Crime & Safety
Fire, Burglary, Crashes: Police Log Manhattan Beach, South Bay
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the Manhattan Beach area.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Manhattan Beach area this week.
- Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Announces Retirement: Fire Chief Robert Espinosa's retirement will go into effect December 23.
- Pedestrian Hit While Crossing Street In Torrance: The man was walking outside of a crosswalk when he was struck, police said.
- Parents Of Fatally Injured Teen Sue LA County, CalTrans: The 13-year-old was hit by a Metro bus while riding her bicycle in Redondo Beach.
- Car Fire Reported Near Redondo Beach: The incident occurred near the 110 Freeway and Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to California Highway Patrol
- Officers Search For Burglary Suspects In Redondo Beach: A containment has been set up in the area of 182 Street and Felton Avenue
- Registered Sex Offender Pleads Not Guilty To 1980 Palos Verdes Murder: The victim, a 20-year-old pregnant newlywed, was found dead on a beach in Palos Verdes Estates.
- Single-Story Building Set On Fire In Wilmington: Forty firefighters knocked down the flames at the vacant commercial building.
- Firefighters Drench Brush Fire Near Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall: The quarter-acre brush fire briefly threatened homes in the area.
- Conviction Upheld For Murder Of 4-Year-Old In Rancho Palos Verdes: The father was convicted of murder after the young girl took a plunge over a 120-foot cliff nearly 17 years ago.
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