Malibu, CA|News|
Delays On PCH As Crews Complete Roadwork Friday
A portion of PCH will be closed intermittently throughout the day Friday.
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|
10 Hollywood Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day
Here are 10 restaurants near Hollywood serving dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
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Across California, CA|News|
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks: When To See Fireballs Over CA Skies
One of the best shooting star shows of the year peaks this weekend.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Carjacker Crashes Into Crowd After Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony: PD
A 22-year-old man is behind bars after driving into a crowd of people after a Beverly Hills holiday event, police said.
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Los Angeles|News|
8 Puppies Saved From Underneath Burning Car In LA County
Rescued by firefighters last week, the eight puppies are now getting medical care before they're ready to be adopted.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Nurse Flashed Nude Photo Of Himself To 4 Kids On SM Pier: Police
Police believe the man, who works as a nurse, may have displayed the nude photo to other children yet to be identified.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Crossing Guard Struck By Vehicle Outside Hollywood School: Report
A crossing guard was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle outside a Hollywood elementary school Thursday, according to a report.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Police Department Receives $300K Grant For Enforcement
The Santa Monica Police Department received a $300,000 state grant to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the city's roads.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Sunset Boulevard Auto Body Shop
A fire broke out at a Hollywood auto body shop Thursday morning.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Culver City Police Department Receives $100K Grant For Enforcement
The Culver City Police Department received a $100,000 state grant to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the city's roads.
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Los Angeles|News|
4 Arrested In Bear-Costume Car Insurance Scheme
Four people were arrested for insurance fraud after a wildlife biologist determined that the "bear" shown in a video was actually a person.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Jeremy Renner Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Hollywood Christmas Parade
The Oscar winner will serve as grand marshal of the Dec. 1 parade.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Police Department Receives $100K Grant For Enforcement
The Beverly Hills Police Department received a $100,000 state grant to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the city's roads.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Pacific Palisades
A brush fire broke out in Pacific Palisades Wednesday morning.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica's 'Extra Bedroom' Program Returns For 2024 Holiday Season
The "I Wish I Had an Extra Bedroom" offers discounted stays for family and friends visiting Santa Monica for the holidays.
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West Hollywood, CA|News|
91-Year-Old Man Found After Going Missing In West Hollywood
A 91-year-old man who went missing from West Hollywood on Monday was found on Tuesday.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Man Pleads Guilty In Child Porn 'Sextortion' Case
An LA man pleaded guilty to running an Instagram account with a goal of "exposing all valley h--s with their @’s."
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Firefighters Extinguish Fire At Hollywood Commercial Garage
A fire that broke out at a commercial garage Monday night threatened a nearby apartment building and home.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Fire Shuts Down Sunset Boulevard Intersection
An intersection on the Sunset Strip was shut down Tuesday morning due to a fire.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Black Santa Monica Students Among Those Targeted By Racist Texts
Students in Santa Monica are among Black people nationwide who have reported receiving texts recently that invoke slavery.
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