Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Beach Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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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Malibu, CA|News|
3 Malibu 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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Across California, CA|News|
Driverless Trucks | Trump's Hollywood 'Ambassadors': 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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Hollywood, CA|News|
SWAT Team Ends 2.5-Hour Standoff That Began With Hit-And-Run Crash
A woman suspected of a hit-and-run crash led LA police on a pursuit Friday morning that ended with a SWAT standoff hours later.
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Across California, CA|News|
17 CA Colleges Ranked Among Best In Country For 2025: WSJ
The Wall Street Journal ranked several Cal State campuses above elite private schools in the Golden State.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Wildfire Documentary Shows Impact On First Responders
A new documentary told from the perspective of firefighters who battled LA's deadly January wildfires offers an up-close look at the impact.
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Across California, CA|News|
Major CA Burger Chain Plans Closure Of Up To 200 Locations
Facing financial pressure, California-based Jack in the Box is planning major changes to how it does business.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Speed Limit To Be Lowered On 5 Hollywood Streets — Here's Why
Fountain Avenue is among the Hollywood streets set to see a lower speed limit under a plan in the works by city officials.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
El Rodeo Elementary Students Celebrate Twin Day
El Rodeo Elementary School students recently paired up and dressed alike as part of a Spirit Week celebration.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Identity Thief Who Targeted Beverly Hills Residents Sentenced
The Valley man was sentenced to federal prison for a sophisticated identity theft operation that targeted Beverly Hills residents.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Attempted Murder Charge For Man Who Stabbed Siblings At Beach: Police
One of two men wanted for attempting to murder two siblings at the beach over the weekend has been arrested.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Car Thief, Porch Pirate And Assault Suspect Arrested In Culver City
Police made a string of arrests in Culver City on Monday.
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Culver City, CA|News|
2 Stolen Cars Recovered In Culver City
Two stolen cars were recovered in Culver City over the weekend with the help of automated license plate readers, police said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood Hears 'Crickets' From Trump's 'Special Ambassadors:' Report
Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson were supposed to be the president's "eyes and ears" in Hollywood.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
'Crime Tourists' Stake Out LA ATM Looking For Victims, Nab $10K: DOJ
Federal investigators watched the crew target their victim at an ATM and follow the unsuspecting woman, according to prosecutors.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Bass Touts Wildfire Recovery In State Of The City Address
Here's what Mayor Karen Bass had to say about recovery from the Palisades Fire in her State of the City address Monday.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Construction Will Shut Down Pacific Coast Highway Lanes This Week
Motorists should expect even more disruptions to travel on PCH this week due to a construction project.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
West Valley Fatal Stabbing Suspect At Large
A person suspected of killing a man in the West San Fernando Valley last week remains at large, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Home Sales Skyrocket | Hacked Crosswalks Mock Musk: 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
Pasadena, CA|News|
3 San Gabriel Valley Restaurants Ranked Among 38 Best In LA County
Eater has updated its rundown of the top 38 restaurants in Los Angeles County, which includes three SGV eateries.
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