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

Woman's $53 Parking Ticket Will Make You Laugh, Then Cry

An unlucky driver in West Hollywood received a hefty ticket for parking a hair's breadth over the line — and then Twitter chimed in.

Southland Grocery Store Strike Averted: Workers Accept Contract

Workers for Ralphs, Albertsons and Vons/Pavilions grocery stores agreed to a new contract averting the threat of a prolonged strike.

Cal State Fullerton Rape Occurred Off Campus, Officials Say

A student was attacked, just not at Cal State Fullerton, officials said Wednesday. Authorities are still seeking a suspect in this case.

Community Rushes To Aid Survivor In City Attorney Family Shooting

Still stunned by the deputy city attorney's double murder-suicide, the community offered support for his surviving daughter.

El Modena Student Mourned After Fatal Golf Cart Crash

Autistic student Manny Perez died after crashing a golf cart on his high school campus, officials said. Friends and family honor his memory.

SWAT Team Rescues Hostage San Marino Family In Standoff: SMPD

A gunman allegedly refused to release a grandmother and two children being held hostage in San Marino, prompting a dramatic rescue.

Charred Remains Likely LA's 28th Homeless Homicide Victim In 2019

Police are working to identify a body found in Lake Balboa Park. The case appears to be the latest of seemingly unrelated homeless killings.

Presidential Debate Viewing Parties Set For Around LA

This is the first debate of the 2020 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination with all major candidates on the same stage.

Surfboard Glassing Business Burns In Westminster

Orange County Fire Authority, Huntington Beach Firefighters worked to put out the fire at the Edwards Street business.

Wrongful Death Suit Against Democratic Donor Can Move Forward

The complaint for wrongful death was filed in LA federal court by the mother of Gemmel Moore, who died at Buck's West Hollywood home.

Insurance Agent Pays Back 93-Year-Old Victim He Stole From

The Marina del Rey man was the longtime insurance agent and financial adviser of the victim, a 93-year-old woman.

Effort To Recall Mayor Garcetti Over Homelessness Relaunched

A group is seeking to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti over the city's homelessness crisis.

Tip A Cop Event Fundraises For Special Olympics In SGV

Officers work as hosts and waiters at the Arcadia California Pizza Kitchen to raise money for San Gabriel Valley Special Olympics

Attendance Matters In Laguna Beach: Every Student, Every Day

Nearly 8 million students miss almost 1 month of school in excused and unexcused absences a year, studies show. In LB, attendance is vital.

Suspicious Device Triggers Panorama School Evacuation

Both Panorama High School and Cal Burke Continuation High School in Panorama City were under evacuation Thursday.