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

Mystery Of LA's Subway Soprano Solved

An LAPD officer recorded a homeless woman with an otherworldly voice singing opera for metro commuters, and her life may never be the same.

Toddler Dies After She Was Left In Hot Car For Hours In South Bay

Her mother admitted to police she was drinking in a car nearby and fell asleep, according to reports.

Dog Rescued After Falling 30-Feet Down Abandoned Well In Malibu

The pup was taken to a veterinarian to be examined after firefighters completed the rescue.

Southern California Gas Prices Soar Past $4 Per Gallon

The average price has gone up 65.1 cents since the start of the year.

LAPD Recruitment Ad On Breitbart Prompts Uproar, Policy Change

The Los Angeles Police Department broke from Google Ads after an LAPD recruitment ad appeared on the controversial website.

Marina Del Rey Little League Field Trashed By Vandals, Again

Suspects broke into the Culver Marina Little League facility and defaced the floor, smashed walls, and more.

Angels Manager Released After 72-90 Losing Season

Brad Ausmus navigated this franchise through one of its most difficult seasons with class and professionalism, the club said.

Spacex’s Elon Musk Wants To Send People To Space As Soon As 2020

The CEO of SpaceX unveiled the “Starship Mark One,” which Musk says will carry people and supplies into space.

LA's To-Go Straw Ban Goes Into Effect This Week

Starting on Tuesday, Los Angeles will take the states plastic straw ban a step further by including drive-thrus and to-go orders.

Brush Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes

The forward progress of a fast moving brush fire that threatened homes in the Pacific Palisades area has been halted.

Halloween, Fall Treats At Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, Irvine

Do you love pumpkin spice and everything nice? It's time to head to the Hello Kitty Bow Room for frightfully cute, delicious treats.

Rancho Palos Verdes Woman Killed When Loose Wheel, Tire Hits SUV

A wheel and tire that had come loose from a pickup truck crashed into her SUV on the northbound 405 Freeway in Long Beach.

Laguna Beach Honors Fallen Firefighters In October

As dusk turns to dark, landmarks across the country will again glow red in respect to the fallen and their families.

Baldwin Park Boxer Wins Super Light Weight Championship

Congratulations to this former boxing club instructor who just won the Super Light Weight Title Championship. He is now ranked #3 in the US.

Casta Del Sol Acquisition Discussion Continues In Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo City Council continues to consider the benefits of preserving 108-acres of open space around the course. What do you think?

7 Teens Named To 2020 Tournament of Roses Royal Court

The Tournament of Roses named seven young ladies from across the San Gabriel Valley to the Royal Court for 2020.

Science Night Returns With Paleoclimatologist's Look At Our Past

Matthew Kirby, Cal State Fullerton Geological Sciences Professor, talks climate stories of our region at the next Dana Point Science Night!

Man Killed By Metrolink Train On Vanowen Street

A man was struck and killed instantly by a Metrolink train in North Hollywood Monday afternoon.

Racehorse Dies At Santa Anita, 32 Deaths Recorded At Track

It was a brutal breakdown that ended the life of Emtech, a 3-year-old colt who ran Saturday at Santa Anita Racetrack.

Councilman Calls For Health Report On Playa Del Rey Gas Storage

Neighbors and community activists have been raising concerns about the health impacts of the Playa Del Rey Gas Storage field.

1 Hurt In 101 Freeway Pileup

A three-car pileup left one vehicle overturned on the Ventura (101) Freeway in the early morning hours Monday.