A controversial plan to improve marine habitat by closing or restricting fishing in nearly 400 square miles of ocean off Southern California - including waters southwest of the Palos Verdes Peninsula - moved forward at a public meeting in Los Angeles Wednesday. Full Story »
Investigators did not find a gun on the driveway where a Rolling Hills Estates corporate attorney was found shot, but still declined Wednesday to rule out a possible suicide. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats Full Story »
Green buses demand colors to match, so Torrance Transit officials will retire the familiar red and white candy cane colors for green, blue and bronze ones. Full Story »
Two people barricaded themselves inside a Gardena home for nearly 12 hours when officers attempted to serve a search warrant there Wednesday, officials said. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats Full Story »
Shaken by the shooting death in broad daylight last month of a 17-year-old boy, San Pedro residents were reassured by police officials that all LAPD divisions are in line to receive more officers under new Police Chief Charlie Beck. Full Story »
Staff, faculty and students at Adams Middle School in Redondo Beach are mourning the death of a 13-year-old girl who died this week from what school district officials are calling a "significant illness." Full Story »
Westchester's new Playa del Oro complex will this week add a new use to the mix: a student art exhibition. Full Story »
The Redondo Beach man accused of killing Cori Desmond reportedly told investigators he found the popular bartender's body on the street - but had nothing to do with her killing. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats Full Story »
Socorro Stephens and Corky Bell, two longtime Redondo Beach Unified School District employees, have received the district's Excellence in Education Award. Full Story »
The Gardena City Council has approved a 25-cent bus fare increase for the Gardena Municipal Bus Lines. Full Story »
The Redondo Beach school board will once again explore the possibility of leasing 3.25 acres of district-owned surplus property at 320 Knob Hill Ave. Full Story »
With the arrival of wet wintery weather within the last week, Torrance officials have a simple message for residents: turn off your sprinklers. Full Story »
The Redondo Beach school board has approved more than $6 million in athletic facility projects at Redondo Union High School, including a new field house and playing fields. Full Story »
Remodeling work on Hermosa Beach's Pier Avenue is set to begin next month, now that city leaders this week awarded several contracts related to the $4 million project. Full Story »
Dive N' Surf, a local scuba diving and surfing shop, is sponsoring its annual underwater Christmas tree decorating event on Saturday. Full Story »
The former president of the Redondo Beach Police Officers Association was charged Wednesday with embezzling more than $75,000 from his own union and city. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats Full Story »
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrests and convictions of two men who attacked a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop in Canyon Country. Full Story »
Of all the holiday decorations, the Christmas tree evokes the most memories for me. As soon as I see the first one appear - and this seems to be happening earlier and earlier each year - I think of events or activities associated with the Christmas tree. Full Story »
A bus sheared off a fire hydrant and knocked down several power poles this morning in Harbor Gateway. The driver was pronounced dead. See the video. Full Story »
Eyewitness testimony, supported by forensic evidence, should lead jurors to guilty verdicts for two cousins accused of shooting a friend atop a Rancho Palos Verdes cliff, a prosecutor said Tuesday. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats Full Story »
The Lawndale City Council voted unanimously and without discussion Monday to purchase the Blue Bonnet park at 4432 Manhattan Beach Blvd. for nearly $1 million. The city will pay to relocate those living in 12 trailers on the site. Full Story »
Playa Vista's long-awaited village core - delayed for more than two years because of a court ruling - will get another look this week from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission. Full Story »
The Los Angeles school board on Tuesday approved a plan to close a $470 million budget gap in the next academic year by cutting more than 5,000 jobs if unions do not agree to givebacks and voters do not approve a parcel tax. Full Story »
A state report released Tuesday shows a dramatic rise in patients being treated for bacterial infections that are resistant to current antibiotics. Full Story »
MANHATTAN BEACH: Members of Journey of Faith church are praying for clear skies this weekend as they prepare for their popular Christmas show. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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