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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Investigators say two men played roles in propping up a fake fire agency — complete with uniforms, weapons and a website.
A man who ran youth programs at Culver City parks is suspected of sexually abusing a child under 14, according to police.
Events are planned across Los Angeles County Thursday as part of a "national day of nonviolent action."
Three teenage boys were wounded in a shooting in the west San Fernando Valley Wednesday night.
The remarkable plant — which can grow up to 6 inches in a day — is expected to bloom soon at the Huntington Library.
With the public's help, police were able to identify the person suspected in a collision that killed a 27-year-old cyclist, deputies said.
Several ice cream shops and companies are offering freebies and deals on Sunday, and some have month-long offers.
Police are investigating child abuse claims against an Arcadia couple who reportedly hired surrogate mothers to carry children for them.
Seven people were hurt Wednesday in a crash involving a school bus in the east San Fernando Valley.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the 5-year-old boy's death.
Authorities are asking for the public's help finding an 11-year-old boy last seen in Malibu.
Initially deployed in response to unrest during immigration protests, the troops have more recently supported immigration raids.
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
Deputies worried they would never see their assault rifle again after it likely fell out of the trunk of their squad car.
Police are investigating the deaths of a music supervisor who worked on "American Idol" and her husband.
Authorities on Monday asked for the public's help locating an at-risk 63-year-old man last seen in the Playa Vista area.
The museum was closed for months after the destructive Palisades Fire.
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Sheriff's officials are searching for a Colt M4 that went missing over the weekend.
