Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Canyon Road Will Be Closed Before This Weekend's Storm Hits
After a mudslide recently shut down Malibu Canyon Road for days, officials are getting ahead of the storm this time around.
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.
Reach out with news tips, food recommendations and dog pics: chris.lindahl@patch.com.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica School Named 2024 CA Distinguished School
"Excellent middle schools and high schools play a critical role in the life outcomes of our young people."
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Left-Turn Signals Added To Los Feliz Boulevard
Collisions stemming from heavy traffic during Greek Theatre events led the city to install new left-turn signals on Los Feliz Boulevard.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood Boulevard Shut Down As Oscars Prep Begins
Here's a complete rundown of street closures leading up to the Academy Awards on March 10.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Security Guards Hired By Big Blue Bus In Santa Monica
"Transit safety officers" will soon be stationed at bus stops and on buses across Santa Monica.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Winning SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In East Hollywood
A SuperLotto Plus ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in East Hollywood, according to lottery officials.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned In Santa Monica This Week
The Santa Monica Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint to crack down on impaired driving this week.
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Los Angeles|News|
Comedian Richard Lewis Dies At 76
Known for his roles in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," Richard Lewis' career spanned five decades.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
East Hollywood Restaurant Ransacked, Vandalized And Burglarized
The owner of a Mexican restaurant says he's facing $80,000 in costs to reopen his business.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Rockslide Shuts Down PCH Lanes Wednesday Morning In Malibu
Northbound Pacific Coast Highway lanes were shut down in Malibu Wednesday morning after a rockslide.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Sets Final 'Office Hours With Dr. Gold'
Residents can call in to air their thoughts about Beverly Hills.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Now Open In Hollywood: Mediterranean Chain Cava's Newest Location
The rapidly expanding Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava just opened its newest location in Hollywood.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Trailblazing Black LA Architect Gets Recognition In Hollywood
A new square in Hollywood is named after Paul Revere Williams, the architect behind the Beverly Hills Hotel's iconic look.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
338 Pistachios In 8 Minutes: New Eating Record Set In Santa Monica
Australian James Webb bested the LA Chargers' Joey Bosa and other competitive eaters in the Get Crackin' Eating Championship.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
7 Businesses Hit In Early-Morning Westside Burglary Spree: LAPD
Three people are in custody after a burglary spree on the Westside early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Road Closures Begin For Vanity Fair Oscars Party In Beverly Hills
Road closures are beginning in Beverly Hills as prep starts for the annual Vanity Fair Oscars party.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Nighttime PCH Closures End After Collapsed Road Is Repaired
Storm-related erosion, now repaired, led officials to close a six-mile stretch of PCH each night for much of February.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
AI-Generated Nude Photos Of Middle Schoolers Found In Beverly Hills
Middle schoolers found creating and sharing AI-generated nude photos of their classmates in Beverly Hills risk expulsion, officials say.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Canyon Road Reopens Five Days After Mudslide
Crews worked for several days to clear 500 cubic yards of mud, rock and debris that blocked Malibu Canyon Road.
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Across California, CA|News|
How CA’s Service Fee Ban Will Affect Your Wallet
The price you see will be the price you pay for concert tickets, hotel rooms and dinners under a new state law.
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