Across California, CA|News|
$100M In Tax Refunds About To Expire In CA: Here's How To Claim
The IRS owes nearly $100 million to CA taxpayers: But if residents don't act this week, they'll miss out on claiming their cash.
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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Malibu, CA|News|
Man Who Died In PCH Crash Tuesday Identified By Authorities
One man was killed in a crash that shut down a stretch of PCH in Malibu for several hours Tuesday afternoon.
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Culver City, CA|News|
Mural Project In Culver City Earns Microgrant
Working with local schools, one Culver City resident plans to paint a mural to honor a neighborhood garden.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Tree-Planting Effort In Santa Monica Earns Microgrant
In an effort to support community cohesion, one Santa Monica resident is making an effort to plant trees.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Fatal Crash On PCH In Malibu Snarls Traffic Tuesday Afternoon
PCH was shut down in Malibu following a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
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Los Angeles|News|
100 Projects Get Microgrants To Uplift Neighborhoods Across LA County
The projects selected by the Nextdoor Kind Foundation include planting trees to support community cohesion and a mural-painting effort.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Trump Is Coming To Beverly Hills For A $250,000-A-Head Fundraiser
The city includes several precincts where Donald Trump edged out Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
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Los Angeles|News|
Grossman Prosecutors Removed From Case, DA Cites Conflict Of Interest
The move comes as the supervising prosecutor in the case, who is facing 11 felonies, is being represented by the same attorney as Grossman.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Accused Of Bass Home Break-In Gives Jailhouse Interview
The man accused of breaking into Mayor Karen Bass' house says he was on a five-day meth binge during the burglary.
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Los Angeles|News|
Gang Member Who Shot Deputy In The Back Jailed Without Bail: DA
A man accused of attempting to murder an LA County sheriff's deputy in a broad-daylight shooting last month pleaded not guilty Monday.
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Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Cocaine Kingpin Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge: DOJ
The LA County man ran an operation that sent kilos of cocaine to Alaska on commercial flights and through the mail, prosecutors said.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Learn How To Properly Recycle Organic Waste At Malibu's Next Workshop
You're now required to separate food waste from garbage – you can learn more and get a free kitchen bin at a workshop Wednesday.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Beaches Rebound After Sewage Spill
It's safe to swim at several beaches that were shuttered due to a sewage spill last week, health officials said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Hiker Rescued By Paramedics After 15-Foot Fall In Runyon Canyon: LAFD
A hiker fell 15 feet in a remote area of Runyon Canyon Thursday evening, the LAFD said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Sam Rubin, Longtime KTLA Reporter, Dies At 64
The entertainment reporter died after appearing on the KTLA "Morning News" show Friday.
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Los Angeles|News|
Chili's, McDonald's And The Battle For The $11 Combo: Drive-Thru Diary
Chain restaurants are wooing customers away from the drive-thru with cheap combo meals that are often a better deal than fast food.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Dumpster Fire Ignites Palm Tress In Hollywood Hills: LAFD
The blaze prompted the closure of a key 101 Freeway offramp Thursday night.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Pulls The Plug On 2nd Wilshire/Rodeo Subway Entrance
Ballooning costs prompted the city to cancel plans for a subway entrance closest to Beverly Hills' commercial core.
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Malibu, CA|News|
X-Ray Machine Stolen In Calabasas Dentist Office Burglary: Deputies
The suspect broke into the dentist's office twice in one day, deputies said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Brutal Assault Shown In TMZ Video Helps LAPD Arrest Suspect: Police
A violent Hollywood Boulevard assault captured on video that was shared by TMZ helped detectives locate the suspect, police said.
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