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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As the criminal investigation into the death of Matthew Perry nears its conclusion, police believe that multiple people should be charged.
A new campaign focused on Pacific Coast Highway safety will launch Thursday at a community event in Malibu.
The deal between the union representing 50,000 Hollywood craftspeople and major studios comes after a pair of strikes upended the industry.
Over a third of school-bus driver positions in the district could be vacant this fall, officials said.
Officials are weighing whether the building, the site of several previous fires, needs to be demolished due to safety concerns.
Five people were arrested last week after being accused of brandishing a gun and demanding a victim's Rolex in Beverly Hills, police said.
Temperatures over 100 degrees are expected Tuesday before things cool down in LA County. But more heat is on the way.
A man is facing felony charges after a violent rampage that left three women injured in Santa Monica, according to police.
A new round of celebrities were made eligible for Hollywood Walk of Fame stars Monday — but they won't automatically get them.
The burglar handcuffed residents during a two-week burglary spree across Los Angeles County.
The burglar handcuffed residents during a burglary spree in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Downey.
The burglar handcuffed residents during a burglary spree in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Downey.
A dehydrated hiker needed rescuing by helicopter after he became unable to walk on a Palisades trail, according to the LAFD.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Culver City.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Santa Monica.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Malibu.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Pacific Palisades.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Beverly Hills.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Hollywood.
Police are searching for two people wanted for robbing a man at a Culver City ATM early Thursday morning, police said.
