Los Angeles|News|
Serial Rapist Drugged Victims Over Several Years While Enrolled At USC: DA
Authorities say the doctoral graduate may have victimized others who have yet to come forward.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Chris Lindahl,ย 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. Heโs covered city government in San Diego and Pasadena and more recently reported on Hollywood and independent film.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Mudslide Shuts Down Topanga Canyon Boulevard
A mudslide shut down Topanga Canyon Boulevard Tuesday morning.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned In Beverly Hills Oct. 24
The BHPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement in the city on Oct. 24.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Roundabouts Planned For PCH In Malibu
Officials say single-lane roundabouts will help improve safety on Pacific Coast Highway.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Man Denies Doxxing ICE Lawyer He Dubbed โWicked Ice Queen': DOJ
The man is accused of running a years-long campaign of harassment against the woman and her family, prosecutors say.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Man Who Branded ICE Lawyer โWicked Ice Queenโ Denies Harassment Charges: DOJ
The man is accused of running a years-long campaign of harassment against the woman and her family, prosecutors say.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
2 People, 2 Dogs Rescued From Storm-Swollen LA River
Two people and two dogs were rescued from the Los Angeles River Tuesday morning.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Flash Flooding Expected In Malibu, Evacuations Ordered In Burn Scar Areas
Tuesday's storm brought evacuation orders and warnings, along with a road closure.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Once-Great Mall Falters | Patron Placed In Chokehold | Bare-Bone Teslas | Disneyland Prices: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
5 Things To Know About The Uber Driver Accused Of Setting The Palisades Fire And The Case Against Him
The man accused of starting the fire has European roots, lived in one of the priciest neighborhoods in the U.S. and drove for Uber.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
FL Uber Driver Started CA Wildfire That Killed 12, Destroyed Thousands Of Homes: DOJ
A Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in LA.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Uber Driver Purposely Started Fire That Destroyed Thousands Of Palisades And Malibu Homes: DOJ
Authorities have made an arrest in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Large Sinkhole Shuts Down Venice Boulevard
Crews were working to repair the sinkhole Tuesday.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Extremely Violent' LA Gang Suffers Blow From Massive Takedown Operation: FBI
The gang, which counts some 500 members, deals in drugs and firearms, according to the FBI.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Airtel Plaza Hotel In Van Nuys To Close After 40 Years
The hotel has been in operation for four decades.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Lane Closures Planned On Topanga Canyon Boulevard For Emergency Repairs
Several weeks of lane closures are planned for Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
'Zero' Air Traffic Controllers Working At Burbank Airport Monday Night: Newsom
One of the Southland's busiest airports is without any air traffic controllers Monday evening, according to authorities.
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Los Angeles|News|
Einstein Bros. Bagels Opens In Monterey Park
Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new location in Monterey Park.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Liquor Store Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors
A Long Beach liquor store was recently caught selling alcohol to minors, police said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hazmat Shelter In Place Order: Bottles Taped To Bank Doors Shutdown Major Road
The investigation centers around items found taped to the door of a bank.
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