Santa Monica, CA|News|
Man Faces Murder Charge For Santa Monica Beating
A man who brutally beat a woman in downtown Santa Monica earlier this fall is being held on $2 million bail, police said.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
Judge Hears Pleas From Menendez Family To Resentence Brothers
Uncertainty surrounds the Menendez brothers' bid for a reconsideration of their case as officials wait for a new DA to take office.
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Los Angeles|News|
Bird Flu In Milk |Adoptive Parents Suspected Of Murder: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Murderous Fare Evader | Teenage Theft Ring | Flooding Deaths
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Coast Guard Captures Boat Carrying 36 Migrants Off San Diego Coast
The Coast Guard intercepted a boat carrying dozens of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, officials said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Teenage Retail Theft Ring Busted By San Francisco Police
Boys as young as 12 years old were among those who made up a prolific organized retail theft ring in San Francisco, police said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
2 Rescued From Lake Merced After Boat Capsizes
The two people, who couldn't swim, needed to be rescued after their boat capsized in Lake Merced Sunday.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
3 Displaced After Car Crashes Into Lake Elsinore Home
Three people were displaced after their home was badly damaged when a vehicle crashed into it.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Missing Banning Man Found Safe
The At-risk 23-year-old Banning man has been located, according to police.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Driver, Passenger Arrested After DUI Crash Outside OC Fire HQ
The driver and passenger of a car that crashed into the OC Fire Authority headquarters' gate were arrested late Saturday night.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Thieves Snatch Handbags From 2 People On Rodeo Drive
In an altercation caught on video, two people had their handbags stolen while waiting in line outside a Beverly Hills boutique.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
1 Dead, Another Wounded In Long Beach Shooting
One man died and another was wounded in a shooting on Ocean Boulevard early Sunday morning, Long Beach police said.
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Los Angeles|News|
13-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing In Lancaster: LA Sheriff's Department
The search for a 13-year-old girl who went missing in LA County continued over the weekend.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Arrested After Groping Girl At Bus Stop: Police
A man was arrested on suspicion of groping a girl while she was waiting for a bus to take her to school, according to police.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Hospitalized After Exchanging Gunfire With Police: LAPD
A man was hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with police and barricading himself inside a home, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
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Culver City, CA|News|
5 Culver City Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Culver City area to consider supporting.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
5 Santa Monica Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Santa Monica area to consider supporting.
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Malibu, CA|News|
5 Malibu Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Malibu area to consider supporting.
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Across California, CA|News|
Kids Ski Free At Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth And Big Bear For One Week
Several of the most popular resorts in California are offering up to a week of free skiing for kids — with no strings attached.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Earthquake Strikes LA County Friday Afternoon
An earthquake jolted Los Angeles County Friday afternoon.
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