Los Angeles|News|
Fatal Crash Sparks 2 Brush Fires Along 5 Freeway
A fatal crash sparked two separate brush fires along the 5 Freeway Tuesday afternoon.
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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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Woman, 80, Pinned Beneath Vehicle In Brentwood Crash
An 80-year-old woman was pinned beneath a vehicle during a collision Tuesday afternoon.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Firefighter Injured Battling Chatsworth House Fire
One firefighter was injured battling a fire that broke out at a Chatsworth home Tuesday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
Naked Woman's Standoff With Police Shuts Down Major LA Boulevard
Officers driving in military-style armored vehicles were engaged in a standoff with a woman Tuesday morning.
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Across California, CA|News|
Major Chain Snubs CA | CA's Best Gas Station Food | Home Depot ICE Backlash: 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.
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Los Angeles|News|
10 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Over Labor Day Weekend
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Los Angeles|News|
405 Freeway Closures To Snarl Traffic Into 2026: How To Avoid The Worst Of It
Lane reductions and ramp closures will plague the 405 for the foreseeable future. Here's how to avoid the worst of the traffic.
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Los Angeles|News|
Angeles Crest Highway Fully Reopens 2 Years After Storm Damage
Motorists can now travel through the San Gabriel Mountains between Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Afterschool Program Leader Denies Forcing Girl, 7, To Take Sexually Explicit Photos
A former Culver City youth program leader is facing federal child pornography charges.
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Los Angeles|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Work Vehicle In LA Residential Neighborhood
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a work vehicle in a hillside neighborhood Friday morning.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Pier's Ferris Wheel Celebrates Workers For Labor Day Weekend
The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will light up especially for Labor Day weekend.
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Los Angeles|News|
Newsom Expands CHP Crime Teams To LA As Trump Threatens To ‘Clean Up’ Democrat-Led Cities
"Crime suppression teams" will be deployed to LA and elsewhere — in contrast to what Newsom calls Trump's undermining of cities.
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Los Angeles|News|
Chemical Leak Prompts Hazmat Response At USC
A chemical leak at USC prompted a hazmat response Thursday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
Girl Found Wandering Street In Diaper Reunited With Father After Mother's Arrest: LASD
The girl was spotted walking down a busy street wearing only a diaper and shirt.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Man Gets Stuck In Tree While Trying To Rescue His Cat: Report
Firefighters in the San Fernando Valley had to help a man down from a 60-foot pine tree Thursday night.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike In Valley Hit-And-Run Crash, Driver At Large: LAPD
Police are seeking a driver who left a motorcyclist critically injured in a hit-and-run crash.
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Los Angeles|News|
City Workers Would Be Banned From Moonlighting For ICE Under Proposed LA Law
"Ensuring that city employees do not participate in immigration enforcement agency actions is critical to maintaining community trust."
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Los Angeles|News|
Discover LA County's Urban Lakes On Free Fishing Day This Weekend
Californians without a fishing license will be able to explore a new hobby on Free Fishing Day.
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Los Angeles|News|
Overturned Big Rig Blocks Traffic On 71 Freeway
An overturned big rig blocked all traffic on the 71 Freeway Wednesday morning.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
4 Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Chatsworth
Four people were injured Wednesday morning in a crash in Chatsworth.
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