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

Billionaire Storms Out Of Court During Sexual Harassment Suit

Alki David was behind the hologram technology that brought slain rapper Tupac Shakur to Coachella in 2012.

Outrage Over Attack On Autistic Man Prompts Petition

The online petition demands the district attorney "fully prosecutes" two teenagers accused of beating, kicking and mocking an autistic man.

Archdiocese Pays Record Settlement To Sex Abuse Victim

The Archdiocese of LA will pay millions to a teen molested by a San Gabriel Valley school coach after the diocese ignored several warnings.

Aliso Viejo Woman Shares Grief After Brother Takes Own Life

"I would have said 'I love you more,' if I knew he was struggling," she said of brother Victor, who took his own life on siblings day.

Green New Deal for Los Angeles Approved

Los Angeles city leaders approved a more aggressive approach to fighting climate change on a local level.

Fundraiser For Cop Shot In Leg Held At South Bay CPKs

The fundraiser is an all-day event and California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20 percent of the bill to Officer Gomez.

DA Investigates Racehorse Deaths At Santa Anita Track

LA County District Attorney launched an investigation into Santa Anita Race Track's 23 racehorse deaths since Dec. 24.

Police Shootings Decline Across LA

The number of officer-involved shootings in Los Angeles was the second lowest in 30 years in 2018.

Laguna Beach Police Flag Logo Builds Civic Pride

The majority of Laguna residents are proud, not angered by the sight of the American flag on the SUV Patrol Vehicles. What do you think?

Notre Dame Burns, OC Community Reflects

From JSerra Catholic High School to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, people of all faiths share support, prayers after the devastating fire

LA Noodle Factory Where Worker Lost Fingers Fined

A Los Angeles food maker has been ordered to pay $300,000 in penalties after a temporary worker lost fingers to a dough machine.

Man Convicted In Sexual Assault Of Two Lake Forest Youths

A taped covert phone call with the victim led to this man pleading guilty for ongoing sexual assault of the then 6- or 7-year-old children.

Todd McLellan Named Kings Head Coach

The Los Angeles Kings hired former Sharks and Oilers Coach Todd McLellan to help the team rebuild following a dismal season.

LA Opera Composer Wins Pulitzer Prize For Music

LA Opera Composer Ellen Reid was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for "prism."

No Relief For Los Angeles As Gas Prices Skyrocket

Southern California drivers haven't paid this much for gas in years.

Gunman Barricaded With Son In Pacoima Neighborhood

Police have shut down a Pacoima neighborhood on reports of an armed man in the area.

Car Plummets Into San Gabriel Reservoir, Killing One: Report

Rescue crews dove into murky water to recover a body from a submerged vehicle at the Morris Reservoir, Tuesday.

Chargers Start Off-Season Workout Program

This week, the Chargers have returned to their Costa Mesa facility for strength and conditioning. Are you Chargers or Rams fans?

Opportunity Knocks For San Juan's 'Constituents of The Month'

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin announced David and Eric Groos, founders of Great Opportunities, as going above and beyond in helping their neighbors.

Nipsey's Hussle's Family: Please, No Need For Fundraisers

Nipsey's Hussle's family has asked that well-meaning fundraisers on behalf of his survivors be taken down.