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Top 10 Stories: Paige Hibbits Arrested

Redondo Beach Patch is counting down its 10 biggest local stories from 2011. Today: a Camarillo Woman of the Year is accused of embezzlement (No. 6).

It's been a crazy year. From fish die-offs to reality television episodes to freeway news (and everything in between), Redondo Beach Patch writers were always busy. Here is the No. 6 most popular story of the year, chosen by popularity and editorial discretion.

Camarillo Woman of the Year Arrested (No. 6)

Paige Jones Hibbits, who moved to Redondo Beach in September, was the 2010 Camarillo Woman of the Year and a 2011 Ventura County Woman of Distinction. She was also a former president of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and deeply involved in many community organizations.

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Police also believe Hibbits was an embezzler. She's accused of stealing more than $400,000 while she was the chief financial officer and controller of Scarborough Farms Inc. in Ventura County.

She was arrested Dec. 8 at her apartment on Avenue G in Redondo Beach.

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