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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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After paying $6.5 million for a former landmark gun store, the city is exploring how to best make use of the Washington Boulevard property.
Learn about the candidates' priorities for Culver City, their professional and political history and the best advice they've ever received.
Yasmine-Imani McMorrin told Patch why she should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
Authorities are on the hunt for a person who has been leaving deadly snacks for dogs outside a boarding facility in recent months.
Denice Renteria told Patch why she should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
Police worked across five counties to arrest 205 people connected to online child sex crimes in a less-than-week span, authorities said.
After a decade of sharing his obsessive perfection of one dish online, one home cook's efforts have earned national recognition.
An uptick in online apartment rental scams has prompted police in Culver City to ask for the public's help in finding three suspects.
Nancy Barba told Patch why she should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
From Cantonese "drinking food" to homestyle Persian eats, Bon Appétit was wowed by three California restaurants.
The retailer said it would close 70 percent of its California stores. After filing for bankruptcy Monday, it plans to close more stores.
Cantonese "drinking food" and progressive Salvadorian cuisine with a Californian twist wowed Bon Appétit's writers.
Albert Vera told Patch why he should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
Adrian M. Gross told Patch why he should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
Bryan "Bubba" Fish told Patch why he should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin told Patch why she should be elected to the City Council of Culver City. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024.
A 13-year-old girl went missing earlier this week in Los Angeles County.
Police have launched a homicide investigation after finding a man dead in Santa Monica, authorities said Friday.
The man was arrested after beating a woman at the beach last week in Santa Monica, police said.
Lane closures will take effect on Pacific Coast Highway as crews work to repave a section of the road.
