo

Some residents nearby may find a "dry and white powdery residue" on their vehicles or property, police said.

Redondo Beach Agrees To Consider Banning Smoking

The council agreed to consider an ordinance that would ban smoking in public and require a local retail license to sell tobacco products.

Suge Knight Gets 28 Years In Surprise Plea Deal

Just days before his murder trial, rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleaded no contest to manslaughter for running over a man during a dispute.

2 Shot Near Van Nuys Charter School

CHAMPS Charter High School is on lockdown following a shooting near the campus that reportedly injured a teen and a teacher.

Bomb Squad Evacuates Mar Vista Neighborhood

Police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of making criminal threats and are investigating "possible devices" at his home.

Biker Leads Police On Chase To LAX

Police arrested a motorcyclist who led them on a high speed chase down the 405 before ditching his bike and fleeing into an LAX terminal.

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