Los Angeles|News|
Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Children At Busy LA County Mall: Police
Police say there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.
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.
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Los Angeles|News|
5 Wounded In Mass Shooting Outside LA Supermarket
At least five people were hurt in a shooting outside a supermarket Tuesday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
Woman Dangles From Overpass And Falls Onto Passing Car, LA Freeway Shut Down
The woman was seen dangling from an overpass Tuesday before falling onto a passing car, according to authorities.
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Los Angeles|News|
Leaking Big Rig Stalls On 10 Freeway
A big rig blocked traffic on the 10 Freeway in LA County Tuesday morning after it sprung a leak, according to the CHP.
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Los Angeles|News|
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Announce Engagement
The singer and NFL player are planning to tie the knot.
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Los Angeles|News|
10 Arrested As Police Dismantle Burglary Crew Credited With 100 LA County Heists
Authorities say they've dismantled the prolific “Rich Rollin Burglary Crew."
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out Off 405 Freeway Monday Afternoon
A brush fire broke out on the edge of the Sepulveda Basin in the San Fernando Valley Monday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
Lil Nas X's Nude Walk Down LA Street Lands Him With 3 Felony Charges
The rapper is charged with three felony counts of battery on a police officer after officers said he charged at them during the arrest.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Girl, 14, Goes Missing In Santa Monica Mountains: Deputies
The girl has been missing since she was last seen on Saturday night.
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Across California, CA|News|
$100 EV Leases | Feds Target Hard-To-Cancel Gyms | Flying Taxis On The Way: 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|
LA Teen Accused Of Frat Party Rape Boasted About His 'Score': Police
A 19-year-old LA man is facing multiple sex-crime charges stemming from a fraternity party earlier this year, authorities said.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Lionel Ritchie's Home Targeted By Burglar: Report
The man was caught on camera entering Lionel Ritchie’s Beverly Hills home, according to a report.
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Los Angeles|News|
55-Hour Closure At Major LA Freeway Traffic Choke Point Starts Friday
Motorists are advised to avoid one of the Southland's busiest freeways this weekend during planned lane and ramp closures.
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Culver City, CA|News|
After School Program Leader Forced Girl, 7, To Take Sexually Explicit Photos In Culver City: DOJ
A former Culver City youth program leader is behind bars as he faces child pornography allegations.
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Los Angeles|News|
7 Beaches To Avoid Swimming At During This Week's Heat Wave
Recent testing in LA County revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Man Fires Assault Rifle At Woman, Stabs Her During Valley Mall Child-Custody Dispute: LAPD
The man opened fire on the woman before stabbing her, police said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned In Hollywood This Weekend
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned Across Valley This Weekend
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
Prison Guard Smuggled Drugs, Phones And Booze To LA Inmates In Exchange For SUV: DOJ
A federal prison guard pleaded guilty Thursday to smuggling drugs, alcohol and phones for inmates at the downtown LA lockup.
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