Los Angeles|News|
Norms To Offer 77-Cent Hotcakes For 1 Day Across SoCal
Norms will mark its 77th anniversary with a one-day deal at restaurants across Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
Chris is a Patch editor covering Los Angeles County, with a focus on the city of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Northridge and Chatsworth.
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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Los Angeles|News|
Largest-Ever Animal Rescue Operation In LA County Leads To 35 Charges
More than 300 animals were found living in severely unsanitary conditions at the Antelope Valley rescue, according to prosecutors.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills Police Promote 20-Year Department Veteran To Captain
Kevin Orth will oversee personnel, training, records, communications and the department’s budget team beginning Saturday.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Disney Names First-Ever Technology Chief As It Bets Bigger On AI
Disney has found its first-ever companywide chief technology officer from the AI sector.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
2 Injured In Hollywood Apartment Fire Involving Lithium-Ion Battery
The fire broke out Friday morning at a Hollywood apartment building.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Coastal Cleanup Day Returns Saturday In Malibu
Volunteers will fan out across Malibu on Saturday to remove trash and plastic pollution from beaches and parks.
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Los Angeles|News|
Coastal Cleanup Day Is Saturday Across LA County, From Beaches To Inland Communities
Volunteers will fan out across LA County on Saturday to remove trash and plastic pollution from beaches, waterways, parks and neighborhoods.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
7 Injured In Reseda Crash Involving Metro Bus
Six people were transported for medical treatment after a three-vehicle crash involving a Metro bus Friday morning.
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Los Angeles|News|
3 LA County Restaurants Named Among Best In America By New York Times
Three restaurants in Los Angeles County have been named to the 2026 Restaurant List.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
2 Murder Charges Filed Against Driver In Chatsworth Bus Crash That Killed 2
The Metro bus crash tied to murder charges was the wreck NewsChopper4 was covering when it crashed nearby, killing a reporter and pilot.
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Los Angeles|News|
Homeless Funds Spent On Nightclub, Real Estate In $7.5M LA County Fraud Scheme: DOJ
Two people were arrested and a third remains a fugitive as part of a federal homelessness fraud and corruption crackdown.
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Los Angeles|News|
SGV Man Admits Robbing Mail Carriers, Using Stolen Keys To Steal Mail: DOJ
The man admitted robbing two postal carriers, stealing mail with their keys and assaulting federal officers during his arrest.
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Los Angeles|News|
Man Missing From Marina Del Rey Considered At Risk, Possibly Armed: Sheriff
Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a man who went missing from Marina del Rey this week.
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Los Angeles|News|
More Than 100 Earthquakes Rattle LA County In Days, With Another Thursday Afternoon
More than 100 earthquakes have hit the same area of Los Angeles County over the last week.
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Los Angeles|News|
405-Marina Freeway Connector Will Be Shut Down This Weekend
The ramp connecting the 405 and Marina freeways will be shut down for the entire weekend.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Rare Sea Snakes, Tropical Fish Could Turn Up Along San Diego County Coast During El Niño
Warmer waters could bring yellow-bellied sea snakes, tropical reef fish and other unusual visitors north to Southern California.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Rare Sea Snakes, Tropical Fish Could Turn Up Along Laguna Beach Coast During El Niño
Warmer waters could bring yellow-bellied sea snakes, tropical reef fish and other unusual visitors north to Southern California.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Rare Sea Snakes, Tropical Fish Could Turn Up Along OC Coast During El Niño
Warmer waters could bring yellow-bellied sea snakes, tropical reef fish and other unusual visitors north to Southern California.
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Los Angeles|News|
Rare Sea Snakes, Tropical Fish Could Turn Up Along LA County Coast During El Niño
Warmer waters could bring yellow-bellied sea snakes, tropical reef fish and other unusual visitors north to Southern California.
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Los Angeles|News|
Firefighters Build Wheelchair Ramp After Thief Leaves Woman Trapped At Home
The LAFD crew built and installed a custom ramp after learning a resident had been trapped inside her home for days.
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