Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Redondo Beach Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More
From Measure ART and local races to voting locations and statewide propositions, here's your Redondo Beach election guide.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates, here's your Long Beach voter guide.
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Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More
From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates, here's your Rancho Palos Verdes voter guide.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Police Release Photos Of Driver, Truck Sought In Fatal Long Beach Hit-And-Run
Police are asking for help identifying a truck driver who left the scene of a collision that killed 68-year-old bicyclist Kevin Moran.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Tropical Storm Rachel Threatens Southern California: What To Know
It's been almost a century since a tropical storm hit SoCal, bringing a combination of tropical swells, high tides, winds and downpours.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Ashley Oelsen
Part 4 of 12: Patch speaks with Ashley Oelsen as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Council Votes To Restrict Public Comment At Meetings
Most comments would be moved into a 90-minute period near the beginning of meetings under an ordinance approved 6-3 Tuesday.
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Santa Monica|News|
TurboTax Plans 3-Story Flagship Store On Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade
The tax software giant will open two floors in January before expanding into a third floor and rooftop later in 2027.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of San Diego County
More temperature records fell Tuesday after parts of San Diego County endured another day of triple-digit October heat.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of Los Angeles
Downtown LA has endured a record five straight days of triple-digit heat, while another daily temperature record fell Tuesday.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of Orange County
Anaheim set another daily temperature record Tuesday after temperatures soared to 106 degrees in Santa Ana a day earlier.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Derrick Townsend
Part 3 of 12: Patch speaks with Derrick Townsend as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Vincent Thomas Bridge To Close For 16 Months, Sending Traffic Toward Long Beach
The Vincent Thomas Bridge will close for 16 months starting Nov. 1, potentially sending more harbor traffic through Long Beach.
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Santa Monica|News|
Off The Hook Seafood Festival Returns To Santa Monica Pier For Route 66 Centennial
The 8th annual festival will bring 25-plus restaurants and chefs to the Pier Sunday while raising money for Heal the Bay and Pier programs.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Torrance Could Ease Rules For Home Food Sellers During Holidays
Home food businesses could sell outdoors and serve multiple customers during December under rules going before the City Council Tuesday.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica College Trustees To Review Police ‘Military Equipment’
College police have 10 patrol rifles and two projectile launchers, but report no use of the equipment during the latest reporting period.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Ericka Lesley
Part 2 of 12: Patch speaks with Ericka Lesley as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
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Santa Monica|News|
Santa Monica City Council Candidate Spotlight: Phil Brock
Part 1 of 12: Patch speaks with Phil Brock as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Why Is Redondo Beach Spending $638K Investigating Soil, Waste And Landfill Gas At Dominguez Park?
A popular Redondo Beach park sits atop a former municipal dump. Now the city plans a $638K investigation of what lies beneath.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Boy, 13, Loses Use Of Legs After Contracting West Nile Virus
Joseph Vazquez developed a rare neurological complication as Long Beach experiences its worst West Nile virus year since 2014.
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