Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue LA DWP After Palisades Fire
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, who lost their home in the Palisades Fire, are the latest people suing the city over the water issues.
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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Across California, CA|News|
If ICE Comes To School: CA Issues Guidance For Teachers, Staff
The Trump administration has paved the way for immigration enforcement at schools. Here's what California is doing about it.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Camarillo Fire: Laguna Fire Burns 50 Acres West Of Malibu
A brush fire broke out west of Malibu Thursday morning, sending smoke across Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Man With Dementia Goes Missing From Hollywood: LAPD
A 67-year-old man who suffers from dementia went missing Wednesday, according to the LAPD.
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Los Angeles|News|
FBI Investigates Drone Collision That Damaged Firefighting Plane
The FBI is searching for the operator of a drone that struck a plane that was serving a crucial role fighting the Palisades Fire.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
East Hollywood Restaurant, Chef Among James Beard Semifinalists
East Hollywood's restaurant scene earned major national recognition this week.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica's Pasjoli Among James Beard Best Restaurant Semifinalists
The eatery is among 20 establishments nationwide named as semifinalists for Outstanding Restaurant.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Widow Of Fallen Culver City Officer Loses House In Palisades Fire
"Melody is navigating another challenging chapter, with her home destroyed and her family in need of our support," the CCPD wrote.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Fake Firefighters Brought Fire Truck To Sneak Into Wildfire Zone: LASD
Dressed as firefighters, a convicted arsonist and his wife used an elaborate ruse to sneak into a fire evacuation zone, deputies said.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica High School Students Earn Martin Luther King Awards
Two Santa Monica High School seniors earned awards from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Man At Large After Shooting Homeless Man In Santa Monica: PD
An Inglewood man is wanted for shooting a homeless man in the back in Santa Monica Thursday, police said.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Man Admits To $65M COVID-Fund Scheme With Fake Beverly Hills Farm: DOJ
A man applied for $65 million in pandemic relief for his agriculture business. But the Beverly Hills farm doesn't exist, prosecutors said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Missing Malibu Man Lives In Palisades Fire Zone; Last Seen 10 Days Ago
A man who lives within the area impacted by the Palisades Fire was last seen 10 days ago, deputies said Friday.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
'I Feel Like I Failed You:' LAFD Leader Says Of Palisades Fire
One of the top fire officials overseeing the Palisades Fire response is a third-generation firefighter in the neighborhood.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Genesis Invitational To Relocate From Palisades Country Club
The tournament, played annually at Pacific Palisades' Riviera Country Club, will be held elsewhere following the Palisades Fire.
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Los Angeles|News|
Evacuation Orders Lifted In Palisades Fire Zone
Residents on Thursday were allowed to return home in some of the areas evacuated for the Palisades Fire. Read the full details here.
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Los Angeles|News|
will.i.am, D-Nice, DJ Hed To Host Wildfire Livestream Benefit Thursday
The "LA Check In" event will be streamed live on YouTube and Instagram Thursday night.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Spared By Palisades Fire, Home Splits In Half In Landslide: Reports
After it was spared from destruction by the Palisades Fire, a home was split in two in a landslide that hit the burn area Thursday.
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Los Angeles|News|
'At Least 1 More Week' Before LA Fire Victims Can Return Home: FD
Officials provided a timeline Thursday of when residents displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires can expect to return home.
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Los Angeles|News|
Wildfire Price Gougers Who Refund Victims Could See Leniency: DA
The LA district attorney has vowed to come after "despicable" price gougers. But he's giving them a last warning to refund their victims.
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