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

Writer Tortured And Murdered Girlfriend, Copying His Own Plotline

He was convicted of murdering his girlfriend in their West Hollywood condo just three weeks after she gave birth to their daughter.

Southland Republicans Targeted With Family Separation Protests

As protests erupted across the Southland over the Trump administration's separations of children and parents, Republicans faced heat.

Chubbs, The Internet's Beloved Fat Cat, Gets Adopted

When Yvette Viola lost her own tubby kitty, she didn't think she was ready for another. Then she saw Chubbs.

Body Discovered At Convenience Store In North OC

A body was discovered Wednesday morning at a 7-Eleven store at Magnolia St. and Edinger Ave. in Westminster.

West Hollywood Named 'Emerging Summer Destination'

West Hollywood is growing in popularity – bookings in the city are up a whopping 76 percent compared to last year.

Famed Hollywood Studio Architect Accused Of Molesting Children

An architect who built sounds studies for Hollywood's biggest directors has been arrested on charges of child molestation.

Heat Wave Welcomes First Day Of Summer In Los Angeles

As the first day of summer dawns Thursday, a mini-heat wave will cook the LA region.

Beverly Hills Doctor Sentenced For Workers' Comp Fraud

A Beverly Hills radiologist was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for partaking in a huge fraud scheme.

Splash House August Line-Up Announced: Gorgon City, Gryffin, More

Listen to Louis The Child, MK, Whethan, Walker & Royce, and others poolside at iconic Palm Springs hotels August 10-12.

Standoff Shuts Down Alhambra Neighborhood

Pedestrians and vehicles are being kept away from an Alhambra neighborhood as a precaution.

Walnut Unified Student Presentations Celebrated At School's End

These elementary school students made big strides in the 2017/18 school year, ending with these presentations that earned big attention.

Brush Fire Scorches Remote Terrain Near Griffith Observatory

A 3 to 4-acre fire bedeviled firefighters near the Griffith Observatory Tuesday night.

How Would You Fix Up This Rancho Santa Margarita Condo?

This gorgeous little condo is perfectly situated in the middle of Rancho Santa Margarita. How would you make it your own? Priced to sell!

Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA.