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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Workers at one Subway say the sandwich shop has had an out-of-control problem with rats for months.
Burglars hit three businesses at a Glendale strip mall early Friday morning.
A brush fire broke out in the Simi Valley area Friday afternoon.
The man is accused of shooting at two teens riding in a driverless taxi and a police officer within a few days.
The home furnishings store has deeply discounted its remaining inventory at stores across California.
The iconic 'LAX' sign outside the airport is getting removed as part of a major upgrade at the airport.
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
Here's everything you need to know about avoiding some major traffic headaches this weekend.
A man was found dead in a Chatsworth driveway early Wednesday morning.
"Hardworking Californians should not pick up the tab for Edison's negligence," the acting U.S. attorney said.
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
Several Valley businesses reported being tagged with anti-Semitic graffiti this week.
Brazen attacks in residential driveways have left affluent Los Angeles communities on edge.
Seven people were injured in a five-vehicle crash in North Hollywood Wednesday.
Traffic was backed up on the 210 Freeway Wednesday morning following a crash involving a jack-knifed big rig.
Video: An LA tow truck driver is facing a federal charge accusing him of interfering with the arrest of an undocumented immigrant.
