Body Washed Ashore|Brain Tumor Siblings: Hermosa's Top Stories

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

Body Washed Ashore In San Pedro, Does It Belong To Missing Woman?
Authorities are working to determine if it is that of a 26-year-old woman who went missing last weekend.

Fundraiser Underway For South Bay Siblings With Brain Tumors
Medical professionals told the family they have never encountered siblings diagnosed with a brain tumor within weeks of each other.

Crews Search For Missing Woman In Ocean Off San Pedro
Officers found items belonging to the 26-year-old near a trail where she was last seen.

Man Sentenced To Life For 1984 Murder Of South Bay Woman
This is the third time Henry Earl Duncan, now 53, has been sentenced for the stabbing death of his supervisor.

Club Pilates Palos Verdes Opens In Rolling Hills Estates
The Grand Opening Celebration will include deals like free introductory classes and discounts off memberships and retail.

South Bay Student Picked To Attend Student Conference In Canada
Noki Lam, a 10-year-old from Manhattan Beach, was chosen because he studies three years above his school grade level in math.

South Bay Hosts Needed To House International Students
Teens from Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Spain are in need of a host family.

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Rancho Palos Verdes
The fire is burning between homes in the 27100 block of Whitestone Road.

Anonymous Buyer Purchases AES Power Plant In Redondo Beach
The deal will likely spark a land use debate, and voters have rejected changing the zoning laws in the past.

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Man In Boxers And Superhero Poses Shuts Down 101 Freeway
Rush hour commuters were not amused Wednesday when a shirtless man unfurled homemade signs above the 101 Freeway, forcing its closure.

Boy, 10, Came Out As Gay Shortly Before His Violent Death
Los Angeles County leaders are reeling after another little boy was reportedly tortured and killed after more than a dozen reports of abuse.

Obama To Headline DNC Fundraiser In LA Area
Singer Christina Aguilera will perform at the event, with tickets going for $2,700 to $100,000.

Joe Jackson, Patriarch Of The Musical Jackson Family, Has Died
Joe Jackson, the controversial patriarch and music manager of the Jackson family, has died. He was 89.

Hijack Scare Grounds LA-Bound Flight At JFK
A pilot mistakenly signaled a hijacking to the JFK control tower, prompting police to surround the JetBlue plane packed with passengers.

Grammy Awards Expand Nominees In Attempt To Diversify
The Recording Academy will increase the number of nominees from five to eight in four of the top categories.

Academy of Motion Pictures Balloons In Bid For Diversity
After backlash over the Oscars' back-to-back all-white nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences dramatically diversified.

Pres. Trump To Rep. Maxine Waters: 'Be Careful What You Wish For'
Twitter warning, which included I.Q. jab, from the president to the congresswoman followed her rallying to "push back" on administration.

LA County July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events throughout the Los Angeles area.

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Own A Part Of Redondo Beach History With This 106-Year-Old Home
This quaint cottage is on an oversized lot and includes a large sun deck and detached garage.

Own The Copper Dome Home In Malibu For $1.4 Million

The home is "move right in" ready, including all furnishings and appliances – it even includes a pool and spa, too!

This Santa Monica Duplex Is 108 Years Old, But Doesn't Look It

Even though it was built in 1910, the property is fresh and updated, giving it a bright and modern look.

Hidden Behind Hedges: Tiny Beach Bungalow For Sale In Venice

Sweet, one-bedroom charmer with a vintage vibe.

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