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.
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A man attacked three people, including a magician at a child's birthday party, in Pacific Palisades Saturday, according to a report.
A man attacked three people, including a magician at a child's birthday party, in Los Angeles Saturday, according to a report.
The robber and his accomplices left behind clues for police: A stolen car, a cell phone and a boastful Instagram post.
A man accused of leading police on an hourlong chase in a hijacked bus after killing a passenger in LA is facing several felony charges.
The robber and his accomplices left behind clues for police: A stolen car, a cell phone and a boastful Instagram post.
The man shot two Jewish men outside LA synagogues less than 24 hours apart last year.
California's most famous zoo is far from the only animal-centric attraction in the state. Here are six zoos offering unique experiences.
The Los Angeles tax preparer was sentenced to three months in prison for helping a client cheat on his taxes, prosecutors said.
A man carrying a skateboard walked into an underground parking garage and stole a 1958 Corvette, police said.
The legislative victory comes nearly a year after four young women were fatally struck by a speeding driver on Pacific Coast Highway.
See video of a group of dozens of teens arriving on bicycles and ransacking a 7-Eleven — one of 14 such robberies in recent months.
Recent testing revealed several Malibu beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
Recent testing revealed several local beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
A Valley resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking the county's first fatal case of the mosquito-borne illness this year.
An LA County man has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking the first fatal case of the mosquito-borne illness this year.
A man was arrested Thursday after shooting another man and barricading himself inside a home, police said.
From an ocean-view home to veterinarian bills, here's how the woman embezzled at least $1.3 million from her former employer and its owner.
Proponents say opening up rent control to more homes would ease the state's housing crisis. Opponents say it would just make things worse.
Voters will decide whether to approve $10 billion in new borrowing for public school construction and renovations.
Police are searching for a woman who fatally struck a pedestrian while they were riding a scooter, according to the LAPD.
