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Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Beverly Hills Doctor Arrested For Alleged $250 Mill LapBand Fraud

"Patients were harmed as a result of this fraud [...] when they were subjected to unnecessary medical procedures," Acting U.S. Attorney said.

Watch Out! Speed Limits Change Across LA

The next time you head out, check for changes to the speed limit as city officials shifted speed limits up or down across dozens of streets.

Kidnapping Suspect Leads Cops On Chase Through Long Beach

Officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the moving vehicle and then took the suspect into custody.

Body Found Near Venice Beach Boardwalk

Police are working to figure out what killed a man whose body was found near the Venice boardwalk early Wednesday morning.

Threats On Bathroom Stall Lead To Torrance Teen's Arrest

A West High School student allegedly wrote a threat on a school bathroom stall wall. She was arrested on suspicion of vandalism.

LAUSD Discourages Students From Joining Shooting Victim Walkout

LA school officials are planning activities to honor of 17 killed in Parkland while asking students not to join a national walkout March 14.

Quick Chase Ends In Violent Crash In Beverly Hills

The suspect was driving a stolen Honda CRV before crashing into a stopped car in Mid-city.

Wild Crash Shuts Down Las Virgenes Road For Hours

At least one car flipped, closing Las Virgenes Road in a crash shortly after reports of a speeding car was seen running red lights.

Man Shot In Sherman Oaks Home Invasion Robbery

Police are looking for two robbers who shot a Sherman Oaks resident in a home invasion robbery and fled the scene.

Man Survives Fall Off Point Fermin Cliffs In San Pedro

Officials are working to determine whether he jumped or slipped.

Hero Police Dog Gets Purple Heart For Taking A Bite Out Of Crime

Puskas, Santa Ana K-9 officer, had surgery after losing many teeth during a takedown with a violent parolee Monday. Now, he's on the mend.

Deputies Rescue Autistic Woman From Mission Viejo Roof

A missing at-risk Mission Viejo woman, affected by autism, was found on a roof. She was reported missing by her family early Wednesday.

OC Mental Health Facility Purchase To Aid Homeless In Crisis

The purchase of a county-wide mental health facility will ultimately aid the homeless population of Orange County, Supervisors said.

Aliso Viejo's Chief Of Police Injured In Collision

A morning collision in Aliso Viejo injured Aliso Viejo's Chief of Police Services just days before his retirement, the city said.

Photos, courtesy Santa Ana Police Department