Malibu, CA|News|
Meet A. Sam Dibaei, Candidate For Malibu City Council
A. Sam Dibaei told Patch why he should be elected to the Malibu City Council. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
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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Malibu, CA|News|
Shark Bites Kayaker Twice During Fishing Trip Off Malibu: Reports
A fisherman was bitten twice after hooking a shark from his kayak near Paradise Cove, reports.
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Los Angeles|News|
5 New In-N-Out Openings In CA | Rollercoaster Shutters After Deaths | 2 Top Food Cities: 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.
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Los Angeles|News|
CA About To Go Pedal To The Metal On Speed Cameras: When And Where 185 Cameras Go Live
A handful of recently installed speed cameras clocked more than 100,000 violations in one week.
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Los Angeles|News|
5 New In-N-Out Locations Set To Open Soon In CA: See Where
Five new In-N-Out Burger locations are set to open soon in California.
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Los Angeles|News|
Vacant Storefronts Could Get New Life Under CA Pop-Up Business Law
The new law lets qualifying pop-up businesses operate in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days.
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Los Angeles|News|
Prolonged SoCal Heat Wave 20 Degrees Above Normal Begins: Here’s When It Will Peak
Temperatures are expected to be dangerously hot across Southern California for about a week, according to forecasters.
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Los Angeles|News|
Raman Defends Gaza Stance | 'Big One' Warning | Keeping Olympics Billions Local: LA Government This Week
Also: LA reopens debates over noncitizen voting and police reform, while the county moves to implement California's new "Hug Act."
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Los Angeles|News|
Olympics Expected To Drive $13B In Spending Across LA County
A new report projects billions in games-related spending, tens of thousands of jobs and major infrastructure investment ahead of 2028.
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Los Angeles|News|
CEO Accused Of Illegally Shipping Restricted AI Tech To China In LA County Case
The man is accused of using his LA County tech company to smuggle more than $300 million in restricted servers to China.
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Across California, CA|News|
Newsom Signs Campus Sexual Violence Laws As Horrific Case Sheds Spotlight On Issue
The legislation comes as renewed scrutiny of a Cornell sexual assault case puts campus safety back in the national spotlight.
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Malibu, CA|News|
PCH Cameras Catch 100K Speeding Violations In 9 Days
The city pushed back the start of its 60-day warning period as officials make installation adjustments and study speed limits.
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Los Angeles|News|
Trucking Company Scheme Used To Steal $2M In Cargo Across SoCal: Feds
The scheme targeted shipments of televisions, laptops, appliances and other consumer goods across Southern California, prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Boy Dies In 4th-Story Fall At LA High School: Reports
A boy died Wednesday after falling from a fourth-story building on campus, according to reports.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
South Bay SWAT Teams Help Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew
A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.
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Los Angeles|News|
6 Arrested As High-End Vehicle Theft Crew Busted Across LA County, OC
A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.
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Orange County, CA|News|
6 Arrested As High-End Vehicle Theft Crew Busted Across OC, LA County
A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew
A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.
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Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Beverly Hills SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew
A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Redondo Beach SWAT Helps Bust High-End Vehicle Theft Crew
A multiagency investigation linked the crew to stolen luxury vehicles, police pursuits, a carjacking and more.
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