10 Millionth Patent|Banjo Player Booted: Hermosa's Top Stories

HERMOSA BEACH, CA – Here are the top stories from Hermosa Beach and around the South Bay this week:

South Bay Man Makes History With 10 Millionth U.S. Patent
Joseph Marron of Manhattan Beach received the milestone patent for a laser radar system he invented.

Hotel Workers Sue Rancho Palos Verdes Over 'Panic Button' Measure
Although the union collected enough valid signatures, the measure wasn't put on the next scheduled city council meeting, the suit alleges.

South Bay Banjo Player Booted Off 'Bachelorettte'
Ryan Peterson, of Manhattan Beach, was dumped by Becca Kufrin on an episode that aired Monday night

Missing Man Found In Redondo Beach After 3 Days Of Searching
The 30-year-old went missing at about 4 p.m. Thursday when he was last seen on the beach near the Santa Monica Pier

Man Killed In Torrance Parking Lot Shooting
Investigators remained at the scene to collect evidence and try to identify the suspect or suspects involved, police said.

• Cops Identify Man Killed In Torrance Parking Lot Shooting: Police received a shots-fired call around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday and went to the Home Depot at Crenshaw and Lomita boulevards, police said.

Bowling Pass Will Keep South Bay Kids Busy All Summer Long

Bowlero Corp. is now offering Summer Games Passes for bowling, ranging from $9.95 to $58.95

Hermosa Beach Police Increase Enforcement For Fourth Of July

Authorities will be looking to enforce laws regarding banning public intoxication, DUI, underage drinking and drinking on the beach.

SoCalGas Quickly Fixes Gas Leak In Manhattan Beach
The leak was found in the area of Sepulveda and Manhattan Beach boulevards in Manhattan Beach.

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Watch: 4 Baby Mountain Lions Found Near Santa Monica Mountains
This is the first kitten den researchers have documented in the Simi Hills, between the 101 and 118 Freeways.

Women, Minorities Underrepresented In Directors' Chair: Analysis
The annual study examined 651 feature films released theatrically in 2017, including films that earned less than $250,000.

Watch: Actress Mary McCormack & Husband's Tesla Catches Fire
The actress said the car burst into flames "out of the blue" while her husband, director Michael Morris, was driving in West Hollywood.

2 Hurt In LAX Crash, Shutting Down Terminal 5 Departures
Expect delays at LAX where lower level Terminal 5 departure lanes were shut down after because of a major-injury crash.

Chubbs, The Internet's Beloved Fat Cat, Gets Adopted
When Yvette Viola lost her own tubby kitty, she didn't think she was ready for another. Then she saw Chubbs.

Looking to buy a new home, or just want to peek at the houses on the market near you?

This Manhattan Beach Estate Will Make Your Jaw Drop
It includes all amenities you'd expect a $13.7 million home to have, like a media room, gym, billiards room, wine cellar, library, & more.

Turn This $725,000 Rancho Palos Verdes 'Fixer' Into a Dream House

Recently price reduced, this two-bedroom home is in a great location and has a lot of potential.

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