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

Cancer Survivor Donates $8M For Research At John Wayne Institute

A cancer survivor has donated $8M for cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica.

Orange County At Purple Tier, County CEO Positive For Coronavirus

Orange County Supervisors say "at home" kits can help to stem the tide of COVID-19, as CEO Frank Kim tests positive for coronavirus.

LA County To Consider Curfews As Outbreak Takes Alarming Turn

Though Los Angeles County has remained in the state's most restrictive tier for reopenings, the outbreak is spreading dramatically.

Mountain High, Snow Valley Open To Kick Off SoCal's Ski Season

Mountain High in Wrightwood and Snow Valley in Running Springs are officially open with limited capacity as a coronavirus precaution.

CA Student Athletes Benched Amid Coronavirus Surge

Though professional athletes took to the turf, California's student-athletes were barred from competitive play as COVID-19 numbers spiked.

The Battle Over Protecting Ballona Wetlands — And If They Need It

There's a battle to protect the Ballona Wetlands—but what will happen to the last remaining wetlands in Los Angeles?

White Former Hotel Worker Alleges Resort Tolerated Discrimination

A white security guard is suing an upscale hotel in Rancho Palos Verdes, alleging he was fired in July for complaining about discrimination.

Cypress Bicyclist Identified In Fatal Truck Crash

A 24-year-old man riding his bicycle in La Palma was struck and killed by a truck Sunday afternoon, police say.

Venice Coastal Zone: Share Your Thoughts On Saving Historic Sites

The fight to save a historic Black church in Venice and other historic coastal sites is not over.

Where To Donate Thanksgiving Meals: Orange County Rescue Mission

Orange County Rescue Mission is in dire need of donations, Thanksgiving 2020. Here is how you can help.

Injured Orange County Firefighters To Benefit From Blood Drive

A blood drive is being held to benefit the 2 firefighters critically injured in the Silverado Fire, & others, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Agoura Hills Mayor Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips

In a monthly address, Mayor Illece Buckley Weber offered tips for how Agourans can avoid super-spreader holiday events.

Beach Hazards Along Orange County Coast Through Tuesday

Minor coastal flooding remains possible in low lying beach parking areas. High tides and big surf remains through Tuesday.

Santa Monica Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near 10 Freeway

Santa Monica firefighters are responding to a brush fire near the Santa Monica (10) Freeway Monday morning.

UCLA To Pay $73M To Victims Of Gynecologist Accused Of Abuse

The settlement ends a class-action case brought by women who contend they were assaulted by Dr. James Heaps at UCLA medical facilities.

BTS Wins 4 People's Choice Awards At Santa Monica's Barker Hangar

The People's Choice Awards was held Sunday night at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

LAUSD Inches Closer To Plan For Reopening Schools

Without setting a date for the reopening of schools, Superintendent Beutner said the district will release detailed reopening plans

SWAT Team Raids Van Nuys Office Suspected Of Illegal Gambling

At least 18 people were detained while a search warrant was delivered.

UPDATE: Missing 82-Year-Old Rolling Hills Estates Man Found

Sheriff's detectives were asking the public's help last week to find an 82-year-old man who went missing from Rolling Hills Estates.

101 Freeway ReopensFollowing Police Chase Shooting

All lanes of the eastbound side of the Ventura (101) Freeway were shut down in the Encino area, and a suspect was barricaded in Sherman Oaks

Spectacular Rainbow Over Torrance: Photo Of The Day

This image from a Patch reader captures an incredible rainbow over Torrance and the South Bay.

Culver City Parking Enforcement Relaxed Through January

Culver City officials announced that parking enforcement is relaxed through January to encourage people to stay home during the pandemic.

Broken Gas Main Near Palisades Park

Residents are asked to avoid the area and brace for potential hazards and delays.