Los Angeles|News|
2 Charged With Antisemitic Hate Crimes In 3 LA County Cities: DA
One man is accused of painting Nazi graffiti on a synagogue, the other of attacking an elderly Jewish man and attempting to rob his wife.
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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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood Man Accused Of Running $25M Crypto Ponzi Scheme: DOJ
A Hollywood man and his Australian partner are accused of using victims' money for private jet flights and mansion rentals, the DOJ says.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Beach Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels: County
The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Romanian Theft Group Suspected Of Shoplifting From Malibu Sephora
Members of a Romanian theft group are wanted in the theft of over $3,500 in makeup from a Malibu store, deputies said.
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Los Angeles|News|
210 Freeway Traffic Stalled After Crash In Irwindale
Traffic is at a near-standstill on the 210 Freeway after a crash that shut down nearly all lanes Monday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
LAPD Helicopters Offer Unclear Benefit To Crime, Audit Finds
"Neither our office nor the LAPD can demonstrate that police helicopters actually deter crime in the city," the LA city controller said.
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Calabasas, CA|News|
3 Suspected Of Stealing $15K In Clothes From Calabasas Store: Deputies
The three suspected Calabasas thieves made off with a huge haul of clothing in an Audi without licenses plates, deputies said.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Injured Hiker Airlifted From Pacific Palisades Trail Sunday
An injured hiker was airlifted from a Pacific Palisades trail Sunday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Keanu Reeves' Home Burglarized, Thieves Took Gun: Report
The "Matrix" actor's home was burglarized by a group of men in ski masks early Thursday morning, TMZ reported.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Actor Alan Ruck Sued By Man Injured In Pizza-Shop Crash
A man is suing Alan Ruck after the actor crashed his truck into a Hollywood pizza shop in October.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Rat Infestation Complaint Filed Against Hollywood Restaurant: Report
Workers shared photos of rats — both dead and alive — in a basement storage room of the rooftop restaurant, according to a report.
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Los Angeles|News|
Santa Ana Winds To Bring 65 MPH Gusts, 'Critical' Fire Risk To SoCal
Windy and dry conditions are expected in Southern California this week, bringing "critical" fire risk across much of the region.
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Agoura Hills, CA|News|
60 MPH Wind Gusts, High Fire Risk Forecast For Agoura Hills This Week
High winds are expected to hit Agoura this week and SoCal Edison says it may shut off power in the Santa Monica Mountains to curb fire risk.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
60 MPH Wind Gusts, Higher Fire Risk Forecast For West Valley This Week
High winds and increased wildfire risk are expected to hit the west San Fernando Valley this week.
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Calabasas, CA|News|
Power Shutoff In Calabasas Possible Due To High Winds
High winds are expected to hit Calabasas this week and SoCal Edison says it may shut off power to curb fire danger.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
High Winds, Increased Fire Risk Forecasted For Pacific Palisades
High winds are expected to hit Pacific Palisades this week as forecasters warn of increased fire risk.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Power Shutoff In Malibu Possible Due To High Winds
High winds are expected to hit Malibu this week and SoCal Edison says it may shut off power to curb fire danger.
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Pasadena, CA|News|
Unsolved Pasadena Killing Prompts $25K Reward
Police are still searching for the person or people responsible for the shooting death of a 27-year-old Pasadena man in 2020.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2023 In Hollywood
Restaurants offering a range of cuisines in Hollywood will be open for Christmas.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2023 In Beverly Hills
Restaurants offering a range of cuisines in Beverly Hills will be open for Christmas.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff