Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Torrance Named LA County's Most Business-Friendly Large City
Torrance beat six other finalists for the 2026 award, citing business growth, aerospace investment and support for local employers.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Woman Accused Of $47K Welfare Fraud, Hiding $1M In Investments
Prosecutors say Ogi Buyan collected nearly $47,060 in public benefits while repeatedly concealing substantial financial assets.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Massive Microsoft Outage Hits South Bay City Halls, Disrupts Government Communications
Microsoft's outage disrupted city employees across the South Bay and Santa Monica, prompting a public alert in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica College To Feed 2,500 At Thanksgiving Celebration
Santa Monica College's Thanksgiving tradition returns Nov. 23-24, with a $250,000 fundraising goal and a coat drive for students in need.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Becomes Outdoor Digital Art Gallery
New video artworks are lighting up downtown screens, with live dance, music and special screenings planned for Saturday.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes Woman Indicted In Federal Voter Fraud Case
A Rancho Palos Verdes woman is accused of illegally voting in 2024 and lying on her citizenship application.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Plans For 8 New Redondo Beach Pickleball Courts Spark Design Debate
Redondo Beach has budgeted nearly $1.2 million for eight courts at Aviation Park, but players want changes to fencing, access and lighting.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
White House Warns Long Beach's Robert Garcia That Trump Investigations Could Be Criminal
The former Long Beach mayor rejected a White House warning that certain congressional investigations could cross into criminal conduct.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
7-Story Manhattan Beach Housing Project Advances Despite Neighborhood Opposition
Demolition is complete at the Sepulveda Boulevard site, where plans call for 40 apartments, including 11 income-restricted units.
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Santa Monica|News|
Judge Deals Major Blow To 10-Year Santa Monica Voting Rights Lawsuit
Santa Monica won a key ruling in the decade-long battle over its City Council elections, but plaintiffs are preparing to appeal.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Massive LA Fire Threatens South Bay With Unhealthy Air Overnight
Smoke from a major Los Angeles fire could bring unhealthy air to Manhattan Beach and Hawthorne overnight, officials warn.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Police Explain What's Behind 61% Surge In Arrests
Santa Monica police say expanded staffing and proactive enforcement are driving a 61% arrest increase, even as calls from residents decline.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Starving Seabirds Wash Ashore As CA Rescuers Fear New Wave Of Deaths
As hundreds of starving seabirds overwhelm rescuers, a second species is arriving in alarming numbers, raising fears of a difficult winter.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Racist Threats, Swastikas Spark Outrage At Manhattan Beach Schools
District investigates racist threats against a Mira Costa student as reports of swastikas at two schools renew concerns over safety.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
4 Long Beach Hospitals Could Face $10K Fines Under Medical Debt Proposal
Four hospitals would have to report medical debt collections and financial assistance, with fines for failing to comply.
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Santa Monica|News|
Principal's Promotion To Bring Leadership Change At Santa Monica's Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary's Christian Fuhrer is tapped for a districtwide leadership role, pending school board approval Nov. 19.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Wrong Turn Puts Air France And American Airlines Jets On Collision Course Over LAX
The FAA confirmed an unauthorized turn near LAX. Aviation reports document two earlier departure deviations involving the same runway.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes Residents Invited To Weigh In On Nature Preserve
Residents can hear updates on preserve maintenance, ongoing projects and public access at a forum Monday evening.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Approves Memorial Honoring 21 Fallen Service Members
The city approved an open-book granite design featuring a soldier-shaped passageway, with funding already allocated for the project.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Police Eye $1 Million DNA Lab To Cut Years-Long Testing Delays
A $1.031 million federal grant could bring DNA testing in-house after city records documented delays of more than two years.
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