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Plastic Ban | New Market |Father's Day: Hermosa Beach Top Stories

Meth & Molotov Cocktail | Cops ID Motorist Killed In Crash | Obesity On The Decline | $2,000 Scholarship : Week In Review

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

Bicyclist Allegedly Riding With Meth & Molotov Cocktail Arrested
A 26-year-old already on probation for felony vandalism & making criminal threats was arrested in Torrance after a traffic violation.

Authorities Identify Motorcyclist Killed In Torrance Crash
A blue 2017 Yamaha motorcycle...had collided with the center median for an unknown reason," police said.

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Manhattan Beach Bans Single-Use Plastic Straws, Utensils
There is a grace period for local businesses to exhaust their existing supply and find alternatives by Jan. 1, 2019.

Lazy Acres Natural Market To Open South Bay Location
The new store will be located where Artesia Boulevard connects Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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Have You Seen This Manhattan Beach Burglary Suspect?
He tried to enter several homes and was caught on two doorbell cameras before going into several unlocked cars instead.

Father & Son, Then & Now: Palos Verdes Father's Day Photo
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Childhood Obesity Rates Drastically Decrease In Redondo Beach
One in five Redondo Beach elementary school students were considered obese in 2006, according to reports.

Mira Costa Student Awarded $2,000 Scholarship From Chamber
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce John Workman Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student.


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Sitter Leaves SoCal Boy In 120-Degree Car For Hours: Police
A 6-year-old boy was rescued from a 120-degree car after his 60-year-old babysitter allegedly left him alone for hours to go shopping.

VA Clerk Stole More Than 1,000 VA Patient Identies, Police Allege
The trove of patients' personal information was found during a traffic stop at the VA campus in Long Beach, police said.

SoCal Commuters May Be Unknowingly Driving Deathtraps
The federal government is trying to get residents in the San Fernando Valley to see if their vehicle has a deadly airbag defect.

Police Raid Home Of Disgraced USC Gynecologist
After complaints about former Dr. George Tyndall's behavior toward patients including photographing their genitals, police raided his home.

The Southland Is In For a Brutal Fire Season, Authorities Warn
Southern Californians can expect near daily outbreaks of wildfires, fire department officials warn.

Southland Immigration Raids Net 162 Including Sex Offenders
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 162 people in a three-day Southland raid targeting people with criminal records.


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


There are some great contemporary homes for sale in the South Bay right now:

Contemporary Condo In Palos Verdes Has Vaulted Ceilings For $445K
An open floor plan paired with vaulted ceilings allow for a fresh breeze and natural light to flow through the unit.

'Panoramic' Ocean Views In Redondo Beach For $14M
This house was built to enjoy the ocean views, but also include amenities like a wet bar, wine cellar, media/game room and an elevator.

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