Los Angeles|News|
Mother Hits, Kills 2-Year-Old While Moving RV At Beach: Report
The mother of a 2-year-old girl struck and killed the toddler while moving an RV at an LA County beach, 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.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Woman Kills Man, Stabs Another In OC Gang-Related Attack: Police
A woman fatally shot a man and stabbed another in a gang-related attack over the weekend, police said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Woman Killed By LAPD Officers During Confrontation: Police
The shooting has been questioned by at least one local civil-rights leader.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Man Armed With Weapons Fatally Shot By Police In OC: Police
A man accused of running toward officers with weapons in each hand was fatally shot by police Saturday morning, police said.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Long Beach: Police
A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Long Beach Friday, authorities said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Found Dead Near Under-Construction 101 Wildlife Crossing
A mountain lion was found dead on the 101 Freeway not far from the future wildlife crossing that aims to reduce cougar fatalities.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Bicyclist Killed In Traffic Collision Near CSULB Identified
A 42-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck near CSULB on Friday, police said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Fire Burns 3 Acres Near Hollywood Bowl, Shuts Down 101 Ramp: LAFD
A fire burned dangerously close to the Hollywood Bowl Sunday afternoon, according to the LAFD.
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Los Angeles|News|
Road-Rage Brawlers Arrested After Assaulting LAX Passenger: LAPD
An elderly bystander was knocked to the ground by two men engaging in a road-rage brawl in the LAX drop-off loop, police said.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
7 Vendors Now Open At Pico Marketplace In Santa Monica
Vendors offering everything from coffee to greeting cards are now selling their wares at Pico Roots.
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Los Angeles|News|
5 Father's Day Freebies: Drive-Thru Diary
From beer-mug ice cream cakes to all-you-can play arcade games, here are the best Father's Day restaurant promotions.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Bar Manager Killed In Santa Monica After Patron Punches Him: Police
A 26-year-old has been charged with murder after punching the bar manager who was escorting him from the establishment, police said.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Sony Pictures Buys Alamo Drafthouse Theater Chain
With the acquisition, Sony becomes the first major Hollywood studio in 75 years to own a movie theater chain.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Firefighters Cut Holes In Luxury Home's Roof, Battle Attic Fire: LAFD
A fire broke out at a Hollywood Hills West home early Wednesday morning, according to the LAFD.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Ballot Measure Would Put More Thieves, Drug Users In Jail: State
Fed up with rampant retail theft, backers of a new ballot measure say California needs to prosecute more aggressively.
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Los Angeles|News|
3 Suspects At Large After LA Supermarket Assault: Police
Three people wanted for beating up a Ralphs employee remain at large, according to police.
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Los Angeles|News|
COVID-19 Vaccines No Longer Required For LA City Employees
Dozens of people were fired by the city of Los Angeles based on their refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.
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Los Angeles|News|
Sam Rubin Honored With Posthumous Emmy Award
The late KTLA entertainment reporter is being recognized for his decades of contributions to TV in Los Angeles.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Chef At SoCal's Kuya Lord Wins James Beard Award
The awards, referred to as the "Oscars of the food world," honor excellence across a range of categories, from fine dining to casual gems.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Dozens Of PCH Speeders Ticketed In June: Latest Numbers For Malibu
The California Highway Patrol has provided an update on enforcement efforts on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
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