Fire, Burglary, Crashes: Police Log Redondo Beach, South Bay

REDONDO BEACH, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Redondo 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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