Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet Craig Corman, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Craig Corman told Patch why he should be elected for the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on March 5.
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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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Meet Sharon Persovski, Candidate For Beverly Hills City Council
Sharon Persovski told Patch why she should be elected for the Beverly Hills City Council. The election is on March 5.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Saw Uptick In Crime In 2023: Crime Stats
The Police Department's annual report showed an uptick in crime last year. View the complete presentation.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
5 Teens' Robbery Attempt Thwarted By Police: SMPD
A group of teens were arrested after attempting to break into a luxury consignment shop near Brentwood Country Mart, police said.
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Culver City, CA|News|
New Beer Celebrates 2024 Launch Of CicLAvia's 'Miles Of Smiles'
A new LA Ale Works beer celebrates CicLAvia's 2024 season — and teaches people how to pronounce the organization's name.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
'Why the Heck Is Everyone Moving to Beverlywood?,' WSJ Asks
Beverly Hills' southerly neighbor has been highlighted recently for being the "most sought after neighborhood" in Los Angeles.
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Malibu, CA|News|
PCH, Partially Collapsed, Will Be Closed Nightly As Crews Repair Road
A six-mile section of Pacific Coast Highway will be closed nightly as crews work to repair a portion of the road that fell into the ocean.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Fiery Rollover Crash Shuts Down PCH In Malibu Tuesday Afternoon
All lanes of PCH in Malibu were shut down following a crash that required a helicopter evacuation, police said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Kim Kardashian's Skims Moves HQ From Culver City To Hollywood: Report
Kim Kardashian's shapewear company needs more space; its new home is seven floors in an eight-story Hollywood building, WWD reported.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Drone Video Shows Bumbling Burglar Fall Off Ladder Into Pool: Police
See video captured by Beverly Hills police of a burglary suspect toppling off a ladder and into a pool.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Deadly Blaze In Del Rey Broke Out In Home Previously Deemed Unsafe
One person was found dead and another injured after firefighters extinguished a blaze near Culver City Tuesday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Cracks Down On Fentanyl Smuggling At Juvenile Halls
County officials are boosting their efforts to keep fentanyl out of youth detention facilities.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Giving Free Organic Waste Bins To Recycling Workshop Attendees
You're now required to separate food waste from garbage – you can learn more and get a free kitchen bin at a workshop Wednesday.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel Lights Up For Valentine's Day
Starting Monday, Pacific Park's Ferris wheel will be lit up with hearts and shades of pink and red to help celebrate Valentine's Day.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Available
Want to get hands-on experience with police work?
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Shooting At Hollywood Hills Super Bowl Party Leaves 2 Wounded
A party at a rented home in the Hollywood Hills turned violent early Tuesday morning after the Super Bowl.
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Across California, CA|News|
New CA Traffic Law Means Less Parking, More Tickets And Safer Streets
Thousands of previously legal on-street parking spots in California became off limits this year — and many don't have red-painted curbs.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Street Vendors To Return To Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood Bowl Area
Previously banned in LA's biggest tourist areas, street vending will soon be permitted in spots including the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Los Angeles|News|
4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits SoCal, Several Smaller Quakes Follow
A series of earthquakes rattled Southern California Friday afternoon and there's a chance more could be on the way.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood Hills Power Outage Affecting Hundreds Of Customers
The outage was first report at around 9 a.m.
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