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.
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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Hollywood, CA|News|
2 Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Hollywood Apartment Building
Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a Hollywood apartment building Sunday night, the LAFD said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Ransomware Attack Shutters LA County Courts
A cyber attack on the county court's computer systems led to the closure of all 36 courthouses Monday.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
3 Beverly Hills Nonprofits Awarded $50K In County Arts Grants
The Santa Monica grants will support a film festival, youth development program and more.
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Culver City, CA|News|
4 Boys Arrested After 20 Vehicle Burglaries: Culver City PD
Four teen boys are accused of committing 20 vehicle burglaries this week in Culver City.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
10 Santa Monica Nonprofits Awarded $265K In County Arts Grants
The Santa Monica grants will support music, theater, foster-youth programs and more.
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Culver City, CA|News|
11 Culver City Nonprofits Awarded $226K In County Arts Grants
The Culver City grants will support theater, museums, after school programs and more.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
East Hollywood House Fire Threatened Other Structures: LAFD
A fire that broke out at an East Hollywood home Thursday threatened nearby structures, firefighters said.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Pacific Palisades
A brush fire broke out in Pacific Palisades Thursday.
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Los Angeles|News|
Deputy Pepper-Sprayed Man At Courthouse, Falsified Police Report: DA
The deputy is accused of pepper-spraying a man and then lying about her use of force in a police report.
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Culver City, CA|News|
78-Year-Old Man Goes Missing In Culver City
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a 78-year-old man who went missing in Culver City Thursday.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
IATSE Members Approve New Contracts
IATSE members, including crew and craftspeople, have voted in favor of a set of new contracts.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Ursula’s Costumes Going Out Of Business In Santa Monica
Ursula’s Costumes has served Hollywood productions and costume-party revelers since 1976.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Armed Robbery Suspect Live Streams Chase With Baby In Car: Deputies
As police were pursuing an armed robbery suspect across LA County, the man live streamed the ordeal from inside the car, deputies said.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Extreme Heat' To Scorch SoCal As Heatwave Reaches The Coast
Temperatures in excess of 110 degrees are expected in some parts of Southern California. The coast won't see much of a break this time.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Beach 3rd Most Polluted On The West Coast: New Report
Santa Monica Beach is among the most polluted out of 700 beaches up and down the West Coast, according to Heal the Bay.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Reward For Info On Dog Left For Dead In Malibu Mountains Grows To $25K
"So many people are concerned about Argon and want to see his abuser held accountable. Someone knows this dog and the person who hurt him."
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica College Among Top 30 Film Schools: New Ranking
Santa Monica College appears on the list alongside AFI Conservatory, Emerson College and UCLA.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Festival Beverly Hills Returns For 2nd Year This Weekend
The multicultural festival will feature arts and food from a range of countries and cultures around the world.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Ali Riley Of Angel City Football Club To Play In Olympics
The Angel City Football Club captain is playing for New Zealand, her father's home country.
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