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Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was ranked sixth and Palos Verdes High School was ranked 53 on the 100 best California high schools list.
Redondo Union High School was ranked 32nd on the 100 best California high schools list.
Mira Costa High School was ranked 66th on the 100 best California high schools list.
Culver City High was ranked 84th on the 100 best California high schools list.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the later start time to align school schedules to the biological sleep rhythms of adolescents.
The semifinalists were selected from a list of over 24,000 online entries, representing a wide range of culinary talent.
BBB will be adding service to six bus routes, and improving schedules on seven others, beginning Feb. 19, 2017.
The median price in Marina Del Rey saw a 3 percent drop in the fourth quarter 2016 compared to 2015.
Efforts to shore up the collapsing soil are expected to take several days.
Police have circulated security photos of the man and are asking the public for help identifying him.
Residents will need to provide a valid ID to pick up the bags. The city urges residents to prepare for upcoming storms.
The grants are for nonprofit organizations that provide services and other activities that benefit residents of the community.
Milk + Bookies is founded on the principle of teaching young children just how important it is to give back to others
The dogs and their handlers are part of a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients.
The following crimes were reported to the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station between Feb. 6 and 12, 2017.
The semifinalists were selected from a list of over 24,000 online entries, representing a wide range of culinary talent.
Following are crimes reported in Monrovia for Feb. 9 through 12.
The 12-pound dog, named Teddy Altogether Mountain Splendor, did not make it to the finals but was awarded the Award of Merit medallion.
The victim was not able to pinpoint the location, so police were using landmarks to find the where the possible shooting happened.
What has started out a hobby now has turned into a passion that he describes as “extreme coastal, inspired by urban grit and surf culture."
