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

Body Camera Allegedly Shows LAPD Officer Groping Dead Woman

Body camera footage of an LAPD officer groping a dead woman's breasts was discovered during a random audit of bodycam videos, police said

Ho Ho Ho! South Bay Nonprofit Hosts Santa Stroll Fundraiser

Mychal's Learning Place Santa Stroll is part of a worldwide competition for the most "Santas" gathered in one location.

Do You Know This Man? Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Sought In OC

A woman was forcibly attacked and thrown into a black sedan Monday evening, in the city of Stanton, Orange County Sheriff's Department says.

Atmospheric River Pummels Los Angeles

Intense rain hit the Los Angeles area Wednesday, triggering crashes and flash flood watches in the Getty, Tick and Saddleridge burn areas.

Angels Reach Deal To Stay In Anaheim Through 2050

After months of negotiations and speculation that the club was searching for a new Southland home, the Angels and Anaheim reached a deal.

LAPD To Test Weapon Straight Out Of A Superhero Movie

About 200 Los Angeles police officers will test out the BolaWrap, a device that shoots a cord that wraps around suspects’ arms and legs.

Jackknifed Truck Hangs Over Bridge: LA Slammed With 3 SigAlerts

Rain-slicked roads triggered a series of crashes and SigAlerts in Los Angeles on the 710, 110 and 5 Freeways.

Holiday Open House In Malibu: Art Show, Treats And More

Celebrate the holidays with live performances, an art show, tasty treats, a toy drive and more at Malibu City Hall.

LA Curbs 'Pay To Play' By Restricting Developer Donations

A significant number of big donors are developers with business coming before the City Council, an ethics commission found.

Disney Castmembers Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries

A Disneyland silhouette artist, a custodial manager, & 1,700 beloved cast members were honored for their service to others at the resort.

UCLA Staffer Attacked In School Parking Structure

Police are warning students and university employees to take precautions with the attacker still at large.

County To Bury 1,460 Unclaimed Dead In Mass Grave

Some were children, some were homeless, the identity of many remain a mystery. They all died in 2016 without a loved one to claim them.

Estancia High School Student Arrested After Social Media Threat

Police will spend more time at Estancia High School the remainder of the week after the social media threat worried families & the district.

Long Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony Postponed Due To Rain

The tree lighting ceremony, which was supposed to be tonight, was rescheduled.

New Roads School Student Named YoungArts Merit Winner

Only 9.5 percent of students who entered nationwide across the 10 artistic disciplines were selected.

Chris Brown Avoids Jail For Keeping Illegal Pet Monkey

The singer reached a deal with prosecutors to stay out of jail for keeping a pet monkey at his Los Angeles home without a permit.

Rain Soaks Orange County, More To Come

Another winter storm continued to douse the Orange County coast Wednesday, with more to come. Here's what is next in your forecast.

LA Voters To Decide On New Tax To Fund County Fire Department

In March, voters will decide on a parcel tax would fund more staffing and upgraded equipment for the LA County Fire Department.

Have You Seen This Missing 13-Year-Old OC Girl?

Imajanai Nicole Hunter was last seen in Fullerton on Monday.