Richard Core, Patch Staff

Beverly Hills, CA|News|Feb 2013

Beverly Hills Residents at the Oscars

Patch is on the lookout for Beverly Hills' own at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Encino-Tarzana, CA|News|Feb 2013

Encino-Tarzana Resident at the Oscars

Patch is on the lookout for Encino's and Tarzana's own at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Hollywood, CA|News|Feb 2013

Security Is High for Academy Awards [Video]

Streets around Dolby Theatre are blocked off, with concrete barriers, high chain-link fences and LAPD officers controlling access.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|Feb 2013

Searchable Database of L.A. Priest Abuse Files

Documents released by the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles can be searched easily in this database produced by KPCC.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Beverly Hills, CA|News|Jan 2013

Kelsey Grammer Looking to Flip N. Linden Drive Home

The actor reportedly bought the 5,683-square-foot residence eight months ago.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Malibu, CA|News|Dec 2012

Young Sea Lion Rescued from Big Rock

The male yearling, apparently ill, was pulled from the rocks by California Wildlife Center personnel.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Long Beach, CA|News|Dec 2012

Man Shot by Officer During Foot Chase, Police Say

Incident occurred at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday near Long Beach Boulevard and Seventh Street.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Encino-Tarzana, CA|News|Dec 2012

Readers! Tell Us Your Top Encino-Tarzana Stories of 2012

What are the biggest stories that happened in the neighborhood this year?

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Calabasas|News|Dec 2012

Deck the House Contest: 2 L.A. Houses Are Finalists. Vote!

Houses in Sherman Oaks and Chatsworth are among the top local vote-getters. If one of them comes out ahead in the final round of voting, it will win $100,000 for LAUSD schools.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Sherman Oaks, CA|News|Dec 2012

Vote for Our Own 'Deck the House' Finalist

Mike Ziemkowski's Sherman Oaks home is one of the 25 finalists in Patch’s national Deck the House contest. You can vote now to help Mike win.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|Dec 2012

Last Day to Vote for Chatsworth House to Win $100,000 for LAUSD Schools

Wendy Wells' house in Chatsworth is one of the 25 finalists in Patch’s Deck the House contest. Today is the last day to vote and help her entry win.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|Dec 2012

Rainbow Heralds Arrival of Cold, Clear Days

National Weather Service predicts mostly clear skies through Christmas Day.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

West Hollywood, CA|News|Nov 2012

Gay Vote Proved a Boon for Obama

LGBT voters favored the president by more than a 3-to-1 margin. Yet, Republicans don't appear ready to change their positions.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Hollywood, CA|News|Oct 2012

'Critical' Fire Danger Warning Issued for L.A. County

Forecast of high winds and very dry air Wednesday night through Friday prompts "fire weather watch."

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Woodland Hills, CA|News|Oct 2012

Update: Sherman Forcibly Grabs Berman at Debate [VIDEO]

In YouTube video posted by Berman campaign, Sherman is heard to shout "Do you want to get into this?"

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Woodland Hills, CA|News|Oct 2012

Sherman Forcibly Grabs Berman at Debate [VIDEO]

In YouTube video posted by Berman campaign, Sherman is heard to shout "Do you want to get into this?"

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Hollywood, CA|News|Sep 2012

VIDEO: Runyon Canyon Was Perfect for Seeing Endeavour—Even With the Hike

Climbing to the park's lookout pays off with a spectacular fly-over of the 747 ferrying the retired space shuttle.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

West Hollywood, CA|News|Sep 2012

West Hollywood Patch Team Is Growing

New editors will continue to provide coverage of issues and events you care about most.

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Calabasas|News|Jun 2012

Hal Abrams Joins Union Bank's Consumer Lending Group in Calabasas

Richard Core, Patch Staff

Hollywood, CA|News|Aug 2012

TV Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Hollywood

KTLA news chopper suffers apparent oil leak, makes smoky landing in empty parking lot.

Richard Core, Patch Staff