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Here are some share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight.
Here are some share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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

Newport Teen Admits To Looting Lemur: Courts

A Newport Beach teen admits to lifting the endangered critter 1 year ago, leaving it at an area hotel with a "Return to Santa Ana Zoo" note.

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LA MOCA Admission To Be Free, Thanks To Gift From Board President
General admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles will soon change from $15 to free, thanks to a $10 million gift.

Transient Preyed On Pregnant Woman, Gets 5 Years For Hate Crime

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She ran for her life while 8 months pregnant, protecting herself and her unborn child. "Five years is not enough," the victim said.

Ex-CBS Credit Union Manager Pleads Guilty to $40M Embezzlement

The former manager of the CBS Employees Federal Credit Union pled guilty Monday to embezzling $40 million from the financial institution.

Death Toll At Santa Anita Rises To 25 After Two Equine Deaths

Two more racehorses were euthanized after injuries at Santa Anita Race Track over the past 4 days on yet another rainy race weekend.

LA County Juvenile Halls Overwhelmed By Chaos, Violence: Report

LA County juvenile halls are overwhelmed by violence and staff members are afraid to come to work, a new LA Times article states.

Family Of Teen Killed In Plane Crash Suing Pilot's Estate
A 15-year-old Calabasas High School student was killed in the crash of a small plane.

Plastic Surgeon Seek Millions Against Laser Machine Maker
A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and his office manager, who suffered thermal burns, allege a laser machine maker is at fault for the burns.

Have You Seen Him? Diabetic Teen Missing From Altadena Group Home
Daniel DeHughes, a 16-year-old black male is missing from an Altadena group home. He's described as 6 feet tall and 160 lbs.

Firefighters Rescue Man From Flood Channel

Early Monday, Fullerton firefighters assisted an injured man who was clinging to a rope in swift water.

Man Found Dead In Car Parked In West Hollywood
Authorities say there's no evidence of foul play at this time.

Nate'n Al Deli Sells To Long-Time Customers In Beverly Hills
Nate'n Al delicatessen has been a Beverly Hills fixture for nearly 75 years.

SMPD Seeks Victims Of Elder Robbery Scheme
Santa Monica police say the suspects entered the victim's home by posing as gardeners or by pretending to be new neighbors.

2 Critically Injured In Woodland Hills Two-Vehicle Crash
Two people were critically injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Woodland Hills, according to the LA Fire Dept.

Laguna Beach Soccer Beauties are Beasts On The Field

This group of AYSO Girls Soccer Team Fundraising For Nationals; here is how to support their journey to nationals summer, 2019.

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