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.
As Wendy's debuts a sandwich that's existed only in cartoon form for the last 25 years, McDonald's hopes its creation can match the hype.
Officers responded to a call regarding a "man with a gun" in Hollywood Thursday evening, police said.
Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Culver City.
Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Santa Monica.
Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Malibu.
Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near the Palisades.
Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Beverly Hills.
Whether you're carving a jack-o’-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin near Hollywood.
Price-fixing and gouging cases against gas companies and grocery chains, along with a utility rebate, will put cash in Californians pockets.
One of the state's emissions-reduction programs has a benefit to electric ratepayers: Potentially big rebates on their bills.
The neighborhood's culinary scene is among the reasons it landed on TimeOut's worldwide list.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Culver City.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Santa Monica.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Malibu.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Pacific Palisades.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Beverly Hills.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Hollywood.
Of the 50 best public high schools in California, 10 made the list of the top 100 schools in the U.S.
Malibu has experienced dozens of earthquakes over the last month. Here's what scientists say it means.
A pedestrian died Monday after being struck by a vehicle in Culver City, police said.
