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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:
Watch: Hippo Spanker Wanted By The LAPD
After first figuring out what crime he committed, police are looking for a man caught on camera spanking LA Zoo's Rosie, the hippopotamus.
Scooters Shut Down In Protest After Santa Monica Council Endorses Others
In an act of protest, Bird and Lime are shutting down after a Santa Monica committee chose to endorse Uber and Lyft-owned scooter companies.
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Teen Leads Police On Chase Through Manhattan Beach
The 16-year-old was allegedly driving a stolen Toyota Prius.
New Tech To Find Hidden Explosives On LA Train And Bus Passengers
Los Angeles will be the first city to team up with TSA to use scanning devices to detect hidden explosives on bus and train passengers.
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Crash Knocks Power Lines Onto 101, Shutting Down Freeway
A SigAlert was issued for the Hollywood (101) Freeway when power lines were knocked onto the road, shutting down all lanes.
OC Fair Sells Nearly 1.5 Million Tickets In 2018
Almost 1.5 million people at the OC Fair ate over 300k cookies, 400k slices of bacon, & 17k hotdogs. What was your favorite fair moment?
LA Universities Among The Best Bang For Your Buck Nationwide
Local universities were ranked among the best return on investment nationwide including UCLA, UCI, Caltech, Long Beach and Northridge.
Rescue Group Helps Find Clue In Sexual Abuse, Death Of Pit Bull
Police have a lead in the disturbing case of a sexually abused pit bull left for dead in Los Angeles after it was adopted in Orange County.
LA City Council President's Son Repays LAPD For Wedding Security
LAPD, at taxpayer expense, assigned 4 officers and a sergeant to the wedding of Justin Wesson and Alexis Marin, it was reported last week.
Malibu Swimmer Wins Open Water Race At Pan Pacific Championships
Swimmers from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan competed in the meet in Tateyama, Japan.
$31,000 Raised For Family Of Slain Long Beach Fire Captain
The fundraiser was held on July 17 at all California Pizza Kitchen restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange counties and in the Inland Empire.
Back To School Safety Tips For SoCal Families
With kids going back to school across southern California here is a quick safety reminder: Don't pass a stopped school bus! Read on for more tips!
Guilty Plea For Man Conspiring To Export Tactical Gear To Syria
A Walnut man pleaded guilty to providing tactical gear to Syrian rebels, including night vision scopes, boresighters & bulletproof vests.
West Nile Virus Confirmed Across The San Fernando Valley
Mosquitoes collected from across the San Fernando Valley have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Brush Fire Halted In Laguna Niguel
A vegetation fire was reported off Alicia Parkway in Laguna Niguel, near Aliso Viejo. A power outage was also reported in the area.
Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo
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