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Palos Verdes communities have been getting a pretty posh reputation lately. Palos Verdes Estates ranked sixth in a new study that measured quality of life in cities throughout America's western region.

Life is pretty good in Hermosa Beach, at least according to an " On Numbers " quality-of-life study released by The Business Journals .

California has had a difficult time since the onset of the recession, but life remains good in many parts of the state.

California's unemployment rate dropped slightly in September, but remains above the national rate, according to data released today by the state's Employment Development Department.