Hollywood, CA|News|
Debris Flow Enters Construction Site Above Sunset Strip: LAFD
Firefighters responded to a debris flow in a construction area in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday night.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
Chris is a Patch editor covering Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Hollywood and Pacific Palisades.
After starting his journalism career in his home state of Massachusetts, he went west and fell in love with the sunshine, mountains and amazing people of the Golden State. He’s covered city government in San Diego and Pasadena and more recently reported on Hollywood and independent film.
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Malibu, CA|News|
1 Dead After Car Plunges Into Malibu Canyon: Reports
The driver of a vehicle that veered off the road and fell 100 feet into the canyon died in the crash, according to reports.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Restaurant Is No. 1 In The Country, Food & Wine Says
In addition to topping the nationwide list, California is home to three other top-20 restaurants in the country.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Topanga Canyon Boulevard Lane Closures Rescheduled
Crews are working on a major project to improve the San Fernando Valley thoroughfare.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Culver City Launches Fraud, Waste And Abuse Hotline
Officials want to make it easier for tipsters to anonymous report anything from bribery to theft of city resources.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Meghan Markle Reads To Children's Hospital Los Angeles Patients
See photos of the Duchess of Sussex's recent visit to pediatric patients at CHLA.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Trash House' In Pricy LA Neighborhood Prompts City Response: Reports
Bags and bags of garbage piled high outside a home in an LA neighborhood have been a problem for neighbors for a decade.
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Los Angeles|News|
Avelo To Add Burbank To Las Vegas Flights Beginning In May
Travelers between the Southland and Las Vegas will soon have more cheap options for flights.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Thief Pleads Guilty In Designer Hotel Heist Case: DOJ
Accused of stealing $1.8 million in designer goods from luxury hotel guests, a Beverly Hills man is facing up to 10 years in prison.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Fox Hills Plaza Redevelopment Planned After $49M Sale: Report
Hundreds of residential units could be built on the site, located near Westfield Culver City, according to a report.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Homeless Encampment In Hollywood Cleared In Inside Safe Operation
The encampment, located near a daycare center, was cleared as part of the mayor's Inside Safe program.
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Malibu, CA|News|
April 8 Malibu City Council Agenda Includes Topanga Lagoon Project
Here's what's on the Malibu City Council agenda for its April 8 meeting.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Status Report Sought On Marvin Braude Bike Trail Repairs
Councilwoman Traci Park is prodding public officials for an update on the status of repairs to the trail two months after it collapsed.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Utility Rebates Headed To Southern Californians
Gas and electric bills are set to drop — in some cases, dramatically — thanks to a state program.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Corman, Wells Elected To Beverly Hills Council: Official Results
Beverly Hills is getting two new City Council members: Here are the final election results.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Serial Sex Assault Suspect Who Targeted Homeless Women Sentenced
A man who sexually assaulted homeless women in LA and Santa Monica was sentenced to eight years in prison, police said.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Rain-Soaked Hiker Rescued From Remote Trail After Nightfall: LAFD
A man was rescued by helicopter after he became stranded on a cold, wet trail in Topanga State Park Sunday, the LAFD said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Tanker On PCH Identified By Authorities
The pedestrian who was fatally struck by a tanker truck on Pacific Coast Highway Friday was publicly identified by authorities on Monday.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Canyon Road Reopens After Weekend Closure
The road was shut down ahead of the weekend storm as a landslide-preventive measure.
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Los Angeles|News|
Record-Breaking Rain And Cold Hit SoCal — With More On The Way
Rain and low temperature records were broken across SoCal during the Easter storm — and another storm is on the way.
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