Fund Established to Help Goldberg Kids

The Redondo Beach Police Officers Association and the Redondo Beach Firefighters Association have created a fund to support the Goldberg children, according to a news release from the RBPOA.

The children, ages 10 and 13, were left without parents Feb. 22. Police believe their father, Russell Scott Goldberg, shot and killed their mother, Margaret Ann "Peggy" Goldberg, in her home on Agate Street in South Redondo Beach before fleeing the state. After a three-hour standoff that night on Interstate 15 in Utah, state troopers discovered that Russell Goldberg had committed suicide.

The Goldbergs had just finished a contentious divorce and were involved in a bitter custody dispute.

"Tragic events like last week's homicide impact all of us within the Redondo Beach community," RBPOA President Dave Taneman said in the news release. "Something like this, even for cops and firefighters, can leave you feeling like the wind has been knocked out of you."

Right now, the children are staying with relatives in Redondo Beach.

Those who wish to contribute to the Goldberg Kids Fund can donate directly at the and Torrance branches. The Redondo Beach branch is located at 2304 Artesia Blvd. and the Torrance branch is located at 25360 Crenshaw Blvd.

Checks made out to the Goldberg Kids Fund can also be mailed to the RBPOA office at the following address:

713 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., #J
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

"The partnering between the Police Officers and Firefighters associations to raise money for the kids is our way to engage the community in the healing process," Taneman said. "Here is our opportunity to show the world how great we are at taking care of our kids."

Money from the fund will be made available to the children's guardian to help pay for expenses.

For more information, contact Taneman at 310-613-3230.

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