Week in Review: Detectives Probe 2 Deaths

From police investigations to new laws, here is a roundup of some stories that made headlines on Hermosa Beach Patch just days before 2012 began:

Dead woman found

Hermosa Beach police Saturday morning found a on Manhattan Avenue. Authorities arrived at the residence after neighbors reported hearing an argument followed by a gunshot, police said. A homicide investigation was launched.

Dead body identified

Authorities on Christmas Day near Hermosa Beach as Michael Gilbert, a 56-year-old homeless man, county sheriff's detectives said. The body was found Dec. 22, sparking a homicide investigation.

New road rules

The California Legislature approved new laws on booster seats, drunk driving, vehicle fees and vehicle purchases that went into effect Sunday. Patch last week published a for local motorists.

Killer whales spotted

The season has brought killer whales to the South Bay coast. Volunteers from the Point Vicente Interpretive Center said they saw on Tuesday.

Dumping your holiday tree

The city has set up for residents to leave their holiday trees for recycling. Just make sure all ornaments are off the tree before you take it to the trash.

Don't forget to check out Patch every day for your Hermosa Beach news coverage.