Long Beach, CA|News|
Catalina Island Hospital Saved From Imminent Closure
The only hospital on the island was predicted to close as early as July due to serious financial challenges.
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- Berkeley, CA
Fernando is a Local Editor for Patch covering San Francisco and the East Bay. He contributed to Lookout Santa Cruz's coverage of the devastating 2023 storm in Santa Cruz County, for which the publication won the 2024 Breaking News Pulitzer.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
40th Annual Whale Of A Day Festival Returns To RPV
The free event will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the main grounds of the Pont Vicente Interpretive Center.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
2 Wounded In Long Beach Shooting
The shooting happened around 11 p.m. in the area of East 60th Street and Atlantic Avenue, according to police.
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Cerritos-Artesia, CA|News|
Watch: Deputies Save Drowning Toddler From Park Lake
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies pulled a toddler from a city park and performed chest compressions to save the child.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Police Seek Help Finding Koreatown Hit-And-Run Suspect: Video
Police said they've been searching for the suspect since December 2024.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
2 Missing Girls, Ages 13 And 14, Sought In Los Angeles
Both teens were last seen Wednesday and the police are asking for the public's help finding the girls.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
'Prolific' Darknet Drug Ring Busted In LA Sweep: FBI
If convicted, all four defendants could be sentenced to life in federal prison, according to federal prosecutors.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Homeland Security Denied Entrance At 2 LA Elementary Schools
"I'm still mystified as to how a first-, second-, third-, fourth- or sixth-grader would pose any type of risk, to the national security."
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Need To File Your Taxes? This South Bay Foundation Can Help
The AARP Tax-Aid Southbay is helping people file their taxes through April 15.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Still Need To File Your Taxes? This South Bay Foundation Can Help
The AARP Tax-Aid Southbay is helping people file their taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Randy's Donuts Limited-Edition Grand Prix Doughnut Launched
The pastry will be available at select Randy's Donut from April 9 to 13.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Recognize This Hit-And-Run Driver In Long Beach?
The crash happened in the area of Del Amo Boulevard and Brayton Avenue, according to police.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
'Uplifting' Earth Day Event Returns To South Bay Park
The free community event will take place April 19 at Hopkins Wilderness Park in Redondo Beach.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Annual SBPC Earth Day Event Returns To Redondo Beach Park
The free community event will take place April 19 at Hopkins Wilderness Park.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Motorcyclist Dies Year After Crash In East Long Beach
The crash happened in the area of Studebaker Road and Atherton Street in 2024, according to police.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
3 Men Shot Overnight in Long Beach
It's unclear what prompted the shootings, according to police.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Video Shows DUI Suspect Driving Over Beach Stairs In Redondo Beach
Security footage posted by police shows the driver speeding through an intersection at Knob Hill Avenue and Esplanade.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Video Shows DUI Suspect Driving Over Beach Stairs In South Bay
Security footage posted by police shows the driver speeding through an intersection at Knob Hill Avenue and Esplanade.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Driver Dies Weeks After Crash In North Long Beach
The crash happened the morning of March 8 in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Harding Street, according to police.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Second Murder Suspect Arrested In Long Beach Encampment Shooting
The fatal shooting happened at a homeless encampment on Jan. 10, 2021, according to police.
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