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

With Justify, SoCal Trainer Has Shot At Another Triple Crown

American Pharoah trainer Bob Baffert is poised to make history with Justify one win away from a Triple Crown.

Cheeto-Chomping Robber Sucker Punches Victim In West Hollywood

Recognize this man who sucker punched another man at West Hollywood Best Buy before running off with his cellphone?

Burbank Brush Fire Shuts Down Sunset Canyon Drive

Firefighters battled a hillside blaze in Burbank near Sunset Canyon Drive Friday Afternoon.

Bomb Threats Close La Brea Tar Pits, LACMA

The Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad is investigating a threat to the La Brea Tar Pits and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Student Didn't Throw Away Her Shot, Wins Pair Of Hamilton Tickets

Orange County sophomore Iris Pena won 2 show tickets, after writing a "Hamilton" themed essay on overcoming cerebral palsy challenges.

Illicit Snapchat Photos Sent To 7 Year Old Girl: Cops

A man, out on bail for indecent exposure charges, sent a 7-year-old relative a picture of him engaged in a sex act over Snapchat, SAPD said.

Threat Prompts Manhattan Beach Middle School Lockdown

Students and teachers at Manhattan Beach Middle School sheltered in place as police investigated a threat.

Historic 'Rebel Without A Cause' Home Could Be Yours

WOW HOUSE: The historic home once owned by "Fatty" Arbuckle and featured in the opening scene of "Rebel Without A Cause" could be yours.

Flasher Targets Women And Girls Near Long Beach School

Police are warning residents about a man who has been exposing himself to women and girls near Wilson High School.

Pedestrian Killed On PCH In Malibu

A pedestrian was struck and killed on PCH, forcing traffic delays during the investigation.

New Lawsuits Allege USC Coverup In Sex Abuse Scandal

In the latest round of lawsuits against USC, patients of the disgraced student health gynecologist accuse the school of enabling abuse.

Woman Charged With Bludgeoning Triple Murder

Investigators say a the houseguest of a disabled Leimert Park man bludgeoned him and his parents to death. She could face the death penalty.

Roadblock Crasher Charged With DUI, Assaulting Cops: OCDA

It's been seven months since this man raced through a roadblock at a fatal collision on Magnolia and Mint. Charges were filed this week.

Ride The San Clemente Trolley Memorial Day Weekend 2018

Your San Clemente Trolley Guide, listing all stops and schedule for Memorial Day Weekend, 2018.

West Hollywood Power Outage: Tangled Balloons Blow Up Transformer

Tangled balloons got tied up in some power lines causing a transformer to explode and knocking out power to 150 customers in West Hollywood.

Photos: Courtesy of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department; BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 19: Trainer of Justify #7 Bob Baffert celebrates after jockey Mike Smith (L) won the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images); Youtube Screengrab