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.
After a capsized panga was found early Tuesday morning near Palos Verdes, the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for any missing occupants.
Two men were hospitalized with the first human cases reported this year.
A panga was found about 6:45 a.m. near the 700 block of Paseo del Mar.
Former City Manager Joe Hoefgren was fired in June. The Palos Verdes Estates City Council will discuss a replacement during tonight's Council meeting.
The Rolling Hills Estates City Council will consider an upcoming skateboarding event, in addition to management for an annual holiday parade at tonight's meeting.
The Palos Verdes Estates City Council will hear a report on the city's disaster plan.
The following properties have open houses coming up.
The 'Fall for White Point Home Tour and Reception' will be held this year on Sept. 25.
A community outreach meeting will be held by the Ladera Linda Homeowners Association on future use of the park.
Dave Emenhiser is running for Rancho Palos Verdes City Council. He will hold a campaign 'coffee' at a local home this weekend.
The cost per gallon of regular gasoline remained close to $3.75 in the past week.
Consumers are urged to check their homes for recalled ground turkey products. The turkey can be found in several California stores.
The 'Aladdin Jr.' musical will run at the Norris Theatre Aug. 5-14.
Kevin R. Casey, 38, is one of six Southland men allegedly linked to a website, which specializes in child sexual abuse, known as Dreamboard.
The carpool lanes on the Harbor Freeway will be converted into toll lanes during overnight closures.
Six cases reported to be linked to ground turkey have been confirmed in California, health officials say.
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council is scheduled to discuss conditions surrounding a facilities expansion project at Marymount College. It will also receive a report on the City's pension plan.
A San Pedro man was found shot to death Friday night in Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
Monday marked the first day of fasting for Muslims celebrating the religious holiday.
Communities on the Peninsula will celebrate anti-crime efforts and community safety in various locations Tuesday night.
