Los Angeles|News|
Missing Uber Driver Found Dead In His Car In LA County: Police
A man who went missing while he was driving for Uber and Lyft was found dead in his car this week, police said.
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.
Reach out with news tips, food recommendations and dog pics: chris.lindahl@patch.com.
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Malibu, CA|News|
10 Malibu Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
Planning to cool off at the beach? Check the latest results from countywide bacteria testing.
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Los Angeles|News|
13 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
Planning to cool off at the beach? Check the latest results from countywide bacteria testing.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
SAG-AFTRA Video Game Actors To Go On Strike
Artificial intelligence is a sticking point in contract talks between SAG-AFTRA and producers.
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Los Angeles|News|
Woman Murdered Wife, Injured Mother In Law With Samurai Sword: Sheriff
A domestic dispute in LA County involving a Samurai sword has led one woman to be booked on suspicion of murder.
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Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Could Lose 2028 Olympics Amid Anti-Doping Dispute
A fierce feud between American and world anti-doping authorities could mean LA would be barred from hosting the 2028 Olympics.
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Los Angeles|News|
Reward Posted For Marine Left For Dead After Being Attacked, Run Over
Authorities are searching for the men who beat a Marine and another person who ran him over after the attack.
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Los Angeles|News|
Record-Breaking 17 Condor Chicks Hatch At LA Zoo
The LA Zoo's California condor breeding program is part of a statewide conservation effort to support the endangered bird.
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Los Angeles|News|
Industrial Fire Sends Plume Of Smoke Above East LA, San Gabriel Valley
An industrial storage yard caught fire Wednesday afternoon.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Who Broke Into Mayor Karen Bass' Home Sentenced To Probation
Ephraim Hunter broke into LA Mayor Karen Bass' home in April during what he said in an interview was a four-day meth binge.
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Los Angeles|News|
Uber Driver Disappears While Working In LA County: Deputies
Authorities are searching for a man who went missing while he was driving for Uber and Lyft last week.
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Los Angeles|News|
1-Day-Old Baby Found Dead In LA Trash Can: Reports
A homicide investigation is underway after police found a 1-day-old baby girl in a trash bin in Los Angeles, according to reports.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Robbery-Spree Suspects That Hit Hollywood CVS Arrested: DOJ
Four men have been arrested in connection to a two-month robbery spree that included a Hollywood CVS, prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Robbery-Spree Suspects Arrested In LA County: DOJ
Four men have been arrested in connection to a two-month robbery spree of 7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles, prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Westwood's Village Theatre, Bruin Set To Close
It's the end of an era for two historic movie theaters that have stood across from each other for nearly 100 years.
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Los Angeles|News|
Victim In Fatal Samurai Sword Domestic Dispute Identified
The woman who police say was stabbed to death with a Samurai sword in San Dimas last week has been identified by authorities.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Shonda ONeal Makes A Difference In Culver City: Teacher Spotlight
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Rose Gilbert Left A Legacy Of Impactful Teaching In Pacific Palisades
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Man Pleads Guilty To Porn-Site Investment Fraud: DOJ
An LA County man pleaded guilty to bilking investors — who thought they were set to partially own porn sites — out of over $1 million.
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Los Angeles|News|
Drug Overdose Deaths Plateau In LA County For 1st Time In Decade
"We are still at historic highs in terms of overdose and poisoning numbers and have a lot of work ahead of us," the DPH director said.
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