Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival Set For Oct. 11-12
Chefs from near and far will offer two nights of tastings at the event, which also includes all-you-can sip libations.
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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Long Beach, CA|News|
Uptown Long Beach Roads Will Be Closed To Cars For Beach Streets
Pedestrians, skateboarders and cyclists will take over two major roads in Long Beach for Beach Streets next month.
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Malibu, CA|News|
3 Malibu Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
Recent testing revealed several Malibu beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Pier Safe For Swimming After Bacteria Testing
Recent testing revealed swimming is now safe at the Manhattan Beach Pier, but two other South Bay beaches had high bacteria levels.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
2 Beaches In Redondo Beach Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
Recent testing revealed two beaches in Redondo Beach 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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Los Angeles|News|
Los Angeles Film, TV Production Drops 20 Percent In 2023: Study
A new study found that as the entertainment industry grappled with strikes, production often favored locations outside of LA.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Beverly Crest
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out Wednesday morning in Beverly Crest, just west of Coldwater Canyon Avenue.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Entertainment Executive In Talks To Buy The Dolby Theatre: Report
The landmark venue that hosts the Oscars is underutilized, the entertainment executive who's in talks to buy it says.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Big Lots Closing 3 More CA Stores Amid Bankruptcy, Sale: Report
After already announcing 74 closures in California, Big Lots added three more locations to its list of to-be-closed stores.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Severely Burned In Long Beach Explosion, Man Is 'Fighting To Heal'
The wife of a man injured in an explosion at his Long Beach home Monday offered an update on her family's recovery.
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Los Angeles|News|
Dodgers Pitcher Walker Buehler Has Watch Stolen At Santa Anita Park
Walker Buehler's watch, which cost at least $100,000, was one of several stolen from patrons at Santa Anita Park late last month.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Temescal Canyon Mural Restoration Effort Launched In Pacific Palisades
Some of the original then-student artists who crafted the Temescal Canyon Mural in the 1980s are raising money to restore it.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Home Cooks Can Soon Run 'Mini Restaurants' In LA County
The county is providing a path for permitting for food businesses that have long been run without regulation.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Man Fatally Shot By Police After Stabbing Officer Is Identified
The man who was fatally shot by police after allegedly stabbing an officer has been identified by authorities.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
1 Injured In Explosion At Long Beach Residential Property
One person was injured in an explosion that destroyed a residential building in Long Beach Monday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
Bomb Squad Dispatched To USC Area Monday Afternoon
A bomb squad responded to an area near the USC campus Monday afternoon, according to police.
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Culver City, CA|News|
87-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Missing From Culver City
An 87-year-old woman suffering from dementia went missing from her care facility in Culver City Sunday.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Police Shot At A 'Man With A Gun.' It Turned Out To Be A Lighter: LAPD
Police reported a man reported to be armed with a gun. After shooting at him, they found it was a gun-shaped lighter, the LAPD said.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Ferris Wheel On Santa Monica Pier Will Light Up For The Dodgers
The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park will light up with a Dodgers-themed display this weekend.
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