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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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School officials in Santa Monica and Malibu say they're examining their own security procedures in the wake of Wednesday's shooting.
A former LA County deputy and his nephew are reportedly facing charges connected to the sexual assault and kidnapping of a young girl.
Firefighters worked for six hours in grueling heat to free a construction worker who was buried in a deep trench Thursday.
A man opened fire across a bustling stretch of Hollywood Boulevard Wednesday night, wounding two people, police said.
Malibu canceled a planned beach restroom, saying it would foul gorgeous views. Now, the state will decide if the facility can be built.
Officials say ramped up traffic enforcement on PCH, including the return of CHP officers to the highway, has paid off.
Some 1,800 motorists passed through a DUI checkpoint set up in Beverly Hills last week.
Incumbents will face off against several challengers vying for Malibu City Council seats in the Nov. 5 election.
Malibu is planning changes to its City Council meetings in order to boost efficiency, officials say.
When the soft serve hankering hits, several fast food chains are ready to satiate — but some satisfy much more than others.
Recent testing revealed several Santa Monica beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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.
Authorities believe the man may have sexually assaulted other people and are asking possible victims to come forward, deputies said.
Authorities believe the man may have sexually assaulted other people and are asking possible victims to come forward, deputies said.
A 32-year-old is facing an attempted murder after randomly shooting a man who was pumping gas this week, prosecutors said.
A 32-year-old is facing an attempted murder after randomly shooting a man who was pumping gas this week, prosecutors said.
A woman with a long criminal history is facing felony charges after violently attempting to kidnap a child in Santa Monica, police said.
A woman with a long criminal history is facing felony charges after violently attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old this week, police said.
A man was shot on the street in Hollywood after being approached by three other men early Thursday morning, KTLA reported.
