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

BHPD Chief Belittled Lesbian Manager, Lieutenant Testifies

A lieutenant said Chief Sandra Spagnoli said she did not want to stand next to a lesbian member of the force in a department photo.

Marilyn Monroe Statue Stolen From Hollywood Walk Of Fame Gazebo

Someone scaled the famed Hollywood Gazebo and stole the Marilyn Monroe statue, but LAPD detectives found fingerprints at the scene.

5 Best Orange County Beach Cities To Live In 2019: Study

Over 145 beach cities were ranked by factors such as quality of life, education, health, economy, affordability, safety, and weather.

OJ Simpson Takes To Twitter For 'A Little Getting Even'

The accused double murderer marked the anniversary of his ex-wife's death with a Twitter account and a vow to settle some scores.

Porter Supports Trump Impeachment Proceedings: Watch

Congresswoman Katie Porter declared her intent over social media, making her the first Orange County house member to do so.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Fire That Scorched 5 Hermosa Beach Homes

The fire engulfed a three-story oceanfront home under construction in Hermosa Beach and damaged four other nearby residences.

Conflicting Accounts Emerge In Off-Duty Cop's Triple Shooting

An attorney for an off-duty LAPD officer who shot a disabled man and his parents at a Costco claims he was attacked and knocked out first.

Santa Anita Asked To Cancel, Racing Board Oversight Increased

After nearly 30 horse racing related deaths, the horse racing track was asked but refused to cancel the last 3 days of racing this season.

Aquarium Of The Pacific Offers Discounted Late Nights This Summer

Stop by the Long Beach aquarium Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights this summer and enjoy discounted admission and extended hours.

Monrovia Graduate Earns Service Leader Award From Citrus College

Makayla Pedroza was V.P. of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club, and served as a senator on the Associate Students of Citrus College.

1 Killed In Aircraft Crash On Catalina Island

The wreckage was found early tuesday morning by rescue crews investigating a report of a missing helicopter.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Ranked In Top 5 Nationwide

U.S. News & World Report's List of 2019-2020 Best Children's Hospitals gave high marks to two pediatric hospitals in Los Angeles.

Suspect Arrested In Spate of Westside Sexual Attacks

Police suspect a 32-year-old man went on a rampage last week attacking women on the street and in their homes.

Woman Dies Running Across I-5 Freeway In Anaheim

A woman jumped the center median and was struck and killed crossing the Orange County I-5 freeway, CHP reported.

Irish Pub Named Historic Monument Despite Owner's Objection

The city voted to make the shuttered Tom Bergin's on Fairfax Avenue an historic landmark even though the tavern's owner wishes otherwise.

Woman Dies Running Across I-5 Freeway In Anaheim

A woman jumped the center median and was struck and killed crossing the Orange County I-5 freeway, CHP reported.

Toll Roads Keep Orange County Moving

"It’s hard to enjoy OC's quality of life when you’re sitting in traffic on the freeway," former Mayor Frank Ury says. Do you agree?

Skirball Cultural Center To Showcase 'Star Trek' Exhibit

"Star Trek" Exploring New Worlds will explore the cultural impact of the series.

Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg Cancels LA Trip

Pete Buttigieg canceled his trip to LA this week to deal with an officer-involved shooting in South Bend, Indiana.

Former Caltech Scientist Loses Whistleblower Suit

A former Caltech scientist claimed he was fired for exposing misappropriation of funds, but a jury wasn't buying it.