Laguna Beach, CA|News|
11 Rescued From Catamaran After It Takes On Water Off OC Coast
Coast Guard crews and local agencies responded after the 50-foot vessel began flooding 7 miles south of Dana Point Harbor.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
Pit Bulls Maul SoCal Man To Death, Block Paramedics From Reaching Him
Deputies said they couldn’t get to the victim until they shot one of the dogs.
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Los Angeles|News|
Young Boy Found Dead In Los Angeles County Dumpster
The boy — who was as young as 3 — was found dead in a dumpster over the weekend.
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Across California, CA|News|
Iconic Amusement Park Closing | Mega Hotel Opens | New $4T Company Is World's Most Valuable: 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|
Avoid Swimming At These 3 LA County Beaches This Weekend, Officials Warn
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Worker Killed In ICE Raid, Classes Go Virtual And Faithful Excused From Mass In Climate Of Fear
Some 200 suspected undocumented immigrants were rounded up on Thursday as fears are keeping students from school and Catholics from Mass.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Bicyclist Killed In Fountain Avenue Hit-And-Run Crash
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Fountain Avenue Friday night.
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Los Angeles|News|
Weeklong 405 Freeway Lane Closures Planned
Road work will shut down lanes on a 10.2-mile section of the 405 Freeway in July.
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Los Angeles|News|
Prolific Thief Who Stole $25K Worth Of Shoes Across LA County Arrested: LAPD
The 23-year-old was arrested after he was linked to nine separate robberies and grand thefts, police said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Massive Tree Branch Kills Boy, Injures 4 Others At LA County Summer Camp
The campers were getting shade under the oak tree when a branch crashed down from it.
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Los Angeles|News|
LAX, Burbank Airport Get Federal Funding For Upgrades
Los Angeles County airports have received federal grant funding that will pay for several projects.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
In-Home Valley Nurse In Custody After Sex Acts With Patients: LAPD
Police fear other people who have been victimized by the in-home nurse have yet to come forward.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Extreme' Smog To Bring Unhealthy Air Quality To LA County During Heat Wave
Air quality is expected to hit "Very Unhealthy" levels in some parts of Southern California during this week's heatwave.
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Los Angeles|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Beverly Crest
A brush fire broke out in the mountainous Beverly Crest area Wednesday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
Homicide Rate In LA On Track To Hit 60-Year Low
Los Angeles is on pace for its lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years, officials said Wednesday.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Found Dead Inside Goodwill Donation Bin
The man's body was found in a donation bin alongside other items in the store's drop-off area.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Man Stabbed Outside Hollywood Bar
A man was stabbed outside a bar in Hollywood early Wednesday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
Saboteurs Pop Border Patrol Agent's Tire With Homemade Spike Strip In LA County: Official
Four people were arrested on felony charges after attempting to impede immigration enforcement activity, an official said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Dies After Touching Metro Subway's 'Third Rail'
A man was electrocuted by the third rail at a Los Angeles Metro station Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Griffith Park Murder Suspect Arrested
The man is suspected of killing another man in the early morning after July 4, police said.
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