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

Watch Papa Bald Eagle Lose His Cool During SoCal Earthquake

A webcam trained on the nest of a bald eagle and his chicks captured Thursday's 5.3 magnitude quake...along with papa bird's freakout.

Pasadena Woman Faked Kidnapping To Extort Her Parents, Police Say

Pasadena police believe a 20-year-old woman took photos of herself bound and gagged, faking a kidnapping to extort $80K from her parents.

Man Injures Actress' Son In Car-Smashing Rampage In Beverly Hills

The man was charged with vandalism, cruelty to a child, and battery Friday.

Hiker Rescued After 4 Days Stranded In Malibu Creek State Park

He finally was found by searchers after he made his way to a Salvation Army camp.

Child Molester's Controversial Sentence Extended: COURT

He sodomized a toddler and was sentenced to 10 years. On Friday, the appellate court added 15 more, after international and local outrage.

Suspect Takes Stolen Patrol Car On Chase Ending In Valley Crash

A man stole a patrol car equipped with weapons, leading police on a chase through the San Fernando Valley ending in a Woodland Hills crash.

Trump As Baffled As Anyone About Porn Star Payoff

President Trump, for the first time addressed the Stormy Daniels controversy, saying he didn't know why his attorney paid her $130,000.

The Black Madonna: Coachella DJ Is A Voice Of Change

Marea Stamper, the 41-year-old DJ and producer known as The Black Madonna, has emerged as one of electronic music's advocates for change.

Mapping Homelessness In Orange County

While the county tackles homelessness, this maps all current open homeless shelters at cities near you, from Seal Beach to San Clemente.

Are You Earthquake Ready In Los Angeles County?

After a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Southland on April 5, residents were scrambling to social media to say if they felt the temblor.

Prominent Musician Who Raped Woman In Hotel Hallway Settles Suit

Shelby Pfeffer, Brian Wilson's former keyboardist, settled a lawsuit with an inebriated woman he dragged from a hotel elevator and raped.

NYT Bestselling Author Speaks In Mission Viejo

Author Lisa Scottoline will delight fans when she presents her latest thriller “After Anna” in Mission Viejo April 10.

Fire Damages Big Tomy's In West LA

A fire damaged Big Tomy's burger joint in West Los Angeles Friday morning.

97 Retired Redondo Beach Employees Make 6 Figures Per Year

Transparent California released data of retired city employees making $100,000 or more in retirement.

3 Guilty Of Firebombing LA Homes Of Black Families

Three gang members pleaded guilty to firebombing the homes of black familie in East LA to terrorize the families into moving.

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