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The Year's Top Stories: First Reports of Fatal Crash
We're counting down the top stories of 2011. Today: No. 3.

Email: Meredith.Skrzypczak@patch.com
Phone: 310-562-6511
Hometown: Rochester, MI
Birthday: Oct. 10
Bio: Born and raised in the Mitten State, Meredith moved to California shortly after graduating from Michigan State University in 2010 with bachelor's degrees in journalism and international relations. She worked for her college newspaper, The State News, and interned at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Grand Rapids Press.
Meredith joined Patch in November 2010 as the editor of Palos Verdes Patch.
We're counting down the top stories of 2011. Today: No. 3.

Patch lists some of the best places to toast 2012. Add to our list in the comments.
We're counting down the top stories of 2011. Today: No. 6 and No. 5.
We're counting down the top stories of 2011. Today: No. 4.
We're counting down the top stories of 2011. Today: No. 8 and No. 7.
A slight increase in travelers is expected this year, the Automobile Club of Southern California reports. Plus, Santa to bring cheer to LAX.
We're counting down the top stories of 2011. Today: No. 10 and No. 9.
Here's a roundup of upcoming happenings in surrounding communities this holiday weekend.
A DUI crackdown throughout the county continues this week.
Here are 10 easy tips to ensure your pets stay safe over the holidays.
Here are closures to be mindful of this holiday.
An online initiative lets people from across the country share their thanks with troops. Use the platform to send holiday greetings.
Santa will be in Palos Verdes Estates on Christmas Eve.
Palos Verdes residents can drop off new toys at local L.A. Sheriff's stations until Christmas Eve.
The council will use the criteria to evaluate possible locations for dog and skate parks on the Peninsula.
The Daily Breeze reports the horse was struck on Saturday after throwing its rider.
More Locals Expected to Travel This Holiday Season
Palos Verdes Estates Mayor John Rea pledges to 'preserve' quality of life for residents in the new year.
A look at where your ornaments, artificial trees, holiday gifts and more might have originated.
A slight increase in travelers is expected this year, the Automobile Club of Southern California reports.