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Renowned chalk artists from Southern California will be looking to the ground and transforming concrete pavement into art.
Renowned chalk artists from Southern California will be looking to the ground and transforming concrete pavement into art. (Capture Imaging)

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

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested After Attack In Retirement Home

A Laguna Niguel man is suspected of breaking into an 87-year-old woman's room and attempting to cut away her clothing with scissors.

LA Leaders Find Way To Force Gender Pay Equity In Sports

The city's actions could have widespread implications with events such as the 2026 World Cup slated for play Los Angeles.

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Cops Injured, 5 Arrested During Beach Brawl

Officers drew a line in the sand with a woman seen drinking in public at Tower 11 in Huntington; a group nearby turned on the authorities.

Cedars-Sinai Researcher Charged With Child Porn Possession

The 59-year-old allegedly distributed child pornography videos using peer-to-peer software.

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Shove Sheriff Barnes Over The Edge For Charity

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes wants you to help him raise money for the Special Olympics.

Chalk It Up Festival Returns To Cerritos Towne Center

The Chalk It Up Festival is returning to Cerritos Towne Center for a day of art and fun for the entire family.

Keep Aliso Viejo Trash Free: Tips, Clean Up Events In Your Town

Aliso Viejo is a beautiful community, and our residents love to keep it that way. Earn precious volunteer hours this fall by helping out.

FBI Targets 1 Dozen Los Angeles Fugitives, Rewards Offered

Federal investigators said they won't give up finding a dozen suspect killers or shooters with ties to Los Angeles.

Monrovia Kidnapping Suspect Appears In Court

He appeared in court in connection with a previous case in which he is charged with assault and domestic violence.

DWP Crews Bulldoze Endangered Plants In Topanga State Park

They were trying to prevent wildfires, but they ignited an uproar after destroying protected species.

New Rules For Sending Jail Mail To Orange County Inmates

If you're sending mail to a prisoner in the OC jail system, here's a tip. No drugs allowed. The new mailing restrictions started Aug. 1.

Santa Monica To Participate In National Night Out

Here's everything you need to know about National Night Out in Santa Monica.

LA Needs Sidewalk Decals To Stop E-Scooters, Councilman Says

City Councilman Paul Koretz would prefer an outright ban on e-scooters until proper bike lanes are in place to keep people safe.

August Is Free Spay/Neuter Month At LA Shelters

An abnormally large birthing season has overburdened local animal shelters, and officials are encouraging people to get their cats fixed.

Appeal Denied In Stray Bullet Death of Pasadena Youth Mentor

Drive-by shooters, whose stray bullet killed a father of two and popular coach and LA Sheriff's Department technician, were denied appeal.

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