Los Angeles|News|
DUI Checkpoints Planned Across Los Angeles This Week
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this week.
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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Culver City, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned For Westside This Week
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this week.
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Los Angeles|News|
New York Bagel Chain To Open 2nd LA Location
It will be the company's second Southern California location.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA County Sees Nation's Biggest Population Decline
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau found that Los Angeles County lost more residents in 2025 than anywhere else in the nation.
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Los Angeles|News|
16 Filthy Dogs Found Abandoned At LA County Park
"Almost every dog had matted fur filled with dirt and poop. They smelled like it too," animal control officials said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Closures Planned For 210 Freeway This Week
The 210 Freeway will be impacted by several closures this week.
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Los Angeles|News|
Groomers Help Matted Rescue Dogs After LA County Animal Raid: Photos
See photos of some of the hundreds of dogs rescued last month from the Antelope Valley getting much-needed makeovers.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Burglar Caught Red-Handed Inside Victim's Living Room In SFV: Report
The man was found inside the living room of a San Fernando Valley home early Wednesday morning, according to KTLA.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Baywatch' Actor Injured In Stunt | Marine Accused Of Stealing Missile | Champion Surf Dog Dies: Patch PM
U-Haul Chase Victim ID'd | Mayor Bass In 2nd Place | 2-Year-Old Drowns | 'Oscars Of Food' Nominees Revealed
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Nihilistic Extremist Denies Grooming LA Girl, 13, For Self Harm And Sex: DOJ
The man traveled from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles to meet up with the girl, who authorities claim planned to commit suicide with him.
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Los Angeles|News|
9 LA County Restaurants, Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Nominees
Known as the “Oscars of food,” the awards recognize eateries and chefs who create exceptional dishes.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
2 Deny Murdering Singer In LA Ambush-Style Shooting
Prosecutors say the 22-year-old singer was killed in a targeted attack.
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Los Angeles|News|
6 New LA Restaurants Added To Michelin Guide
From Italian-Korean fusion to classic Uzbek cuisine, there's a range of dining experiences represented in the guide's six new LA additions.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Fraudster Who Used Phony Address To Get FEMA Wildfire Aid Sentenced To Prison: DOJ
The woman said she lived in Altadena. Authorities discovered the address didn't even exist.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Eye-Biting Black Flies Invade LA Country In Wake Of Heat Wave
The tiny flies are known for their painful bites.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Gelson's Plans To Reopen Palisades Store Destroyed In Fire
The upscale grocer announced it plans to rebuild its Pacific Palisades store.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Weekend-Long Closure Of 405 Freeway Set For April
Another weekend-long closure of part of the 405 Freeway is set for April. Here's what to know to avoid the worst of it.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
Cava Sets Opening Day For New Monrovia Location
The Mediterranean-inspired fast casual chain is opening a new location in Monrovia.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Vacation Rental Peeping Tom | Dancing Waiter Robot Goes Rogue | Gas At $8 A Gallon: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
185 New Speed Cameras Coming To CA Roads: See Where
Speed cameras have already caught hundreds of thousands of speeding drivers in the first two cities to install them.
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