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

Mayor Asks Hoarders For Grace In Time Of Crisis

With supply lines intact, the household staples shortage is a result of people buying more than they need, forcing crowds to line up to shop.

Seal Beach St. Patrick's Day Shut Down, Bars Closed This Week

The popular Seal Beach St. Patrick's Day event was shut down, Seal Beach Police Department says. UPDATE.

Palos Verdes High School Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District notified the LA County Department of Public Health, Superintendent Alex Cherniss said.

Actor Idris Elba Confirms Coronavirus Diagnosis

British actor Idris Elba confirmed he's the latest celebrity to contract the coronavirus.

Coronavirus May Plunge Economy Into Recession: UCLA Forecast

The experts don't think the recession will be prolonged at this point, but California may be hit harder than the rest of the country.

Volunteer Shortage Amid Huge Need At Family Assistance Ministries

FAM adapts its daily food, shelter & personal support services to south OC families & individuals in need during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Widespread Closures Enacted In LA County As Coronavirus Spreads

All county buildings are shuttered now along with dining rooms and entertainment venues as non-essential businesses increasingly close.

22 Cases Of Coronavirus In Orange County, Week 1 Of Shutdown

Gas prices are down, stores change hours, schools are empty & gyms remain open as Orange County begins week one of the Coronavirus Shutdown.

Mistrial Declared In Injury Suit Against City Of Malibu, Driver

A lawsuit was filed by a woman who was hurt in 2015 when the motorcycle she was a passenger on collided with a car in Malibu.

91 Freeway Crash Injures One Monday Morning

A person, seen fleeing the scene of a two-car collision, was struck by another vehicle, CHP said.

Coronavirus Closures: LA Restaurants Limited To Take-Out/Delivery

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti also announced action to close movie theaters, arcades and entertainment venues, gyms and more.

What Is Open And Closed In Lake Forest: Coronavirus Shutdown

As schools have closed, the city of Lake Forest worked to keep the community safe and slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing.

Laguna Beach Restaurants Remain Open For Business, Even To-Go

Laguna Beach restaurants are staying open and offering deals and discounts for "to-go" orders.

Malibu Declares Local Emergency Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The Malibu City Council is holding a special meeting Monday to ratify the Declaration of Local Emergency issued Sunday.

Coronavirus: Santa Monica Temporarily Closes Businesses To Public

Effective noon Monday, certain businesses will be forced to close for two weeks under a new supplement to the local emergency proclamation.

Manhattan Beach Declares Local Emergency Over Coronavirus

The Joslyn Community Center and library are among the closures and cancelations in response to the new coronavirus in Manhattan Beach.

Redondo Beach Declares Local Emergency Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Farmers markets, libraries, senior centers and teen centers are temporarily closed in Redondo Beach.

Beverly Hills Declares Local Emergency Amid Coronavirus Concerns

A majority of the City Council is scheduled to meet through teleconference Tuesday night to consider the emergency declaration.

Coronavirus: Hermosa Beach Considers Declaring Local Emergency

"We appreciate your patience as we work through these changes," Hermosa Beach City Manager Suja Lowenthal said.

Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Cool Temps To LA

A cool storm is expected to linger through the beginning part of the week bring heavy rain and snow to the local mountains.