Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Storm: Updated Rainfall Forecast And Peak Times By County
The peak of the storm hasn't hit yet. Here's everything you need to know about rainfall totals and timing.
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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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Arsonist Caught After Setting 4 Fires In An Hour: Santa Monica PD
A man is accused of setting four separate fires in LA County over the course of an hour, according to police.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Drone Pilot Pleads Admits To Crashing Into Firefighting Plane
The man crashed his drone into a plane that was battling the destructive Palisades Fire, taking it out of service for days.
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Los Angeles|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned Across Los Angeles This Weekend
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Evacuation Warnings Issued For Sunset Fire Burn Area: Map
Those living near recent wildfire burn zones should be prepared to evacuate their homes as rain is expected to bring mudslides.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Evacuation Warnings Issued For Palisades Fire Burn Area: Map
Those living near the Palisades Fire burn zone should be prepared to evacuate their homes as rain is expected to bring mudslides.
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Los Angeles|News|
Evacuation Warnings Issued In LA County Burn Areas Ahead Of Rain: Map
Those living near the Palisades and Eaton fire burn zones should be prepared to evacuate their homes as rain is expected to bring mudslides.
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Los Angeles|News|
In-N-Out To Consolidate Into LA County Office, Expand To Tennessee
In-N-Out is in the midst of a major shakeup as it consolidates its West Coast operations and readies a new "Eastern territory" office.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Missing Hiker Found In Malibu
A hiker reported missing Tuesday has been found, authorities said.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Sinkhole Opens Up In Palisades Burn Area
A sinkhole opened up in the Palisades Fire burn area early Wednesday morning.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Power Restored To Most Palisades Homes, Businesses
Power was restored to most Palisades homes and businesses this week. Here's how DWP crews pulled it off.
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Across California, CA|News|
Tuna Sold At Walmart, Major CA Grocery Chains Recalled For Botulism
The California-based seafood company has recalled tuna sold at some of the nation's largest retailers.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Have An Evacuation Plan': When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall
"I want to really urge everyone to take the alerts seriously here," weather service officials warned as dangerous weather conditions loom.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Street Closures For Vanity Fair Oscar Party Begin Feb. 17
Here's everything you need to know about how traffic will be impacted leading up to Oscar Sunday in Beverly Hills.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Fire Debris Removal Work By Army Corps Of Engineers Begins Tuesday
As the EPA continues to remove toxic materials from the Palisades and Eaton fire areas, the Army Corps is starting its work Tuesday.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Body Of Badly Beaten Woman Found On Santa Monica Beach
A woman was found dead with traumatic injuries inside a sleeping bag on the beach Monday morning, police said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Students, School Staff Face 'Multi-Hour Drives' Due To PCH Closure
As Pacific Coast Highway remains closed indefinitely, students and staff are forced to get to school via roundabout routes.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Pacific Coast Highway Closed Indefinitely Due To Mudslides
As the cleanup continues from last week's mudslides, officials are bracing for more debris flows this week.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Crypto 'Godfather' Used LASD Deputies As Personal Enforcers: DOJ
Armed with guns and illegally obtained search warrants, deputies worked round-the-clock for a man known as "The Godfather," the DOJ said.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Rain Triggers Mudslides On PCH In Palisades Fire Burn Area
Mudslides spilled onto Pacific Coast Highway and other areas decimated by the Palisades Fire.
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