Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
A Look Back at the Pacific Electric Railway
The railway system was once a major part of the Beach Cities—here is how it left its mark on the area.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
- Redondo Beach, CA
With the exception of four years of college in Virginia and a two-year stint at a television station in Arizona, Nicole Mooradian has lived in the South Bay all her life.
She graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., with a degree in journalism and sociology. While in school, she interned for The Press-Telegram in Long Beach, Calif., and WCAU-TV in Philadelphia. Since then, she's worked as an online news editor at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, where she received two Emmy Awards as part of an investigative team, and as a researcher for The Los Angeles Times.
Nicole is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Online News Association.
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Redondo Beach|News|
1942: Councilwoman Solves 'Vexing' Issue
In 1942, Councilwoman Bernice Venable offered a solution to the torn up streets left by the departure of the Pacific Electric Railway.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Hermosa Beach, CA|News|
New South Bay Businesses for the New Year
Check out some of these new businesses in the South Bay. Plus, if you missed it, check out our review of businesses that opened, closed in Hermosa Beach last year.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
RBPD Arrests 24 in DUI Crackdown
Two people are arrested at a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Redondo Beach.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Books, Brews and Boards: New Businesses Come to the South Bay
Check out some of these new businesses in the South Bay.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
New Businesses for the New Year
Check out some of these new businesses in the South Bay.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Weekend: Book Signings, Drum Circles
Whether it's a concert, drum circle or book signing, there's always something to do in the South Bay. Here are just a handful of this weekend's events.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Reward for Stolen Dog More Than $3K
Harmony, a white boxer-American bulldog puppy, was stolen from a car in the Manhattan Village parking lot.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Coffee Bean Offers $1 Lattes
The coffee and tea retailer is offering its caramel lattes and caramel tea lattes for $1 on Wednesday afternoon.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
City Names Community Services Director
Joe Hoefgen is promoted from acting director to director of recreation and community services.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Police Warn of Unlocked Car Burglaries
The perpetrators of a string of thefts from unlocked cars in North Redondo Beach left items in the burgled cars, according to police.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
Holiday Pet Safety Tips
The holidays can be a stressful time for pets. SpcaLA and AllState Insurance offer tips to keep dogs and cats safe.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Help Local Organizations in Need
Looking for a place to make a last-minute donation to deduct from your 2011 taxes? Here are a few local organizations.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
spcaLA, AllState Offer Pet Safety Tips
The holidays can be a stressful time for pets. AllState Insurance and spcaLA offer tips to keep dogs and cats safe.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Holiday Pet Safety Tips
The holidays can be a stressful time for pets. AllState Insurance and spcaLA offer tips to keep dogs and cats safe.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for Friday
The Redondo Beach Police Department encourages partygoers to use designated sober drivers.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Top 10 Stories: Breakwall on 'Bar Rescue'
Redondo Beach Patch is counting down its 10 biggest local stories from 2011. The No. 1 story? Breakwall opens on the Redondo Beach Pier.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Top 10 Stories: Jeremy Perez
Redondo Beach Patch is counting down its 10 biggest local stories from 2011. Today: community memorializes Jeremy Perez (No. 4).
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Top 10 Stories: 405 Closure
Redondo Beach Patch is counting down its 10 biggest local stories from 2011. Today: Los Angeles avoids "Carmageddon" (No. 2).
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach|News|
Top 10 Stories: Grocery Strike Averted
Redondo Beach Patch is counting down its 10 biggest local stories from 2011. Today: Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons avoid an employee strike (No. 5).
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
