Social issues: December 2009 Archives

South Bay, what's up? It's Dec. 21

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Readers, so much news today:

Residents of the bezene- and methane-contaminated Carousel housing tract in Carson are grappling with what to do now that many neighbors have brought a suit against Shell Oil, which once operated a tank farm on the site.

A pedestrian died Sunday morning in Rancho Palos Verdes when an 18-year-old motorist lost control of his car and jumped the curb, striking and killing the 49-year-old man.

Gardena-based Serra High School's football team took it all in the state bowl game Saturday at Home Depot Center. Whooo hooo! Watch the team prepare for the big game.

Officials at Los Angeles International Airport are stepping up efforts to crack down on aggressive solicitors who pursue donations from jet-lagged and confused passengers as they exit the airport.This year, authorities have arrested more than 130, and plan on getting tougher during the holiday travel rush.

Meanwhile, more than 2 million passengers are set to pass through the hub this season.

South Bay charities make their final pitches for holiday-time donations during a very rough economy. But here's some good news: One cash-strapped South Bay charity once on the verge of closing has earned a reprieve, thanks to our lovely and generous Daily Breeze readers.

Local kitty lovers are infuriated over a recent court ruling ordering Los Angeles to stop paying and supporting programs that spay or neuter stray feral cats.

South Bay, hello: It's Dec. 17

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Readers, so much news:

Seniors and preschoolers gathered together Wednesday for a multi-generational Hanukkah celebration at Temple Menorah in Redondo Beach.

County supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is taking heat for his $700,000 office remodel plans.

The Toberman Neighborhood Center in San Pedro put on an early Christmas feast Wednesday.

Los Angeles city leaders have agreed to reimburse Los Angeles World Airports, the agency that operates LAX, $21.2 million for two payments deemed improper.

Redondo city leaders have delayed approval of a new commercial complex on Catalina Avenue, an area they've long sought to revitalize.

A Manhattan Beach woman is leading the charge for IndyMac depositors to recover their lost money.

Bring on prep soccer: Today we preview teams from Torrance's North and West high schools. Check out some pictures.

Santa Claus is still making his rounds throughout the South Bay.


South Bay, hello: It's Dec. 8

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Readers, let's hit it:

A Rolling Hills Estates attorney was shot in his driveway Monday night. The man is in critical condition died at Torrance Memorial Medical Center this morning.

Monday's rain went away but will come again another day -- like Thursday. Check out pictures of yesterday's storm.

Los Angeles Unified School District leaders are set to vote today on a three-year budget plan today that includes massive lay-offs of teachers, administrators and school workers to close a $495 million deficit.

Two Torrance High alumni and one of their mothers have been arrested in a shooting death last week of a Harbor Gateway man.

Hey, times are tough: Why not rob a Christmas tree lot for $70 and apologize in the process like this guy allegedly did?

Kaiser Permanente hosted a free surgery day Monday, providing gratis procedures for about a dozen uninsured patients on waiting lists for months.

El Segundo-based Boeing said Monday it had acquired the first on-orbit signals from an Air Force satellite launched over the weekend.

Leuzinger High's boys basketball team thinks it has the skills and roster to get to another shot at CIF. And Serra High's team isn't too shabby either.

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