Week in Review: Waves and Whales

From big waves to orca spottings, here is a roundup of some stories that made headlines on Hermosa Beach Patch this week:

How to save waves

Jim Moriarty, CEO of Surfrider Foundation, and wave protection. Hermosa Beach Patch published the interview Tuesday.

Hermosa man suspected of killing girlfriend

David Brian Abbott of Hermosa Beach in the shooting death of Hermosa Beach resident Samantha Sproson. A court decision ordered Abbott to be jailed in lieu of $2 million bail. His next appearance in Torrance Superior Court is set for Feb. 15.

Police chief to leave

Hermosa Beach police that he is leaving the department this month for a new job. "I have very much enjoyed my time in Hermosa Beach," he said. "The City Manager, City Council and the community have been very supportive of all my efforts to enhance the Police Department."

High surf hits Hermosa Beach

Big waves hit the coast of Southern California this week, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a . Swells reached between 5 and 10 feet.

Hermosa man, woman of year

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced its man and woman of the year award recipients. was selected, as well as . An awards ceremony is planned to take place Jan. 12 at Union Cattle Company.

Whales put on a show

Whales were spotted this week along South Bay's coastline. Volunteers from the Point Vicente Interpretive Center said they saw about a half-mile off Palos Verdes Peninsula. Hermosa Beach Patch on Thursday here in Southern California.

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