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World Record Laser Show | Opioid, Fentanyl Seizures: Patch PM

Widow's Nonprofit Honors Late Husband | Whole Foods Hate Crime | Unemployment Rate Steady | Boo Blast Friday: Patch PM

Here are some share-worthy stories from across the Southland to talk about tonight.
Here are some share-worthy stories from across the Southland to talk about tonight. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, Pool, Fil)

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

World Record For Largest Laser Show Is Set At L.A. Kings Game

A Guinness world record for largest laser show was set at Thursday night's Los Angeles Kings-Buffalo Sabres game at Staples Center.

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Opioid, Fentanyl Seizures Expected To Triple In Orange County
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is making record strides in getting these illicit drugs off the street.

Beverly Hills Dad Sentenced In College Admissions Scandal
The Beverly Hills real estate developer the tenth parent to be sentenced in the far-reaching case.

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Jury Sentences 'Hollywood Ripper' To Death
Jurors have recommended a death sentence for the so-called 'Hollywood Ripper,' who killed and mutilated two SoCal women & attacked a third.

L.A. County Jobless Rate Holds Steady At 4.4%: EDD

The unemployment rate in Los Angeles County held steady at 4.4% in September compared to the previous month, according to state data.

Santa Monica Widow's Nonprofit To Host Fundraising Dinner
The Riley Youth Foundation was started by Maya Riley, after her husband, an SMPD officer, died in April.

Boo Blast Friday! Join Boys & Ghouls At Moutlon Elementary School

Mark your calendar for Friday, October 18 from 4 pm to 8 pm and head to Moulton Elementary School for a spooktacular evening of ghoulish fun.

Containment Efforts Continue For Saddleridge Fire In North SFV
With strong winds and red flag conditions forecast this weekend, firefighters are battling the Saddleridge Fire in the San Fernando Valley.

Conviction In Whole Foods Hate Crime
A worker was "sucker-punched" in the face, for no apparent reason during his lunch break. The man convicted faces 8 years in prison.

Pasadena Pedestrian Struck By Metro Gold Line Train
A pedestrian was hit by a Metro Gold Line train & critically injured at the Allen Station in Pasadena early Friday morning, authorities say.

Malibu To Host Workshops To Help Create Citywide Resiliency Plan
The City of Malibu will hold two workshops to get community feedback for the creation of a Citywide Resiliency Plan.

Tarp-Wrapped Body Found In Trunk Of Abandoned Car

A body was found by CHP officers on Thursday morning. A meticulous forensic investigation followed as police seek suspects.

Fatality Reported In Mission Viejo Multiple-Vehicle Crash
A multi-car crash occurred Thursday afternoon on Olympiad Road and La Paz Road, authorities said.

Los Alamitos, Joint Forces Base Focus On Water Contamination
A recent report proclaimed 90 army posts have contaminated drinking water, including Joint Forces Training Base.

Police Seeking Hit-and-Run Driver In Fatal Hollywood Incident

Authorities are seeking public help to find the hit-and-run motorist responsible for killing a pedestrian early Friday morning in Hollywood.

Northridge-Chatsworth Car Pursuit Leads To CHP Motorcycle Crash
A CHP officer involved in a chase in Northridge-Chatsworth was struck by another vehicle and hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

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