Los Angeles|News|
Mob Of 100 People Loot LA Shopping Center After Street Takeover
A mob of around 100 people ransacked multiple businesses in a shopping plaza after a street takeover early Monday morning.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
One Of LA's Oldest Restaurants To Close After 117 Years: Reports
The eatery, which claims to be the city's oldest restaurant and saloon, is set to close next month after over a century in business.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Ex-Valley Insurance Agent Behind Bars After $3.7M Scheme
A former Northridge insurance agent sentenced Monday to over four years in federal prison.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
Humvees, Mounted ICE Officers And Soldiers Descend On LA's 'Ellis Island,' Face Protesters And Mayor
Around 100 soldiers and federal agents convened at the Los Angeles park Monday morning for an immigration enforcement operation.
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Across California, CA|News|
Disaster Tourism | Nordstrom Closing | Beloved Ice Cream Brand Saved | Apple's $500M Spree: 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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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Pacific Palisades July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the Palisades.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Malibu July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Malibu.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Santa Monica July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Santa Monica.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Culver City July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Culver City.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: San Fernando Valley July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the San Fernando Valley.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Beverly Hills July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations near Beverly Hills.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Hollywood July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations near Hollywood.
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Los Angeles|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Los Angeles July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations across Los Angeles County.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Michael Madsen, Frequent Quentin Tarantino Collaborator, Dies At 67
The actor, known best for his roles in Tarantino films, has died at the age of 67.
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Los Angeles|News|
Nordstrom Is Closing At This LA County Mall
"We believe we’ll be best able to serve customers in the area by leveraging our surrounding stores and through our digital channels."
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Los Angeles|News|
ICE Agents Caught On Camera Urinating On School Campus Next To Preschool: Officials
Surveillance footage shared by school officials shows federal immigration agents urinating outside at an LA County school campus.
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Across California, CA|News|
Beloved CA Ice Cream Brand May Yet Survive Rite Aid's Meltdown
Rite Aid may be going bankrupt, but its beloved ice cream brand could live on under new ownership.
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Los Angeles|News|
Avoid July 4th Swimming At These 8 LA County Beaches Due To Bacteria Levels, Officials Warn
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Fatal Crash Shuts Down Canyon Road In Malibu
A car went careening off a cliff in a fatal two-car crash in Malibu Wednesday afternoon.
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