Seven Must-Read Stories From Manhattan Beach And Nearby

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — It was a busy week in the South Bay — from a fundraiser to firework shows, new businesses and a police chase, there is always something happening in Manhattan Beach and nearby. Here are seven must-see stories from the South Bay area this week:

Fundraiser Underway For Redondo Mom With Stage IV Breast Cancer

After she was diagnosed with cancer in Oct. 2018, Tamie Hopkins underwent an aggressive treatment plan and was unable to work.

Milton Quon, Disney 'Fantasia' And 'Dumbo' Animator, Dies At 105
The animator, who never stopped sketching, died June 18 of natural causes at his home in Torrance, California, according to reports.

Redondo Police Dog Retires After Cancer Diagnosis
Boss, a Belgian Malinois, joined the Redondo Beach Police Department in March 2018 and was partnered with Officer Robert Carlborg.

Crafty Minds Brews + Bites Opens In Hermosa Beach
Chef Rahm Fama, of Food Network fame, designed a menu of small plates and staples to enjoy with 16 beers on tap.

New Mexican Restaurant To Open In Manhattan Beach
The award-winning restaurant Mercado is set to open its fifth location in Manhattan Village in late August.

4 Palos Verdes Students Win Cox Scholarship Awards

Students from across the Southland won scholarship awards to help them into the next phase of their educational journey.

4 Arrested After Chase, Alleged Nordstrom Robbery
Three young men and a 16-year-old boy are suspected of using pepper spray to rob purses from a Torrance Nordstrom store.

Suspect Arrested In Del Amo Fashion Center Shooting
An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with a June 3 shooting at the Torrance mall that left one person wounded.

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