Child prostitution is a problem in the South Bay and Long Beach, says Los Angeles County Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe.
The Hermosa Beach City Council on Tuesday will hold a public hearing to discuss adding two additional beach volleyball courts just south of 16th Street. Take our poll below.
Registering to vote online and banning the sale of shark fins complete this list of 10 interesting new laws.
Renewal forms for 2012-2013 residential parking permits will be mailed soon, according to the city.
The California Supreme Court rules that state lawmakers have a right to seize $1.7 billion to solve the state deficit.
Laws regarding booster seats and DUI offenders will kick into January 1.
Did you know a number of state laws that go into effect in the new year were introduced by either State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler?
Each year the city helps residents dispose, recycle their holiday trees.
The board earmarked $22.3 million to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout the state.
Follow Kris Kringle's every move online through NORAD, the military organization responsible for North America's aerospace and maritime defense.
California Secretary of State certifies a new political party, the Americans Elect, bringing total number of political parties to appear on 2012 election ballot to seven. Plus, take our poll.
Six restaurants in Hermosa Beach fall under a "B" grade, the rest inspected by the county earn "A" grades, according to the Department of Public Health.
Hermosa Beach City Council approves "cab starter" program for late night weekends, holidays.
The trial date in the 13-year contract dispute between city, oil company reset to April 4.
The Hermosa Beach City Council postpones vote on allowing space for a permanent community garden in South Park.
A sunset beach scene wins the city's second annual parking permit art contest.
The state report concludes that the Division of the State Architect has limited authority to penalize school districts where buildings don't comply with safety law, but recommends changes.
The Hermosa Beach City Council will discuss amending the South Park Master Plan to allow permanent space for the community garden.
The Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Commission approves most special events that applied to be on the 2012 city calendar. Events subsequently will be brought before City Council.
The city will allow up to three hours of free parking at street parking meters downtown starting Sunday, Dec. 11.
The Beach Cities step their way to 1st Place in the national walking challenge for a third year in a row with more than 340 million steps walked.
Highlighting Tuesday's City Council meeting was the swearing in of three re-elected officials, as well as the new city treasurer.
The Hermosa Beach City Council is to swear in newly elected officers.
Los Angeles County has seen the fewest number of reports since 1989, according to Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations.
The revamped Hermosa Beach website aims to offer easier access to information.
Hermosa Beach holds a municipal election—here is a roundup of the results and latest news.
City government offices, banks and local services will be closed Friday for the federal holiday.
Apply by Nov. 30 for property tax reassessment. 'Property values have dropped in nearly every area of Los Angeles County,' tax assessor says.
With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, Hermosa Beach residents pass the city-backed Business License Tax Committee's ordinance and vote down a "flawed" competing measure.
With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, incumbents Michael DiVirgilio and Peter Tucker hold onto leads. City Treasurer candidate David Cohn defeats incumbent John Workman.
A South Bay town hall meeting is set for Thursday as RePower LA aims to promote clean energy.
Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday for elections scheduled in Hermosa Beach.
The Hermosa Beach City Council is to discuss updating zoning code to include provisions for communication services, as well as vote on adopting a public smoking ban.
Southern California voters favor public transportation investment over roads, according to a Move LA survey.
Then, tattoo artists sue Hermosa Beach for rights to open shop, and win. Now, residents challenge the city's tattoo policy, and some claims get dismissed.
Patch looks at the city and state laws governing recycling theft and garbage-picking. Some residents say the practices continue to be a local nuisance.
In just one week, Hermosa Beach residents will head to the polls. Here's a look at the candidates, ballot measures, and where to vote.
"Rulings [in pre-trial hearing] do not materially change the scope and direction of the trial or the defenses that the City will present to the jury," according to Hermosa Beach City Attorney.
Group given OK to gather signatures in attempt to place a measure that would "regulate marijuana like wine" on next year's ballot.
A pretrial hearing is set for Monday in the 13-year contract dispute between city, oil company.