Orange County, CA|News|
Possible Hit-And-Run Under Investigation In Santa Ana: Police
A woman who fatally struck a pedestrian left the scene of the crash before returning later, police said.
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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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Los Angeles|News|
Woman Rescued After Plummeting From Santa Monica Pier: Report
A woman was rescued from the ocean near the Santa Monica Pier Thursday night, according to a report.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Found Dead After Falling Off Boat Off LA County Coast: Authorities
A man was found dead after falling off a boat off the Los Angeles County coast Thursday, according to authorities.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
71-Year-Old Man Has Been Missing From Santa Monica For 3 Weeks: CHP
Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a man who was last seen in Santa Monica in July.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Cited For Bike Lane Travel In Santa Monica
An unlicensed motorcyclist is facing legal trouble after Santa Monica police caught him driving in a bike lane, police said.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Woman, Potentially Mentally Ill, Found After Going Missing
A woman who went missing from Santa Monica on Sunday has been found, police said Thursday.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Ferris Wheel Will Be Lit Up For Rams Vs. Chargers Game
Los Angeles' football teams will face off this weekend, and the Pacific Wheel will be specially lit up to mark the occasion.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA Ballerina Sentenced To 12 Years In Russian Prison Over $51 Donation
Russian authorities found the LA woman's $51 donation to Ukraine charity efforts constituted "high treason," the BBC reported.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
CicLAvia's 'Meet The Hollywoods' Will Shut Down Streets To Motorists
The latest CicLAvia event takes place this weekend, when several major roads will be shut down in Central Los Angeles.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
'Crime Tourists' Linked To Christopher Dorner's Gun Arrested In RivCo
A probe into "robbery tourists" led police to a gun registered to ex-cop Christopher Dorner, whose killing spree included a RivCo officer.
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Los Angeles|News|
Christopher Dorner's Gun Found In 'Crime Tourists'' LA Airbnb: DOJ
A probe into "robbery tourists" led police to a gun registered to ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, who killed three people in 2013.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Pharmacy Robbery Ends With Police Chase Through County
The early-morning pursuit of a pharmacy robbery suspect in Beverly Hills ended in Watts, police said.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Armed Robbers Behind $1M Watch Theft In Beverly Hills Arrested
After being arrested for the armed robbery, court filings against two "crime tourists" offer a view into how the crews operate in LA County.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Seeks Input On 10 Reuse Ideas For 5 Vacant Lots
The city is exploring how to best make use of 61 acres of vacant lots across Malibu and officials are looking for resident input.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Homeless Man Sentenced In 2021 Metro B Line Murder
A homeless parolee with a history of violence on Metro trains faces up to life in prison for the 2021 murder of a woman on the B Line.
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Los Angeles|News|
Happy Meal For Adults: McDonald's Launches Collector's Meal With Cups
McDonald's wants to recreate the joy of opening up a Happy Meal box with a new collectable cups for grownups.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Charged With Murder For Pasadena Metro Station Attack: DA
A man is being held on $2 million bail after an early-morning attack at an LA County Metro station, according to prosecutors.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Vince Vaughn Awarded Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
A comedy fixture for the last three decades, Vince Vaughn on Monday was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Los Angeles|News|
Earthquake Felt Across Southern California
An earthquake jolted Southern California Monday afternoon.
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Across California, CA|News|
Big Lots CA Store Closures Balloon As Chain Falters: Complete List
The discount retailer will close most of its stores in California, warning of "substantial doubts" about the chain's future.
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