Hero Saves Girl From Kidnapper| Sneaky Snackers Stumped: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Cinemark Movie Theaters Crack Down On Sneaky Snackers

Large purses are no longer allowed, so snack sneakers will have to get creative – here are some ideas to get started.

Good Samaritan Rescues Girl From Alleged Kidnapping In Santa Ana

If you see something, say something, & this woman saw a girl being allegedly kidnapped and did something about it in Santa Ana.

Right Wing 'Crisis Actor' Conspiracy Snares Redondo Family

A victim from the Parkland, Fl. shooting is accused of "crisis acting" based on a video he took in Redondo Beach while visiting family.

Racial Hostility Amid LA Firefighters Prompts Rebuke From Chief

Citing the "Trump Effect" amid firefighter debates about NFL player protests, LA Fire Department leaders issued call for civility.

Melanie Griffith Stars In The Graduate At Laguna Playhouse

Melanie Griffith will appear in 'The Graduate' at the Laguna Playhouse through March 2018. We have one word for you. "Plastics."

Sen. Tony Mendoza Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Mendoza was facing possible expulsion from the Legislature over sexual harassment allegations involving six women.

U.S. Figure Skater Alleges LA Rinks Enabled Coach's Sexual Abuse

A one-time member of the U.S. National Figure Skating Team alleges two LA area ice rinks were part of a cover-up of a coach's sexual abuse.

Trabuco Hills High School Shelters During Supposed Weapons Threat

Trabuco Hills High School was told to shelter in place, Thursday, due to an OC Crimestoppers tip of a student with a weapon on campus.

Homeless Being Dumped At Santa Ana Riverbed, Supervisor Do Says

Are homeless advocates dumping transients at the Santa Ana riverbed for 30-day hotel & meal vouchers? One Orange County Supe says they are.

Trading Hoops For The Youth: JSerra Basketball Coach Retiring

JSerra coach is trading hoops for the youth, saying goodbye to OC & heading out to be Youth Pastor for Stonehill Church in Meridian, Idaho.

Crystal Cove Conservancy Announces Prop 68 Fundraising Event

The Crystal Cove Conservancy is inviting residents to take part in saving the coast with the CA Clean Water And Safe Parks Act campaign.

Man, 29, Arrested In Beating Death Of 89-Year-Old Hollywood Woman

Police say a 29-year-old man got into an argument with an elderly Hollywood woman, striking and killing her.

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Remote Topanga State Park

Firefighters had to hike nearly two miles to get to the scene of a brush fire in a remote part of Topanga State Park Wednesday night.

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