Bye, Admiral Risty | Shark Attack: Palos Verdes Year In Review

PALOS VERDES, CA – Palos Verdes had a busy year. As 2019 comes to a close, Patch is looking back on the stories that got readers talking.

From a teen surviving a shark attack to new business openings, Palos Verdes saw a variety of news this year.

Here are 10 of the top stories in Palos Verdes this year:

Palos Verdes Teen Survives Gnarly Shark Attack While Surfing

"It all happened quickly, but I turned and saw that it had one of my legs in its mouth," the 19-year-old surfer told a local newspaper.

The Admiral Risty Restaurant Set To Close After 52 Years

More than 2.5 million meals were served at the iconic Rancho Palos Verdes restaurant, according to the owners.

Palos Verdes Worst-Rated South Bay Beach City To Live In: Study

More than 145 beach cities were ranked by factors such as quality of life, education and health, economy, affordability, safety and weather.

Community Rallies Around Palos Verdes Coach Diagnosed With Cancer

Palos Verdes High School basketball coach Brian Edelman was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.

Suspect In Beating Of Autistic Man Released From Jail

Disturbing video shows two men kicking, punching and mocking the autistic man as he lays in the fetal position.

Palos Verdes Among Worst Wildfire Evacuation Routes In CA

Limited evacuation routes could prove deadly to locals, according to analysis conducted after dozens died in the state's deadliest wildfire.

Palos Verdes Student Earns Perfect Score On ACT Test

Around 0.2 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District said.

Helicopter Crew Saves 3 Hikers In Palos Verdes Estates

Three hikers were hoisted to safety near Malaga Cove in the 400 block of Paseo Del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates.

Suspect In Custody After Reports Of Gunman At Kaiser Permanente

Los Angeles police responded to a report of a man with a gun at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City.

Target Set To Open At Peninsula Shopping Center In Rolling Hills

Target will join other recent openings at the center, including Old Navy (set to open November 2019), It's Boba Time, Club Pilates and more.