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

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 Huntington Beach, an elderly man was beaten to death outside of his home. "Responding officers found the victim lying on the ground and bleeding from his face and head," Bennett said.

Around the Southland, a student pilot crashed a helicopter at the Long Beach Airport. The pilot was injured and taken to the hospital, and the crash is currently under investigation.

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.

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:

• Getty Villa Evacuated Due To Telephoned Bomb Threat: The museum will remain closed all day Wednesday.
• 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:

• 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:

• Culver City Sex Offender Sentenced After Assaulting Autistic Minor: The 36-year-old pleaded no contest last month to three counts of forcible oral copulation with a victim over 14 years old.
• 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.

ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE:

• Storybook Perfection In Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch
  • WOW House: This storybook home will leave you wanting one more glance.
• You Won't Believe The Price Of This Tiny Beach House In Laguna
  • WOW House: This tiny beach house in Laguna Beach is the ideal place if you just want to get away.
• Glorious San Marino Estate Near Huntington Library
  • WOW House: This is truly gracious living built in 1936 by the moneyed class. Take a look at the photos!
• Dana Point Harbor Views From This Cape Cod Coastal Home
  • WOW House: Situated between the historic Lantern District and the Harbor this Dana Point home is waiting for you.

» 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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