Los Angeles, CA|News|
Kelvin Wave Closing In On CA, Scientist Warns
The ocean disturbance is now between Cabo and San Diego and could reach California within days, a scientist told Patch.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes Could Declare Emergency Ahead Of Powerful El Niño
The proposed emergency declaration comes as the landslide-plagued city prepares for a potentially historic El Niño this winter.
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Santa Monica|News|
Half Of Santa Monica's Aggravated Assaults Occur In Just 5 Percent Of City, Study Finds
A 20-year analysis found serious violence rose sharply downtown, while crime across most of the rest of Santa Monica remained stable.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Suspect Arrested In Daylight Shooting Inside Long Beach Chipotle
Police say security footage helped detectives identify the suspected shooter and a woman accused of helping him escape.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Settlements Extend Affordable Housing Protections On 5 Apartments
Settlements involving two apartment buildings extend affordability requirements and rent limits on five units for a combined six years.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Bystanders Jumped Into Ocean To Save Victims Of Deadly Catalina Helicopter Crash
Ordinary citizens joined lifeguards in the frantic rescue after the medevac helicopter from Oceanside plunged into the ocean, killing three.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Sales Tax Rises To 11 Percent: What To Know
Long Beach shoppers are paying more starting Thursday, with another local sales tax increase already scheduled to take effect in 2027.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Sales Tax Rises To 11.25 Percent: What To Know
A new countywide half-cent tax took effect Thursday, but revenue collected under Measure ER cannot be spent while a lawsuit proceeds.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Electrical Lineman Dies After Falling From Power Pole In Hermosa Beach
The City Light & Power contractor was working on a Southern California Edison project when he fell Wednesday night, authorities said.
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Santa Monica|News|
From Napa To Santa Monica, Gott's Takes The Long Road To The Beach
A Napa Valley roadside institution brings burgers, wine and founder Joel Gott's decidedly personal approach to the heart of Santa Monica.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Son Survives, Mom Still Missing After Medevac Helicopter Crash Kills 2 Off Catalina
Catalina Hernandez was being flown to the mainland after an allergic reaction when the helicopter crashed; her son survived, relatives said.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Torrance Names 2026 Excellence In Arts Award Winners
Eight artists and organizations will be honored Oct. 11 for contributions to Torrance and the South Bay's cultural landscape.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
RPV Seeks Public Input On Future Of 73 Miles Of Trails
Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking public feedback on a draft plan consolidating decades of planning for its 73-mile trail network.
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Santa Monica|News|
Couple Identified In Santa Monica Murder-Suicide
The husband and wife were found dead during a welfare check Saturday, hours after police believe the shooting occurred.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Therapist Gets Nearly 17 Years For Secretly Filming Girls
Joseph Toews secretly recorded girls in a workplace restroom and bought child sexual abuse material through darknet stores, prosecutors say.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Arrest Made In Killing Of Long Beach Man Found Dead With Suspicious Injuries
A Long Beach man was arrested in the fatal shooting of Kenneth Shannon, whose body was found with suspicious injuries earlier this month.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
2-Month PCH Access Closure Begins In Los Angeles County
The Moomat Ahiko Way ramps are expected to close as crews demolish the final section of the old Santa Monica Pier bridge.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Former Houston Health Chief Dies After Swimming Emergency Off Hermosa Beach
Dr. David Persse, 66, a longtime emergency medicine leader with deep ties to Los Angeles County, suffered a severe spinal injury Saturday.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Major Overhaul Of 4 Miles Of Anaheim Street Heads Toward Construction
The Long Beach corridor will get dozens of crosswalk and signal upgrades, new medians, transit improvements and extensive pavement work.
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Santa Monica|News|
700 Affordable Homes Could Transform Santa Monica's Bergamot Station
The city is negotiating the future of the 5.6-acre arts center, where at least 707 affordable homes could rise while retaining cultural uses
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