Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Long-Abandoned South Bay Mall Is Finally Coming Down: Reports
Heavy machinery moved onto the 35-acre Hawthorne Plaza site after years of stalled redevelopment plans and legal battles.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Why Flames Will Be Visible At Torrance Refinery This Week
A scheduled flaring operation is expected to continue through late Friday, according to city officials.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
This Long Beach High School Ranked Among Top 50 In California
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best High Schools ranking includes several in Los Angeles County.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
License Plate Cameras Face New Scrutiny In Rancho Palos Verdes
At least two local HOAs have been sued over automated license plate readers as city officials examine privacy and legal concerns.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Ranked Among Top 50 High Schools In CA
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best High Schools ranking includes several in Los Angeles County.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Overnight Closures Coming To Major SoCal Freeway: What Long Beach Drivers Should Know
Lane, ramp and connector closures are planned for several nights as Caltrans works on a $34 million rehabilitation project.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Floating Nuclear Reactors Could Be Coming To Long Beach Port: Report
A startup based at the port is developing small nuclear reactors designed to float on barges and potentially power terminals and ships.
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Santa Monica|News|
Why Santa Monica Promenade Businesses Went Dark Monday
A patchy power outage left businesses on portions of two downtown blocks without electricity while neighboring stores remained unaffected.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Jet Skier Found Alive Miles Offshore After Night Missing In Ocean Off Long Beach
The 53-year-old man disappeared Sunday evening, prompting an overnight search involving local and federal crews.
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Santa Monica|News|
Waymo Gets Overnight Reprieve In Santa Monica Charging Fight
An appeals court restored 24-hour access to two Broadway lots while Waymo battles the city over an overnight operations ban.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach DUI Checkpoint Screens Hundreds: Here's What Police Found
More than 1,000 vehicles passed through the eight-hour checkpoint, according to Long Beach police.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Thieves Are Targeting These Cars In Manhattan Beach, Police Warn
Five auto thefts were reported in one week as Manhattan Beach police warned of a recent uptick particularly involving two car brands.
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Santa Monica|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned For Santa Monica Friday: See Location
An eight-hour DUI checkpoint is planned tonight night as police urge anyone who may be impaired to arrange a safe ride.
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Santa Monica|News|
Man Found Dead At Santa Monica High-Rise, Police Say
A man was found dead on a sixth-floor construction balcony Friday as police investigated an apparent suicide.
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Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
A Shove, A Split And A Shot At History: Manhattan Beach Open Returns
The iconic tournament brings 64 teams to the pier this weekend, with champions chasing records and former partners on a collision course.
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Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
Popular LA Taco Spot Heads To The Beach With New Hermosa Location
A popular LA taco spot will celebrate its Hermosa Beach grand opening Saturday with tacos, music and beachside fun.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach's $1B Makeover Is Underway. Here's What's Coming Before The Olympics
More than $215 million is earmarked for Olympic Legacy projects as Long Beach prepares to become a major hub for the 2028 Games.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
2 Bank Robberies, 4 Days Apart: Suspect Arrested In Long Beach
A 23-year-old Long Beach man was arrested after a July 27 bank robbery, with detectives later linking him to another heist days earlier.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Stay Out Of The Water At These South Bay Beach Spots
Elevated bacteria levels prompted ocean water warnings near Hermosa Beach Pier and a Redondo Beach storm drain.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Is About To Look Very Different
Construction has begun on the first of up to 16 large digital billboards planned for downtown Santa Monica.
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