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Friday, Nov. 27 CIF Southern Section Western Division No. 1 seed Mira Costa 41, at Chaminade 19 (MC rolls into semis, 41-19 ... improves to 10-2) at Dominguez 48, Redondo 21 (Sea Hawks' season comes to a close) Northwest Division No. 2 seed Serra 48, at Nipomo 18 (Cavs are 12-0 and on to the ...
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The former South Bay screenwriter "Tweeting" about his experiences behind bars won't be able to post messages on the Internet any more.Roger Avary, a Mira Costa High School graduate from Hermosa Beach who went on to win an Academy Award for writing "Pulp Fiction" with director Quentin Tarantino, was moved from a work-furlough program that allowed him to work during ...
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Yeah, I know. We should have posted this yesterday. But did you know there were dogs aboard the Mayflower? (Why is the associated smell the first thought that comes to my mind?) I got to thinking about the Mayflower dogs this week since I've been reading Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War in which author Nathaniel Philbrick mentions the dogs early on. ...
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A Scottish terrier named Sadie took Best in Show on Thursday at the National Dog Show that was broadcast on NBC right after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. "She is only the third Scottish terrier to win in the Kennel Club of Philadelphia's 130-year history," the web site states. "In February, 2009, Sadie won the Terrier Group at the Westminster Kennel Club ...
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Don't miss reporter Melissa Pamer's story today in the Daily Breeze about Bruce and Maureen Megowan's efforts to establish a dog park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Their inspiration? Pepper, who spun in circles when Melissa arrived to interview them at their home: From the article: Knock on the door of the Palos Verdes Estates home ...
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It wouldn't be the holiday season without a few words of from Steve Bradford:Hello, this is Assemblymember Steven Bradford, representing the 51st Assembly District. With the leaves on the ground and the air becoming brisk, we are reminded that the holiday season is upon us. Though this time of year takes on many different meanings for Californians, there are some ...
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Robbery convictions were upheld this week for a man who stole $25 from four teens as they headed to Torrance's South High School homecoming game. Skiler Gascon, 22, argued to the 2nd District Court of Appeal that Torrance Superior Court Judge Eric Taylor erred by allowing the jury to consider evidence of his flight as consciousness of guilt. Gascon said ...
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Readers, wake up from your turkey and retail coma to catch up on local news:Plans for a high-density senior housing complex in the heart of Torrance have resurfaced. Again.How did you spend Thanksgiving? Volunteers at Torrance church offered food, comfort and friendship to South Bay folks.Bravo shoppers for bucking a dismal economy and flooding stores this morning in search of ...
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Two men convicted in Great Britain for disseminating anti-semitic speech on the Internet are appealing on the grounds that they sent their messages to a Torrance Web server. They claim that, since the U.S. has broader free speech laws, they didn't do anything wrong. ...
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Today officially kicks off the holiday shopping season, with sales and special deals being offered at malls and stores everywhere. And it looks like the local pet stores are no exception. Centinela Pet Store at The Terraces in Rancho Palos Verdes is offering 20 percent off everything all day today, with other specials running through the weekend. I've also received ...
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November 27, 2009: Biz Waves
As shoppers across the South Bay lay siege on stores today, what better time for me to share my own Black Friday experience from last year? Read the Business Casual column by Muhammed El-Hasan. ...
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Here's an excerpt from a story the Press-Telegram did on stores that are offering "Black Friday" sales -- two of those below happen to be comic stores a few of us are familiar with.Metropolis Comics: This Bellflower retailer has 60 percent off all back issues, and 25 percent off many store items, including already discounted products; 11 a.m. to 8 ...
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With the family tucked up in bed I should mention: *U.S. Soccer has announced the finalists for its annual awards and Southern Californians are well represented including Torrance's Shannon Boxx, UCLA goalkeeper Brian Perk and UCLA's Sydney LeRoux. Even Michael Bradley lists Manhattan Beach as his hometown these days, since his dad lives here. Oh, yeah, that Landon Donovan bloke ...
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November 26, 2009: Biz Waves
For the second straight month, the South Bay's median home price rose year over year. Read more on the local housing market. ...
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This is not what I mean: I'm talking about our annual holiday ball drive, which kicks off today. Happy Thanksgiving. ...
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By Julie Shankle Over the Thanksgiving holiday I often reflect upon for what I am thankful. While family, friends, good health, and stability in bad economic times top my list, I delved a little deeper this year. I started thinking about my rapidly changing profession and how I and others in my field are coping with said changes. First off, ...
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Wednesday, Nov. 25 L.A. City Section Division I, Quarterfinals No. 11 seed Narbonne 48, at No. 3 Venice 32 (Narbonne turns it on in fourth quarter) at No. 2 seed Carson 31, No. 7 seed Locke 7 at No. 1 seed Crenshaw 55, No. 8 Westchester 0 (Crenshaw led, 27-0, at halftime) ...
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This is "Chloe," spotlighted in this week's Pet of the Week feature in the Daily Breeze. But so far, we hear she hasn't been adopted yet. She only weighs about 4 pounds, is 3 years old and is available at the Carson shelter. She looks rather sad to me, but I'm sure a new home for the holidays would fix all ...
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This is a sure sign of age. I'm actually looking forward to Oscar-season movies now. I'm not saying all of the holiday movies are better overall or anything, it's just nice to see a slate of pictures that try to have actual characters and not "types."So don't expect "The Road," based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Cormac McCarthy, ...
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A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of crashing into a power pole in Redondo Beach and running away from the fiery scene, police said.Laurencio Gamboa Jr., 27, of Redondo Beach was taken into custody shortly after he called police to report that his car was stolen, Redondo Beach police Lt. Joe Hoffman said.The 3 a.m. crash in the ...
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