Long Beach|News|
Police Searching For Man Who Disappeared After Walking Away From Long Beach Home
Long Beach Police are searching for an at-risk man who was last seen on foot about 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Mark Nero is the South Bay editor for Patch. He is a longtime journalist and previously wrote for the Long Beach Press-Telegram and Daily Breeze. He can be contacted via email at mark.nero@patch.com.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Palos Verdes Peninsula Election Guide: What’s On The June 2 Ballot
As the 2026 election nears, here's what you need to know about what's on the ballot in Palos Verdes Peninsula cities.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Election Guide: What’s On The June 2 Ballot
As the 2026 election nears, here's what you need to know about what's on the ballot in Santa Monica.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Redondo Beach Election Guide: What’s On The June 2 Ballot
As the 2026 election nears, here's what you need to know about what's on the ballot in Redondo Beach.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Election Guide: What’s On The June 2 Ballot
As the 2026 election nears, here's what you need to know about what's on the ballot in Manhattan Beach.
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Long Beach|News|
Long Beach Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot
As the election nears, here's what you need to know about what's on the June 2 ballot in Long Beach.
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Long Beach|News|
Serial Chain-Snatching Robbery Suspect Arrested In Long Beach: Police
A man who allegedly snatched chains from three victims in the same neighborhood on the same day last month in Long Beach has been arrested.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Winners Of Santa Monica Student Poster Contest Revealed
The City of Santa Monica has named the 16 kids in grades Kindergarten through 12th who have won its annual student poster contest.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
18 Arrests Made In Manhattan Beach, Weekly Crime Report Shows
There were 873 calls for service and 18 arrests made in Manhattan Beach during the week of April 23-29, according to police data.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Lineup Revealed For Inaugural LA Jazz Fest At Dockweiler Beach
The lineup for the inaugural LA Jazz Festival has been revealed, and it includes many well-known Jazz and R&B artists.
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Long Beach|News|
Woman Who Died After Falling On Cruise Ship Near Catalina Identified
A woman who fell to her death from a stateroom balcony aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship near Catalina Island has been identified.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
South Bay Native Explores The Otherworldly In Premiere Of 'Shades And Shadows'
Veteran actor Amanda Vitiello, who lived in the South Bay while growing up, is headlining a new play that's set in ancient Greece.
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Long Beach|News|
CSULB Alum Explores The Otherworldly In Premiere Of 'Shades And Shadows'
Cal State Long Beach graduate Amanda Vitiello is headlining a new play that's set in ancient Greece.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Dramatic Rescue On Palos Verdes Coast As Injured Person Is Airlifted To Hospital
County fire officials have rescued a person who became trapped on or near a cliff in the Palos Verdes area.
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Long Beach|News|
Pizza Place Raffling Off Mystery Contents Of Long-Unopened Safe In Long Beach: Report
On May 3, Mooney’s Pizza Tavern is reportedly having a safe-opening party where a $5 ticket could win you the safe's mystery contents.
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Long Beach|News|
Large Gym Chain To Close Long Beach Facility
LA Fitness has announced that one of its locations in the Long Beach area is closing soon.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
BeachLife Festival, Featuring Duran Duran, Chainsmokers, Offspring, More Returns To South Bay
The 2026 edition of the BeachLife music festival comes to the Redondo Beach waterfront from May 1-3.
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Rents Decline In Santa Monica As Part Of Downward LA County Trend, Study Finds
Rents in Los Angeles County have fallen to their lowest level in four years, including in Santa Monica, a Realtor.com study has found.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
South Bay Man Charged In Trump Assassination Attempt Took Selfies With Weapons Beforehand: DOJ
Cole Tomas Allen posed for pictures in a hotel room mirror minutes before carrying out a plot to kill Donald Trump, the Justice Dept. said.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
South Bay Middle School Student Wins Grand Prize At Regional Art Contest
A Manhattan Beach middle schooler has been named a grand prize winner at West Basin Municipal Water District's student art contest.
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