Los Angeles|News|
Longtime TV Anchor To Step Down
A familiar face across SoCal, the anchor described the decision to leave the station as a "difficult" one.
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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.
Reach out with news tips, food recommendations and dog pics: chris.lindahl@patch.com.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Water Unsafe To Drink In Parts Of Malibu: Officials
A boil water notice has been issued for parts of Malibu.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Wildfires' True Death Toll Could Be In The Hundreds, Researchers Find
By official counts, 31 died in the Eaton and Palisades fires. But the true death toll could be in the hundreds, researchers say.
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Los Angeles|News|
‘Trojan Horse’ Raid: Feds Emerge From Rental Truck, Arrest 16 At LA Home Depot
Disguised in a Penske truck, federal agents carried out a surprise immigration raid despite a court order limiting enforcement in the area.
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Los Angeles|News|
Goats, Sheep Enlisted For Wildfire Prevention In La Cañada
Not far from the Eaton Fire burn area, one foothill city is turning to animals to help harden the community against wildfire risk.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Operatives Funneled AI Chips To China, Feds Claim
The duo made $1 million smuggling AI chips to China in a way that bypassed strict federal restrictions on such activity, prosecutors claim.
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Los Angeles|News|
Reported Cries For Help Spark Search In LA Mountains, But No One Found
Rescuers mounted a search Tuesday for someone who was heard crying out for help near a Santa Monica Mountains hiking trail.
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Los Angeles|News|
Ozzy Osbourne's Cause Of Death Revealed
The heavy metal legend died July 22 at 76.
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Los Angeles|News|
Stolen Plane Recovered At San Gabriel Valley Airport
A plane reported stolen from one airport was found at another about 15 miles away, police said.
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Culver City, CA|News|
4 Injured In Culver City DUI Crash: Police
Police on Monday sought witnesses to a Culver City DUI crash that left four people injured.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
2 Structures Damaged In Brush Fire Near Chatsworth Nature Preserve
Two structures were damaged in the blaze that burned land in a residential neighborhood near the Chatsworth Nature Preserve.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Test My Corpse:' Man Offers Violent Message During Costco Standoff: Reports
A man who led police on a chase remained in a standoff with police two hours later outside a Los Angeles Costco.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Valley Homeless Encampment
A fire broke out in a residential area in North Hills Monday morning.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Starbucks To Close Santa Monica Pickup-Only Location
The coffee giant announced 90 stores across the country will be closing next year as part of a new marketing strategy.
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Los Angeles|News|
Starbucks To Close 10 LA County Pickup-Only Locations
The coffee giant announced 90 stores across the country will be closing next year as part of a new marketing strategy.
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Los Angeles|News|
Mass Shooting In LA: 8 Shot, 2 Dead
Two people were killed in the early Monday morning shooting, police said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Ristorante Per L’Ora Offers Fresh Flavors, Coastal Italian Flair For Dine LA
Located inside downtown's Hotel Per La, the restaurant's special Dine LA menu is inspired by peak summer ingredients.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Burglars Target Dodgers Pitcher's Hollywood Hills Home: Reports
The incident occurred while the pitcher was on the road wrapping up a series against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Los Angeles|News|
Ex-NBA Star, Israeli Mobster Ran Illegal Gambling Ring From Player's LA Home: Federal Prosecutors
The ex-Wizards star leased out his mansion for poker nights staffed with chefs, valets and women hired to entertain guests, prosecutors say.
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Highland Park-Mount Washington, CA|News|
Highland Park Becomes A 1960s Time Capsule For Brad Pitt's Follow-Up To 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'
The production has taken over Highland Park with stunning 1960s detail — but Netflix is keeping quiet.
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