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What's a South Bay native, Oscar-winning screenwriter to do while in prison for a year? Tweet, of course.

More than 200 active military service men and women got their Thanksgiving eat on Tuesday at the Bob Hope USO at Los Angeles International Airport. See pictures of the festivities.

Meantime, volunteers Tuesday in San Pedro assembled baskets for the needy in anticipation of what will likely be the biggest giveaways ever for First Presbyterian Church's 14th annual tradition.

The former head of the Transportation Security Administration and LAX's first security director has died.

Toyota Motor Corp. is working to mute speculation that the car giant, whose sales and marketing and finance arms are in the South Bay, would move workers out of California.

Defensive back Sean Parker will help his Narbonne High team mates take on Venice in the CIF quarterfinals tonight. Be sure to check out pictures of the player.

Your turkey probably isn't even defrosted yet, but here are some ideas about what to do with all those tasty leftovers.

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A state panel Tuesday recommended keeping the Rocky Point area near the Palos Verdes Peninsula open to fishing despite urging from environmentalists to turn the area into a marine preserve.

El Segundo's aerospace community honored veterans of war Tuesday, and some Wilmington women are busy sewing blankets for wounded soldiers. Check out pictures of The Aerospace Corp. ceremony, as well as images of the ladies.

Speaking of which, check out our list of South Bay events that honor our military service people, and see what offices are closed today.

Lomita City Councilwoman Margaret Estrada was declared Tuesday the winner of a third contested council seat locked in a tie after last week's election. A hand recount of votes revealed she won her seat over a challenger by just three ballots.

Manhattan Beach-based Skechers has expanded its brand to reach health care workers.

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The South Bay's first female military casualty in Afghanistan dreamed of joining the Armed Forces since she was a child growing up in Hawthorne.

It's a gorgeous day in the South Bay, but, boy, was it windy last night.

Swine flu shots will be rationed according to risk groups, the county has decided, and El Segundo has canceled its November clinic after the havoc at a weekend Redondo Beach clinic.

Hermosa Beach will keep its post office branch, but might have to head to a different locale in town to drop off mail.

A registered sex offender has been arrested in Hawthorne for allegedly exposing himself to a group of students walking home from school.

Gallerie Z, the Gardena-based national chain of funky home decorations, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The Lakers beat the Clippers opening night. Check out pictures of the game.

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Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year begins today at sunset.

It's also National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which the folks at the Los Angeles Air Force Base have commemorated with a 24-hour torch run.

Members of Hermosa Beach's Hope Chapel Foursquare Church have sued a former pastor, accusing him of duping them into a ponzi scheme in which they lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Two sleuthing folks staying in Torrance traced stolen tires and rims from their trailer to a Craiglist ad. Police arranged to meet the sellers/thiefs, and then made an arrest.

The Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum has secured its first rotating exhibit -- a group of valuable paddle boards and other lifeguard-themed memorabilia set for official unveiling at a gala Saturday.

San Pedro's Cabrillo Beach is apparently still dirty, even after Port of Los Angeles officials removed a rocky jetting aimed at improving water circulation.

Yum! A San Pedro woman is honoring her Italian heritage with cupcakes.

Mira Costa High School's football team lost in the last minute Thursday. Denied!

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Firefighters continue to battle a blaze that's burned about 125 acres and damaged six homes in Rancho Palos Verdes. The fire is about 70 percent contained right now.

Check out pictures and our Breaking News blog for more

A U.S. marine from Gardena who served two tours in Iraq died last week from heat stroke suffered during a training exercise in Twentynine Palms. Lance Cpl. Adam Lynch leaves behind a wife and baby. See pictures of the funeral.

Tensions are still high in Carson weeks after a sheriff's deputy shot an unarmed man.

A woman who accused a Torrance police officer of sexual assault has received an $180,000 settlement from the city.

This week's At Work column checks in with a local kung fu artist.

An All-Star team from Torrance has moved into the Babe Ruth Series final.

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Local food banks are going hungry in the recession, and conditions should get worse as more state budget cuts loom.

Maybe your complaining about Los Angeles drivers is warranted. A new study shows we are are the fourth worst drivers in the nation, right ahead of our counterparts in New York, New Jersey and Hawaii.

Speaking of which -- so, you think you can drive? Take this online quiz to see how good you really are.

A mechanical failure on a China Eastern Airlines plane has left almost 280 passengers stranded at Los Angeles International Airport since Sunday afternoon.

South Bay high school students got some insight into engineering under a program offered by  aerospace giant Northrop Grumman.

Emerging community Playa Vista is getting its own farmers market.

A San Pedro Marine recruiter has been accused of pimping.

Torrance High's baseball team is headed to the finals this weekend at Angel Stadium. See pictures of Tuesday's winning game.