Suspect Tries To Swim Away | Joe Biden Returns To SoCal: Patch PM

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

Assault Suspect Tries To Swim Away From Police In Santa Monica

Footage from the scene showed officers and lifeguards struggling to subdue him and get him into a patrol cruiser.

Joe Biden Returns To SoCal For Presidential Bid Fundraiser
Biden will be attending a fundraiser at the home of Sony Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman and his wife, Jessica Harper.

$25 Million Anonymously Gifted To Children's Hospital Los Angeles
The donation will support the expansion of the CHLA Neurological Institute and the hospital's capacity in Interventional Radiology.

Homeless People Sue LA Over Alleged Property Confiscation
The group alleges LA's practice of removing the belongings of people living on the streets hampers their ability to improve their lives.

Harmless Dog Stabbed In San Gabriel Valley Front Yard

Pomona police released surveillance images of a man who killed a dog in what looks like an unprovoked attack.

Marine Artist Wyland Paints 100th Whaling Wall Mural In OC

Like his first large as life mural, famed marine artist Robert Wyland recreates his masterpiece at his Pacific coast studio.

Black Family Accuses Nike Manager Of Racial Profiling
Nike is investigating the incident which occurred at the athletic apparel company's Santa Monica store.

New Germ-Fighting Security Bins Roll Out at LAX
The new bins are designed to deter bacteria buildup, while also making it a little easier for security screeners to see what's in them.

South Bay Kids To Compete On BattleBots Show
Tune in this Friday to see students from Rolling Robots, a local non-profit robotics school, compete on BattleBots on the Discovery Channel.

Treating Stroke Patients 15 Minutes Earlier Can Save Lives: Study
The study also found the outcome was better for stroke patients treated at hospitals that handle more than 450 stroke cases annually.

LAPD Officer Charged With Raping Two Women While Off-Duty
Rodriguez was most recently assigned to the LAPD's Valley Traffic Division and has been "relieved of his police powers," according to LAPD.

91 Freeway Crash, Car Fire Stalls Morning Commute

A crash left one vehicle in flames and slowed traffic to a crawl on the busy freeway early Thursday.

Police Search For Missing 48-Year-Old Westlake District Woman
Sheryl Watson was last seen about 6 a.m. on July 8 in the 100 block of South Virgil Avenue and hasn't been heard from since, police said.

Massage Therapist Arrested On Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges: Cops

A Mission Viejo massage therapist was arrested after multiple allegations of sexual abuse, police say.

Man Suspected Of Threatening UCLA Employee Still At-Large
The victim told authorities she was approached by a man who pushed her and made sexually explicit threats.

Malibu To Host Dedication Ceremony For New Sculpture
The sculpture was donated to the City by Malibu resident Dan Sandel in 2017.

Have You Seen Jonas? Missing In San Gabriel Valley
Jonas Nelson went missing in January. Have you seen him?