Long Beach, CA|News|
Sex Assault Caught On Camera, Long Beach Police Fear More Victims
The brutal early-morning attack was captured on video and police are urging other potential victims to come forward.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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|
45,000 Strike-Ready Grocery Workers Weigh Next Move As Negotiators Make Major Announcement
Grocery workers across the country are striking or getting ready to walk off the job at the nation's biggest supermarket chains.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood's First Public Bathroom Advanced By City Council
The first-ever public bathroom in Hollywood is set to open in about a year.
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Culver City, CA|News|
CHP Officer Killed In Culver City Crash: Report
One California Highway Patrol officer was killed and another was injured in an early-morning crash Wednesday.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
'Disaster Tourism' Turns Palisades Fire's Destruction Into Tour-Bus Spectacle: Officials
Tourists have begun piling into buses to gawk at fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, according to city officials.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Nordstrom To Close Santa Monica Location This Summer
Nordstrom will close its Santa Monica location 15 years after it first opened.
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Los Angeles|News|
Charter Calls Cable Sabotage 'Domestic Terrorism' — LAPD Says It's Just Vandalism
Some 50,000 people were without internet after 13 fiber lines were cut in Los Angeles last month, according to Charter.
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Across California, CA|News|
Costco's Big Change | $300K Homes | In-N-Out's 'Bizarre And Lewd' Lawsuit: 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.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Street Closures Begin For Metro's New Valley Train Construction
Expect detours in the San Fernando Valley over the next 10 to 12 weeks as Metro continues work on its new light rail line.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Getty Villa Reopens 6 Months After Destructive Palisades Fire
The Getty Villa is reopening this weekend for the first time after the destructive Palisades Fire.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
3 NorCal Restaurants Awarded Michelin Stars
From Nordic-inspired dishes served in a warehouse to Californian cuisine in a teeny eatery, the new picks showcase the region's variety.
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San Diego, CA|News|
2 SoCal Restaurants Earn Michelin's Highest 3-Star Rating
There are now three restaurants with three-star honors in SoCal. Four other eateries were awarded one-star ratings.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Enters Michelin’s Top Tier With City's First-Ever 3-Star Restaurants
Los Angeles had never had a restaurant with Michelin's highest honors — now it has two.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Pedestrian Killed On 405 Freeway Transition Road
A pedestrian was struck and killed on a 405 Freeway transition road early Friday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
19 Cats Found Living In Squalid Stolen U-Haul Ready To Be Adopted
Some of the 19 cats found living in squalor last week are healthy and need to find their forever homes, according to Pasadena Humane.
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Los Angeles|News|
Highest Paid City, County Employees In LA: Biggest Earners Bring In Over $1M
A published list of city, county and state workers is now available. See who makes the most in Los Angeles.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Brad Pitt's LA Home Ransacked By Thieves: Report
Thieves ransacked Brad Pitt's Los Angeles home in a Wednesday night burglary, according to NBC.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Man Who Shot Santa Monica Officer Linked To Shooting Of 2 Teens In Driverless Taxi: Police
The man accused of shooting three people in Santa Monica over the last week is being held on $1 million bail.
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Culver City, CA|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Culver City
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations near Culver City.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Santa Monica
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations near Santa Monica.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff