Los Angeles|News|
FBI Seeks 300-Year-Old Violin Stolen From Car Parked Outside LA Home
The FBI’s Art Crime Team says the stolen violin has eluded recovery nearly half a decade after it was stolen from a parked car.
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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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Immigration Agents Swarm Doorstep Of Newsom Event Announcing CA Redistricting Battle
The move prompted California's governor to mock the president as a "weak little man" trying to intimidate the Golden State.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Man Who Blared Window-Rattling Horns For Months In Valley Neighborhood Arrested: LAPD
For months, residents have complained about their neighbor's noise. The man claimed it was a plea for police help.
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Los Angeles|News|
Pedestrian Struck On 210 Freeway, Lanes Shut Down
A pedestrian was struck by a motorist on the 210 Freeway Thursday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
6 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
'Armed And Dangerous' Murder Suspect's Car Found In SoCal, Suspect At Large
The Washington man, believed to be in the Southland, is wanted in connection with a double stabbing and served time for a machete attack.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
2 Injured In Pico-Robertson Apartment Fire
Two people were injured in a fire at an apartment building in Pico-Robertson Monday morning.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Voters To Decide On Sales Tax Hike For Public Safety, City Services In Culver City
Measure CL would generate between $5-6 million annually to fund a range of city services, according to officials.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Girl, 11, Attacked By Mountain Lion In Malibu Yard: Reports
The mountain lion was shot and killed by authorities after the attack.
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Across California, CA|News|
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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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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Firefighter Injured, 3 Buildings Damaged In Northridge Grass Fire: LAFD
With the help of water dropped by helicopters, 55 firefighters battled the blaze in 100-degree heat.
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Los Angeles|News|
Trump Demands $1B From UCLA — Enough To 'Completely Devastate' UC System: Report
The Trump administration on Friday called on UCLA to pay $1 billion to settle federal accusations of antisemitism.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Search Suspended For Actress Whose Belongings Were Found On Venice Beach
"It is always difficult to suspend a search for a missing person. We put a lot of thought and care into the decision."
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Los Angeles|News|
Photos: Firefighters Face Off With Canyon Fire In Northern LA County As Thousands Evacuate
The fast-moving blaze has scorched nearly 5,000 acres, drawing hundreds of firefighters to the front lines.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
7-Acre Brush Fire Extinguished In Sepulveda Basin
Firefighters battled a brush fire just west of the 405 Freeway Friday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
Canyon Fire Explodes To About 5K Acres, LA County Residents Ordered To Evacuate
The brush fire quickly grew Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders near the 5 Freeway.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Murder Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff In West Valley
A man wanted for murder remained in a standoff with police Thursday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
Castaic Fire Map: See Canyon Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Orders
The Canyon Fire broke out on the Ventura-Los Angeles county line Thursday afternoon, west of Castaic and Santa Clarita.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Search Underway After Actress' Passport, Phone Found Unattended On Beach
Multiple agencies are searching the land and water in LA County after a woman's belongings were found unattended on the beach.
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Los Angeles|News|
Superman Actor Dean Cain To Be 'Sworn In As An ICE Agent A.S.A.P.'
"These brave men and women need someone to stand up for them," Dean Cain said of federal immigration agents.
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