South Bay, how are ya? It's April 23

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Readers, it's almost Friday! So let's push through and get to the news:

Union War Surplus -- a San Pedro institution that specialized in camping gear, weapons and mess kits -- has surrendered after 63 years. Now 84, longtime owner "Cheerful" Al Kaye says it's time to retire.

Jon Wilhite, the Manhattan Beach man seriously injured in the crash that killed another resident and Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart a few weeks ago, is improving but has months of rehabilitation ahead, his family said. This weekend brings two fundraisers to generate money for his medical bills.

Manhattan Beach gave its schools a $1.3 million bailout, and Carson has extended  $7.8 million to a struggling longtime car dealer in town.

OMG! Carson mayor Jim Dear finally got a council majority Tuesday when Councilman Elito Santarina broke ranks and voted with him.

Hawthorne now has two -- count 'em, two! -- Costcos. The new one caters to small businesses.

While national camera chains like Ritz go under, a Torrance photo shop is expanding.

Redondo Union High's boys track beat Mira Costa High on Wednesday for the first time in at least 45 years.

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