Los Angeles|News|
More Victims Possible Of Counselor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct: LAPD
Police are asking for other students who may have been victimized by an LA guidance counselor to come forward.
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.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Driver At Large In PCH Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Crash In Malibu
A motorist struck a pedestrian on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu early Tuesday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
Mpox Cases Increase In LA County, Vaccines Urged
A spike in local mpox infections prompted health officials to urge people get to vaccinated and offer tips on how to prevent infection.
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Los Angeles|News|
5 Freeway Lane, Ramp Closures Continue This Week In Los Angeles
Lane and ramp closures will continue this week on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Newsom Vetoes Anti-Speeding Bill Authored In Response To PCH Deaths
The bill was authored by Malibu's Legislators following last year's crash on PCH that killed four Pepperdine University students.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Completes 20th Street Bike, Pedestrian Improvements
The city has closed a gap in its 3-mile route between the ocean and Bergamot Station.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood, Sunset, Virgil And Hillhurst Intersection To Be Reimagined
The intersection's revamp marks the second part of the city's makeover of Hollywood Boulevard.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Out-Of-Control Driver Smashes Into Hollywood Liquor Store: LAPD
A driver smashed into the front of a liquor store in Hollywood early Sunday morning, police said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hiker Stuck In 'Precarious Location' Rescued From Griffith Park Trail
Rescuers used a rope system to rescue a hiker who became stuck in a "precarious location" in Griffith Park Sunday.
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Los Angeles|News|
Guidance Counselor Charged After Sexual Relationship With Student: DA
The guidance counselor is facing felony charges after having a sexual relationship with a student. Police believe there may be more victims.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Expands Unarmed Model of Crisis Response Pilot Program
Soon, more 911 calls in Los Angeles will get a response from unarmed mental health workers — not police.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Bicyclist Dead After Northridge Hit-And-Run Crash: LAPD
A bicyclist died Thursday night after he was struck in a hit-and-run crash in Northridge, police said.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned In The San Fernando Valley This Weekend
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
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Los Angeles|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned Across Los Angeles This Weekend
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this weekend.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
2nd Suspect In Beverly Wilshire $1M-Watch Holdup Appears In Court
A pair of so-called "crime tourists" are facing federal charges for the armed robbery of a $1 million emerald-encrusted watch.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In Beating Of Barney's Beanery Valet
A man assaulted five people over the course of 20 minutes over the weekend, including a valet at Barney's Beanery, deputies said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Hollywood Hills
The hillside fire, which broke out Thursday afternoon, threatened a nearby home, firefighters said.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Malibu's AJA Vineyards To Open Santa Monica Wine Tasting Room
AJA Vineyards, located in the Malibu Coast viticulture area, is brining its wines to Santa Monica.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Seeks Input On Coastal Hazard Vulnerability Study
"Many of the narrow beaches along the Malibu coast may disappear with sea-level rise," reads the city's new coastal vulnerability report.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio Square Dedicated In Los Feliz
A century after opening their first studio in LA, the Disney brothers' Los Angeles beginning has been memorialized by the city.
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