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Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight:

The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades was evacuated today after the museum received a telephoned threat. The museum remained closed for the remainder of the day, although an LAPD investigation was conducted and nothing dangerous was found.

After walking into BluFig Hookah Lounge in Lake Forest and acting aggressively towards patrons primarily of Persian decent, a Lake Forest man was charged with felony criminal threats, resisting and obstructing an officer and violation of civil rights with a hate crime enhancement. The Hookah Hater must be a real charmer – he was caught wearing a shirt adorned with a huge f-bomb in his mug shot.

In other news, Taylor Swift has been sued over her lyrics in the popular song 'Shake it Off.' Now up for debate: is "playas" the same as "players" and "hatas" the same as "haters?" Two songwriters want to cash in on the Swift song.

A Culver City sex offender has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison, after pleading no contest last month to three counts of forcible oral copulation with a victim over 14 years old. The newly registered sex offender assaulted an autistic teen over the course of three weeks. The girl’s mother told reporters that the break in the case came when her daughter was able to call her.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:

• Kevin Hart Alleged Blackmail Attempt: Other Woman Speaks: Hart posted a video online saying he'd rather admit to the truth that give in to blackmailers.

• Placido Domingo To Receive Honor: He will be recognized for his contributions to music and nurturing of young talent.
• Zoic Studios Hosts Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive: The 'Road to Relief' will be accepting donations until September 22.

COMMUNITY:

• Hurricane Telethon Donation Total Tallied: The one hour telethon aired on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox and the CMT raising funds for victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

• 405 & 105 Freeway Connector Closures Begin Next Week: Here's what you need to know, and how to (try to) avoid getting stuck in traffic.

• DUI/License Checkpoint In Santa Monica This Friday: Officers will be looking for objective signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.

BUSINESS:

• Steven Spielberg Takes Over As CEO Of Amblin Partners: The company makes films under the Amblin Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media banners, and includes Amblin Television.

• Best Place To Buy A Car Is In Orange County: Buying a car can be as fun as a trip to the dentist, but in Orange County, you can find the best deals on cars in the whole state

SCHOOL:

• Will Ferrell, Viveca Paulin Endow USC Scholarship: The Viveca Paulin and Will Ferrell Scholarship Fund is a first for USC.

• LAUSD Focus On Latin American, Latino Art: LAUSD officials said it's a chance for students to connect with their heritage.

• UCLA Receives Federal Grant To Study Lyme Disease: The grant covers three years.

• Beverly Hills Student Finalist In STEM Competition: The Beverly Vista Middle School student's project focuses on making an all-purpose tooth, hair and body cleansing powder for the homeless.

• Rancho Santa Margarita Interfaith Council Sponsors Youth Forum: St. John Chrysostom Church was the center of the Interfaith Council's youth forum against bigotry, bullying in Rancho Santa Margarita

POLICE & FIRE LOS ANGELES:

• Student Pilot Crashes Helicopter At Long Beach Airport: The pilot was injured and taken to the hospital.
• Collision Near Malibu Pier Caused Traffic Delays: An accident has occurred approximately half of a mile east of the Malibu Pier, according to the City of Malibu.

POLICE & FIRE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY:

• Automatic Handguns Seized At Claremont Motel: Fully automatic handguns with high-capacity magazines were seized during a raid at a Claremont Motel Tuesday.

POLICE & FIRE ORANGE COUNTY:

• Elderly Man Beaten To Death In Huntington Beach Homicide: An elderly man was beaten to death outside of his Huntington Beach home. #breaking
• Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Katella Ave.: Police and firefighters responded to a collision Tuesday night, involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Katella Ave. #Breaking

• Armed Robbers Terrorize Man In Yorba Linda: A run-in with robbers in Yorba Linda Tuesday left a victim terrorized but unhurt after returning to find robbers outside his home

• Pedestrian Struck By Truck In San Juan Capistrano: A pedestrian was struck by a truck on Wednesday morning in a San Juan Capistrano neighborhood.

SPORTS:

• Spieker Field at the Rose Bowl. Catchy?: $10 Million Donation By Former UCLA Player Prompts Change.

COURTS:

• Conviction Upheld For Man That Murdered Long Beach Teacher: The woman was stabbed at Orizaba Park, where her students were playing at the time of her death.
• Convicted San Gabriel Valley Shooter Sentenced Wednesday: A Glendora man will be sentenced for shooting at another man and breaking into his home.

LOS ANGELES REAL ESTATE:

• Does It Get More Hollywood Than This?
  • WOW House: Modern home under the iconic Hollywood sign holds luxury touches and great views.
• Live The Ultimate Malibu Lifestyle In This $5.3M Modern Home
  • WOW House: Want the perfect West Coast views from anywhere in your home? This Malibu four bedroom, four bathroom may be the perfect fit.
• Century Old South Pasadena Bungalow: $1,480,000
  • WOW House: The huge backyard can be turned into an oasis, or build in-law units for extra income.
• Modern Museum Mansion In Beverly Hills For $14.89M
  • WOW House: So well designed, it's like living amongst artwork.

» Also Worth A Look Today

• 'Stormtrooper' Robs Calif. Donut Shop: Have You Seen Him?: Police are looking for the Star Wars fiend behind a recent holdup in Belmont. (breaking)
• Colo. Springs 'Mad Pooper' has multiple locations: Wrong defecation location – A female jogger in Colo. Springs has been dropping her pants and squatting in yards and a Walgreens parking lot.
• Brazen Calif. Thief Nab's Teachers Credit Cards From Her Purse, At School!: Police are asking for help identifying the woman pictured here.

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