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Local news for Wilmington, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jul 22 | Daily Breeze

Unwilling sacrifice

Even as plans move forward to demolish homes and businesses for a new "span" school on a busy commercial block in the heart of Wilmington, many area residents remain staunchly opposed to the project.

30 comments

Related Topix: Commerce (Texas A&M University System), Commerce, CA, Texas A&M University System, Education Etc.

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Daily Breeze

Hunger Rising?

Jennifer Barba, 5, tears open her sandwich at the East Wilmington Recreation Center's lunch program, which is feeding more kids this year.

104 comments

Related Topix: Los Angeles County, CA, Wilmington (University of North Carolina System), University of North Carolina System, Family, Kids, Harbor-City, CA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Daily Breeze

Wilmington salvage yard faces charges

A Wilmington-based auto dismantling and salvage business was charged Wednesday with two misdemeanor counts of unlawfully disposing of hazardous materials.

3 comments

Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, CA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Press-Telegram

Pirates still pose threat to shippers

There weren't any bounties of gold bullion and the criminals were doubtfully as smooth as Johnny Depp, but piracy on the high seas remains a bane for shippers across the globe in 2008, according to a report by ...

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Related Topix: Somalia, World News, Africa

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Daily Breeze

Man killed in Wilmington shooting

A man was shot and killed Sunday in Wilmington in what police believe was a targeted, gang-related attack, officials said.

50 comments

Daily Breeze

Police report quiet July 4

Maybe it was the beefed up police patrols. Maybe people took to heart the governor's plea to avoid fireworks.

36 comments

Related Topix: Lomita, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, Manhattan Beach, CA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Daily Breeze

Meth bust nets key suspect

A man suspected of being the lead supplier of methamphetamine to the South Bay was arrested this week, capping a monthslong investigation, Torrance police said Friday.

66 comments

Related Topix: Torrance, CA, Drugs

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Daily Breeze

Scanning the area

Tickets are on sale now for reserved tables and sand seating at Fourth of July festivities at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach.

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Related Topix: Redondo Beach, CA, Torrance, CA, San Pedro, CA, Hermosa Beach, CA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Edmunds.com News

2009 Nissan GT-R Officially Lands on U.S. Soil

The first batch of dealer-allocated Nissan GT-Rs has arrived at the Los Angeles port.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Daily Breeze

`Mrs. B' returns in grand form

Teachers and students alike rejoice during a day of appreciation for former principal Delores Buettgenbach of Gulf Avenue Elementary School in Wilmington.

5 comments

Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, Education Etc., Torrance, CA, Los Angeles, CA

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Daily Breeze

Fees put area golfers in rough

Golfers Kevin Kitashima, left, and Joey Dwyer watch Tom Dobra tee off at Harbor Park Golf Course in Wlmington, which draws many players from around the South Bay and Harbor Area.

15 comments

Related Topix: Torrance, CA, Harbor-City, CA, Los Angeles, CA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

San Francisco Chronicle

Two men face trial in shooting of family in SUV

A Superior Court judge found sufficient evidence to try Ernesto Murillo, 25, of Torrance, and Ismael Torres, 26, of Wilmington, in the alleged March 4 gang attack.

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Related Topix: Long Beach, CA, Los Angeles Metro

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Hot Rod Magazine

The Last Drag Race at Lions Drag Strip

It was October 9, 1955-opening day at Lions Drag trip in Wilmington, California.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, Long Beach, CA

Sun Jun 22, 2008

The Signal

They'll buy Valencia Water if ...

Where the water comes from: About 50% groundwater pumped from wells - both shallow wells tapping the Alluvial Aquifer and water deposits set deep in the earth inside the Saugus Formation - and about 50% from ...

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Related Topix: San Joaquin, CA, Los Angeles Metro, Stevenson Ranch, CA, Castaic, CA

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Daily Breeze

Staff, pets lap up new animal shelter

The new $18.7 million Harbor Area Animal Shelter in San Pedro opens Saturday with festivities, including music, pet adoptions and tours.

3 comments

Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Harbor-City, CA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Daily Breeze

Teen shoots cousin in head

A 16-year-old boy shot his 21-year-old cousin in the head Wednesday during an argument over their gang affiliations, police said.

206 comments

Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Harbor-City, CA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Press-Telegram

Pain at pumps a boon for L.B.

While motorists may find their bank accounts being depleted because of record-high gas prices, the cost of crude is helping the city of Long Beach balance its budget.

10 comments

Related Topix: Long Beach, CA

Fri Jun 13, 2008

The Tidings

St. Monica School to honor its principal of 23 years

For Joan Morris, school principal of St. Monica Elementary School in Santa Monica, excellence is to be found in the details.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Santa Monica, CA, Family, Kids

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Daily Breeze

Wednesday's Letters to the Edtor

I am very honored, grateful and humbled to be elected to the Torrance City Council.

8 comments

Related Topix: Torrance, CA, Education Etc.

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Daily Breeze

Worship will go on - in tent

Although a fire caused $1.5 million in damage to Harbor Christian Center, church services will go on Sunday morning as usual - almost.

7 comments

Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays, Los Angeles, CA

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