Wildfire Wreaks Havoc | Justice For Slain Mom-To-Be | Patch PM

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

Katie Hill To Take On 'Revenge Porn' From Outside Halls Of Power

A day after announcing her resignation amid sexual scandal, Rep. Katie Hill vowed to fight the people who use revenge porn to attack women.

Getty Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate In Los Angeles

More than 3,000 homes are under evacuation and the 405 Freeway was closed at the Sepulveda Pass as winds drove the blaze.

Dust Advisory In Orange County: Very Unhealthy Air Quality

Do you smell smoke? or feel the dry air? High wind & low humidity are impacting Orange County with concentrations of dust and particulates.

Sex Offender Sentenced For 1980 Palos Verdes Murder

The body of a 20-year-old pregnant newlywed was found on a Palos Verdes Estates beach in 1980.

Haunted Carnival, Creepy Clowns In Rancho Santa Margarita

If you love things creepy, scary & fun, then this Rancho Santa Margarita home is a not-to-be-missed trick-or-treat spot! fun for all ages!

Malibu Faces Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff

Southern California Edison announced a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff this week, affecting some areas of Malibu.

Suspect Shot In North Hollywood Gang Extortion Plot: LAPD

Police have one suspect in custody and are looking for three more in a shooting at a shopping center at Sherman Way/Coldwater Canyon.

10-Acre Brush Fire Extinguished In Calabasas

The Oak Fire broke out along the eastbound 101 Freeway near Las Virgenes in Calabasas.

Halloween Safety Tips From Manhattan Beach Police

Here's how to keep every ghoul, ghost, witch and wizard safe while trick-or-treating or at a party on Halloween night.

'Lion In Winter' Heads To Laguna Beach Playhouse

Before 'Game of Thrones,' there was a 'Lion in Winter.'

Crescenta Valley High School Lockdown Lifted

A lockdown was lifted at the high school in La Crescenta after reports of a man with a gun.

George Gascon, Former San Francisco DA, To Challenge Jackie Lacey

Casting himself as a reformer, George Gasco, the former San Francisco DA, said "L.A. is stuck in the 1980s."

Missing Man, 80, Located In South Orange County

Orange County Sheriff's Department helicopters circled the area seeking a man reported missing in Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo area.

Pioneering Director Lina Wertmuller Earns Walk Of Fame Star

Pioneering filmmaker Lina Wertmuller, the first woman nominated for a directing Oscar, to be honored with a star on the Walk Of Fame Monday.

Newport Mesa Announces Child Welfare, Attendance Coordinator

Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) announces the addition of Ms. Angela Allen-Hess.

Griffith Park — The Haunted And Cursed — Heart Of Los Angeles

The stomping grounds of many a killer and the final resting place of many a victim, some say Griffith Park is haunted or maybe just cursed.

Two Racehorses Die At Santa Anita Park Bringing Death Toll To 36

2 horses were euthanized after suffering injury at Santa Anita Race Track this weekend: GQ Covergirl, & Bye Bye Beautiful.

Trial Begins In Silver Lake Cold Case Murder

A 60-year-old man faces rape and murder charges in the 40-year-old attack of an Silver Lake woman, but the jury won't get to hear a key fact

1 Killed In Highland Park Crash

A man was killed when his SUV slammed into the center divider of the Pasadena (110) Freeway in Highland Park.

Tick Fire 70% Contained, 95K LA Edison Customers Face Outages

As Santa Ana winds pick up Monday, firefighters and residents brace for a resurgence of the Tick Fire, and Edison warns customers of outages

Getty Fire Evacuations And Road Closures

More than 10,000 people were under evacuation, but as of noon, fire officials began lifting some evacuations, allowing residents home.

Getty Fire School Closures

Dozens of schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the Los Angeles Unified are closed due to the Getty Fire.