Malibu, CA|News|
Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens, But Traffic Controls Remain
The thoroughfare reopened Sunday following a three-month closure due to a landslide, but traffic controls will remain during certain hours.
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|
Vacant Hollywood Home, Site Of Previous Blaze, Catches Fire Again
The two-story home was vacant and boarded up, firefighters said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Possible Bomb Threat Prompts LAPD Investigation In Hollywood
Police were investigating a possible bomb threat in Hollywood Friday afternoon, according to the LAPD.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hollywood Boulevard Makeover Plans Revealed: See Photos
Parking and travel lanes will be removed from a long stretch of Hollywood Boulevard as part of a plan to reimagine the street.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Starbucks Worker Claims Sexual Harassment In Lawsuit
A barista at a Malibu Starbucks claims in a lawsuit she was forced to resign after enduring sexual harassment from two male coworkers.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Earthquake Hits SoCal Friday Morning, Did You Feel It?
An earthquake rattled Southern California Friday morning.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Topanga Canyon Boulevard Set To Reopen After Nearly 3-Month Closure
The critical link between the Valley and Pacific Coast Highway is set to reopen ahead of schedule following a landslide.
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Culver City, CA|News|
2 Killed In Fiery 405 Freeway Crash Friday Morning
The deadly crash shut down the northbound side of the 405 Freeway.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Beach Among 10 Best In California: New Ranking
Of the hundreds of beaches up and down California, Santa Monica Beach is among the 10 best, according to a new ranking.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
WeHo Pride Returns This Weekend: Everything You Need To Know
Here's what you need to know about street closures, parking, the music lineup and the parade schedule.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
PCH Lane-Shift Construction Begins At Tramonto Slide Site
Crews are working to adjust lanes on Pacific Coast Highway in response to a landslide.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Homeless Man Assaults Elderly Woman Walking At SaMo Beach: Police
A homeless man is facing felony charges after he pushed down an elderly woman who was walking on the beach path, police said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Hate-Crime Beating In LA County Leads To Federal Felony Charge: DOJ
An Asian American woman walking to work was seriously injured by a man who yelled "you don’t belong here" as he beat her, prosecutors said.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Culver City Hate-Crime Beating Leads To Federal Felony Charge: DOJ
A woman walking to work in Culver City was seriously injured by a man who yelled "you don’t belong here," prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Plan To Shoot Catalina Island Deer From Helicopters Killed
"I heard from residents who were terrified at the thought of bullets raining down from helicopters," Supervisor Janice Hahn said.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Lifeguard Sues Over Policy Of Flying Pride Flag
The self-professed evangelical Christian claims he was retaliated against when he refused to hoist a Pride Flag last year.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Effort Launched To Give Sam Rubin A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
After the well-loved KTLA entertainment reporter died earlier this month, an effort is underway to memorialize him in Hollywood forever.
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Los Angeles|News|
Sonic Booms Expected To Rattle SoCal Tuesday
It could get jarring Tuesday afternoon across Southern California and the Central Coast, when multiple sonic booms may be heard and felt.
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Los Angeles|News|
McDonald's Fires Back At Chili's With A $5 Combo: Drive-Thru Diary
The value meal battle between fast food standbys and sit-down chain restaurants is heating up, but is it only for a limited time?
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Malibu, CA|News|
Blood Drive Set For Malibu Amid Worst Blood Shortage In Decades
The Red Cross in January said it was facing the lowest levels of blood donation in 20 years.
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