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Rip currents expected at Southland beaches for Fourth of July weekend
Officials are warning Southern California beachgoers that a building south swell will heighten the risk of dangerous rip currents throughout the Fourth of July weekend. Lifeguards are bracing for huge crowds at area beaches, where sunny skies and water temperatures in the low 70s will create inviting but potentially hazardous conditions. LA TIMES
Happy Independence Day from Localista!
Happy Independence Day from Localista!

Live World Cup Viewing Party at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach
The LA Galaxy announced today that the club will host a live World Cup viewing party at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach for the U.S. National Team’s match against Belgium on Tuesday, July 1. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. PT. The event is free and open to the public and fans are encouraged to […]
Man stabbed in middle of Hawthorne Blvd in Redondo Beach
An 18-year-old Torrance man was arrested on attempted murder Thursday after allegedly stabbing a man in broad daylight in the middle of bustling Hawthorne Boulevard in Redondo Beach. The victim, whose age and name were not released, suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso and remained in critical condition at a local hospital. Police say […]
Joshua Alfano found guilty of Torrance killing of Norman Magnus; partner awaits fate
A Los Angeles man who worked for Greenpeace and hoped for a modeling career was found guilty Friday of kidnapping, strangling and robbing his former Torrance landlord, a crime he committed to steal his car and flat-screen television. Joshua David Alfano, 22, bowed his head as a Torrance Superior Court clerk read the verdict, one […]