Strong Winter Storm + Tourist Murder + Holiday Fireworks

Morning, people of Palos Verdes! Nicole Charky here with a fresh Palos Verdes Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, cool; a p.m. shower. High: 61 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Palos Verdes today:

1. Toy Drive Continues After Grinch Raids Toy Donation Box | Manhattan Beach CA - Manhattan Beach News (DigMB)
2. Long Beach man sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murder of Argentine tourist Leo Maza • Long Beach Post News (Long Beach Post)
3. Manhattan Beach holiday fireworks light up beach city skies (The Daily Breeze)
4. Severe Storm To Soak Palos Verdes: Sandbags Available (Palos Verdes Patch)
5. This Week's Palos Verdes Area Events (Palos Verdes Patch)
6. Vehicle crashes into front of elementary school building in Willowbrook area (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
7. Palos Verdes Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest (Palos Verdes Patch)
8. El Segundo’s Iconic Candy Cane Lane Returns (CBS Los Angeles)
9. Torrance Apartment Complex Sells for $15.6 Million (Los Angeles Business Journal)

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Today in Palos Verdes:

• Jacque Hockensmith Math Workshop - Miraleste Library (3:30 PM)
• Palos Verdes Gem & Mineral Society - Palos Verdes Library District - Peninsula Center Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Palos Verdes Library District: "We are hiring! The Palos Verdes Library District is seeking applicants for a full time Young Readers Librarian I position. Posting closes on December 22 at 5pm. More information at http://ow.ly/fhqq50H6Kqs" (Facebook)
• City of Rancho Palos Verdes – Government: "☔ Rain is coming! The City of RPV provides empty sandbags and sand for residents to fill and make as needed. Unfilled sandbags are located at the City Hall info desk and are available during regular business hours (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mo..." (Facebook)

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— Nicole Charky