Hollywood, CA|News|
Intruder Wakes Up Sleeping Woman In Hollywood Hills: Report
A home invader woke up a woman inside a Hollywood Hills home early Monday morning, according to a report.
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|
Abandoned Apartment Building Catches Fire In Hollywood: LAFD
An abandoned apartment building caught fire in Hollywood over the weekend, according to the LAFD.
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Malibu, CA|News|
New LAX Flight Paths Are Too Loud For Malibu, Officials Say
The city is pushing back against three new LAX flight paths they say have a particularly strong negative impact on Malibu.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Family Therapist Pleads Not Guilty To Child Porn Charge
Charged with distribution of child porn, an LA man is accused of arranging to meet up with who he thought was a teen girl, the DOJ said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Homeless Man Dumped On LA Sidewalk By Burbank PD: Councilman
Burbank officers were caught on camera dumping a severely injured man in LA, leaving him to fend for himself, a councilman says.
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Los Angeles|News|
Era Of Fast-Food Mashups Gets 16 Times Cheezier: Drive-Thru Diary
With Cheez-Its 16 times bigger than normal, Taco Bell hopes to recreate the magic of the Doritos Locos Taco.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
$1M Raised For Homelessness At Salvation Army Beverly Hills Gala
Terry Crews and Rebecca King-Crews were honored at the gala for their philanthropic support in the fight against homelessness.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Palisades Gets $5K For Policing 'Disruptive Teenage Activity:' Report
Complaints about teens drinking, partying and even chasing people with tasers has caught the attention of public safety officials.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Beach Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels: County
Recent testing revealed one Santa Monica beach has bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels: County
Recent testing revealed several Malibu beaches have bacteria levels that exceed health standards, officials said.
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Los Angeles|News|
GPS-Tracked Package Leads To Porch Pirate’s Fatal Crash: Police
The pursuit of a stolen package came to a deadly conclusion early Wednesday morning, according to police.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
2 BHPD Leaders Earn Doctoral Degrees: Learn About Their Dissertations
Two Beverly Hills Police Department leaders recently earned doctoral degrees, where they studied topics on modern policing.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Hazardous Waste, Electronics To Be Accepted At Malibu Collection Event
The collection event will allow residents to bring their waste to City Hall and have it removed from their trunk or pickup bed.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Vandal Who Wielded Fire Extinguisher At Agoura Restaurant Sought: LASD
Deputies are searching for a person wanted for vandalizing a restaurant with a fire extinguisher early in the morning last month.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Road Paving Project Planned For Malibu Park Area This Week
Crews will be paving a street in the Malibu Park area over the next week.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Earthquake Hits SoCal Tuesday Afternoon, Did You Feel It?
An earthquake jolted Southern California Tuesday afternoon; officials say it was likely an aftershock of a quake that struck this weekend.
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Los Angeles|News|
Gender-Affirming Care For LGBTQ Foster Youth Approved In LA County
As many states are banning gender-affirming care for youth, LA County is expanding what it says can be life-saving resources for trans kids.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
6 Tied Up In Home Invasion, Suspects At Large: LAPD
Six people were zip tied and their mouths taped shut during a home-invasion robbery in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Firefighters Extinguish Flames Outside Palisades Home: Report
A fire that broke out outside a Pacific Palisades home Monday didn't spread to the structure thanks to firefighters' quick work.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
5-Year Homeless Encampment Dismantled In Hollywood
A longstanding encampment was dismantled and 30 people were placed in temporary housing as part of the latest Inside Safe operation.
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