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

Mayor's Son Arrested In Taped Beating Of Autistic Man

Disturbing video shows two men kicking, punching and mocking the autistic man as he lays in the fetal position and then forcing him to strip

Lifeguards Awarded For Heroic Acts At State Beaches

Lifeguards were recognized for lifesaving acts in 2018, at Huntington Beach, Dana Point & San Clemente. Read the accounts of these actions.

Encino Homeowner Opens Fire On Intruders

Police are looking for three men who tried to break into an Encino home overnight but were confronted by a shotgun-wielding homeowner.

Murder Suspect Escapes From OC Juvenile Hall

A teenager escaped from Orange County's Juvenile Hall overnight, OC probation officers announced.

Squashing Of Deputy Misconduct Investigations Raises Alarm

Under LA's new sheriff, investigations into deputy misconduct are being squashed against department policy, the inspector general found.

Sherman Oaks Developer Charged in $1.3B Ponzi Scheme

The head of a Sherman Oaks firm tied to luxury real estate is accused of bilking thousands of people of their retirement savings.

Cleanup On 5 Freeway! Driver Flees Crash, Scatters Home-Goods

Officers followed a variety of odd household objects dropped along the 5 Freeway, Friday.

Did You Feel The Earthquake, LA?

A small earthquake shook Century City Friday morning.

Missing Woman In Monrovia: Lilian Is Found

A critical missing person in San Gabriel Valley was found.

Black Gully Reserve Vandalized Near Poppy Avenue

The popular hiking area has suffered an unauthorized trailhead being cut into the wildland, officials say.

Nipsey Hussle Honored, Darden Blasted For Repping Alleged Killer

As LA City leaders consider naming an intersection for the slain rapper, the fame attorney representing his alleged killer is threatened.

SMCHS Raises $300K At Eagle Classic Golf Tournament

Santa Margarita Catholic High School raised a record-breaking amount at the annual contest, hosted by Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club.

Suspect Wanted In Groping Of OCC Student

Costa Mesa police attempted to identify this man, accused of following and grabbing at an Orange Coast College student.

60 Freeway Closure Scheduled For Weekend Road Work

Caltrans will close a lane and onramp of the westbound Pomona (60) Freeway in the East Los Angeles over the weekend.