Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship' With Student: PD
The teacher is accused of engaging in what police called an "inappropriate relationship" with a student.
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|
Man Found Dead Near Venice Boardwalk Is Identified
The man found dead near the Venice Boardwalk Wednesday morning has been identified.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Wilshire Boulevard Lane Reductions In Place Thursday Morning
A construction project will shut down several lanes on a stretch of Wilshire Boulevard Thursday morning.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Tenants Displaced By Palisades Fire Get Eviction Protections
Those living in the city of LA following January's wildfires will benefit from more lax housing laws following a City Council vote.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
'Sexual Depravity:' Convicted Murderer Faces Life In Prison: DA
Convicted of a string of rapes, sexual assaults and murders, a Beverly Hills man is facing life in prison.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Palisades Fire Waste Will Be Processed At Will Rogers Beach By EPA
The EPA will use the state beach parking lot as a base for its massive effort to clean up hazardous materials after the Palisades Fire.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Crash Shuts Down Portion Of Kanan Dume Road
A portion of Kanan Dume Road was shut down Wednesday morning due to a crash.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Man Found Dead Near Venice Boardwalk
A man was found dead near the Venice Boardwalk Wednesday morning, according to police.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Man Who Bit Off Part Of LAPD Sergeant's Finger Sentenced To Jail Time
The man was escorted off a Metro train moments before the attack occurred, police said.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
'Timepiece Gentleman' Behind Bars After 'Ponzi-Type' Watch Scheme: DOJ
The man behind a Beverly Hills watch consignment business defrauded 40 victims of more than $5.6 million, prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Caruso Says 'It's Our Job' To Lead Rebuilding After Wildfires
The billionaire developer says it's his "responsibility" to lead rebuilding efforts after the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Malibu, CA|News|
PCH Will Be Closed Again After Post-Palisades Fire Reopening
PCH finally reopened on Monday a month after the Palisades Fire broke out. But it's set to close again Tuesday.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Back-To-Back Storms Expected To Dump Rain On Palisades Fire Burn Scar
Here's how officials are preparing for the risk of mudslides around the Palisades Fire burn area — and what residents should do themselves.
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Los Angeles|News|
Menendez Prosecutors Claim DA Hochman Retaliated Against Them: Report
“They were just punished," the prosecutors' attorney said. "They felt that the law said the Menendez brothers should be resentenced."
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Los Angeles|News|
Crash Closes 405 Freeway HOV Lane: Sigalert
The California Highway Patrol Monday afternoon issued a Sigalert closing the HOV lane on a portion of the 405 Freeway due to a collision.
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Across California, CA|News|
How New Tariffs Could Impact Prices In California
The prices of some products could increase for California consumers as a result of retaliatory tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Police Begin Enforcing 'Daylighting' Parking Law
Now, motorists generally can't park closer than 15 feet from a crosswalk — even if the curb isn't painted red.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
82-Year-Old Man Goes Missing In Santa Monica
An 82-year-old man went missing in Santa Monica on Thursday.
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Los Angeles|News|
Drone Pilot Who Took Out Palisades Firefighting Plane Avoids Jail: DOJ
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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Across California, CA|News|
CA Bills Aim To Thwart Trump’s Immigration Enforcement At Schools
Legislators in California are responding to Trump's immigration policies with bills meant to shield families from federal authorities.
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