Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Pacific Palisades Fire Burns 2,925 Acres, Destroys Homes
The explosive brush fire is threatening more than 10,000 homes and forced mass evacuations. Burn victims scrambled across PCH for aid.
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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Hollywood, CA|News|
Fire Breaks Out On Sunset Boulevard Amid Red Flag Conditions
A structure fire quickly spread to brush in the Hollywood Hills Tuesday morning amid fierce Santa Ana winds.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Driver On Wilshire 2 Weeks After Fatal Crash
Two weeks after a pedestrian was struck and killed at a Wilshire Boulevard intersection, another pedestrian was injured in the same area.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
8 LA County 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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Malibu, CA|News|
Topanga Canyon To Shut Down Ahead Of Red Flag Warning
Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be shut down in anticipation of winds gusts of up to 90 mph this week.
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Los Angeles|News|
Plane Crashes Into Backyard Trees, Narrowly Misses LA County House
A small plane crashed in an LA County backyard, where it remained suspended in midair by trees Monday morning.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
New DA Makes Announcement On Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing
Los Angeles' new DA still hasn't determined whether to put his weight behind an effort to get the Menendez brothers out of prison.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Police Search For East Hollywood Hit-And-Run Driver
Police are asking for the public's help finding a driver wanted in connection to a hit-and-run crash.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Rain Barrels Available For Free For Malibu Residents
Rain-capturing barrels reduce runoff and allow residents to reuse rainwater for landscaping and other purposes.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevards Will Shut Down For Golden Globes
Sections of Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards will be shut down this weekend ahead of a major event. Here's everything you need to know.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
5 Hiking Trails In Hollywood To Kickstart Your 2025 Resolutions
Explore Hollywood’s top trails to stay active, connect with nature and start the new year on the right foot.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hiker Airlifted From Runyon Canyon After Injury
An injured hiker was airlifted from Runyon Canyon Wednesday morning, firefighters said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Home Invasion Robbery Turns Into Standoff In Hollywood Hills: LAPD
A man who tried to break in to a Hollywood Hills home was arrested after a six-hour standoff with police early Thursday morning.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Brush Fire Burns 9 Acres In Pacific Palisades
The brush fire burned for several hours before firefighters stopped forward progress.
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Across California, CA|News|
8 New CA Laws That Will Impact Your Wallet in 2025
From a ban on some bank fees to changes to food-delivery apps, insurance and credit, new laws will have major impacts on consumers in 2025.
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Malibu, CA|News|
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Malibu
Here’s everything you need to know about disposing of your Christmas tree in Malibu.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Santa Monica
Here’s everything you need to know about disposing of your Christmas tree in Santa Monica.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Beverly Hills
Here’s everything you need to know about disposing of your Christmas tree in Beverly Hills.
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Culver City, CA|News|
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Culver City
Here’s everything you need to know about disposing of your Christmas tree in Culver City.
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