Los Angeles|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned Across Los Angeles This Weekend
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
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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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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Remains Of Missing Lake Elsinore Girl Found In Trunk Of Singerโs Tesla: Report
Authorities have identified the body found inside a Tesla owned by the singer D4vd, according to multiple reports and authorities.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Body In Singer's Impounded Car Identified As Missing Girl, 15
Authorities have identified the body found inside a Tesla owned by the singer D4vd, according to authorities.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Vons Sets Opening Date For New Santa Monica Supermarket
The supermarket will open in a new development that includes a Starbucks and Equinox gym.
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Los Angeles|News|
UC Employees Fight $1.2B Fine, Say Trump Seeks โIdeological Dominanceโ
A coalition of groups sued Trump, claiming the administration is using financial threats to strip UC of academic freedom.
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Los Angeles|News|
1 Found Dead In Downtown LA Apartment Fire
One person was found dead after firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out at an apartment building early Tuesday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Sheer Stupidity': Drone Pilot Who Crashed Into Firefighting Plane Gets Prison Time
A prominent video game developer who damaged a plane fighting the Palisades Fire with his drone has been sentenced to prison.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
TJ Maxx Temporarily Closes Santa Monica Location
TJ Maxx has temporarily closed its Santa Monica location.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Equinox Set To Open 2nd Santa Monica Gym
Equinox plans to open a second high-end fitness club in Santa Monica.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Major Heat Wave | Film Crew Swarms The Bay | Rat-Trap Ban Floated | 100-Mile Walk: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Oscar-Winner Busted | ICE Fears Cancel Parade | Chance Of Rain | Donkeys Attacked: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Oscar Winner Busted For Speeding On PCH Amid Crackdown On Fast Driving: Report
Authorities in Malibu have doubled down on traffic enforcement on PCH in recent years following a 2023 crash that killed four students.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Oscar Winner's Car Stolen From Driveway: Report
The key was inside the car at the time it was stolen, according to NBC Los Angeles.
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Across California, CA|News|
Drone DoorDash Delivery | Taco Bell's Drink-Centric Cafe | New Girl Scout Cookie: 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
Across California, CA|News|
National Cheeseburger Day 2025: Where To Score Steals & Deals In CA
Mark your calendars to celebrate a day dedicated to the ultimate comfort food.
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Los Angeles|News|
1 Killed In Sepulveda Boulevard Crash, Traffic Impacted In The Pass
One person was killed in a crash on Sepulveda Boulevard Friday afternoon.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
SWAT Operation May Have Connection To Valley Hot Prowl Burglary: Reports
Multiple people were taken into custody early Friday morning after police served a series of search warrants at a Valley home.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near San Fernando Valley: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Culver City: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Santa Monica: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff