Firefighters Knock Down Brush Fire in Rancho Palos Verdes

A blaze scorched about a half-acre of grass in Rancho Palos Verdes on Sunday, officials said.

Body Found At Base Of Cliff In San Pedro Area

A body was discovered near the rocks at the base of a cliff near West Paseo Del Mar.

Shark Attack In Palos Verdes: How Likely Is It To Happen?

Galeophobia — the fear of sharks — is real, but the chances you’ll be attacked by a shark in Palos Verdes are almost nil.

Nearly 5,000 People Lose Power In Rancho Palos Verdes

A power outage was reported in Rancho Palos Verdes Monday morning, according to Southern California Edison.

Former Employee Alleges Firing Tied To Age, Coronavirus Safety

A former Trader Joe's employee alleges she was fired over her age and her concern over coronavirus safety practices.

Police Activity: Residents Urged To Avoid Area In Palos Verdes

Police activity was reported in Palos Verdes Estates Thursday evening.

Brush Fire Drill Scheduled In Rancho Palos Verdes

Los Angeles County firefighters will have a wildfire brush drill in Rancho Palos Verdes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Judge Mulls Suit Involving Boy Who Died After School Run In RPV

According to the lawsuit, the boy was told to run five laps around the field at Dodson Middle School in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Authorities Search For Missing Woman Last Seen In Rolling Hills

A missing 31-year-old woman was last seen in Rolling Hills Estates, according to sheriff's department officials.

Public Safety Town Hall Planned For Peninsula Residents

A public safety town hall will discuss crime and safety in the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

One Dead, Child Critically Injured In Palos Verdes Crash

One person died and a child was critically injured in a crash in Palos Verdes Monday, officials said.

No Boat Found During Coast Search In Palos Verdes

Neither a boat nor wreckage were found during an ocean search in Palos Verdes Tuesday.

Search For Boat In Distress Underway Near Palos Verdes Coast

A search for a boat in distress was underway along the coast near Rancho Palos Verdes, authorities said.

Stolen Vehicle Suspect In Custody, Search Ends In Palos Verdes

A stolen vehicle suspect led sheriff's deputies on a pursuit in Rancho Palos Verdes Wednesday.

Car Crashes Into Power Pole In Rancho Palos Verdes

A vehicle crashed into a power pole Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Toxic Waste Discovered Off CA Coast A Major Threat To Environment

A toxic chemical dumping site 12 miles off the coast, near Santa Catalina Island, could pose a threat to animals and even public health.

Crane Collapses On Rancho Palos Verdes Home

A crane collapsed on a Rancho Palos Verdes home Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Panga Boat Found Near Palos Verdes Estates, 10 People Detained

A Panga boat was found off the coast in Palos Verdes Estates. About 10 people were detained.

Pursuit Ends With Deputy, Suspect Shooting

A pursuit ended in the Lomita area Thursday with sheriff's deputies exchanging shots with an assault suspect. No one was hurt.

Trader Joe's Worker Says He Was Fired For Criticizing Virus Rules

A former employee of a Trader Joe's store in Rancho Palos Verdes alleges he was fired for criticizing the lax virus protocol.

Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise In Rancho Palos Verdes

Here's how to prevent the rising catalytic converter thefts in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Palos Verdes Drive West Reopened After Crash, Closure

A crash prompted police to divert traffic on Palos Verdes Drive West.

Palos Verdes Estates Appoints New Chief of Police

Palos Verdes Estates appointed Tony Best as the new Chief of Police, city officials announced.

‘Overwhelming': Scientists Confirm Massive DDT Dumping Ground On Ocean Floor Between Long Beach, Catalina Island

"We're talking hundreds of thousands of barrels of industrial waste, just dumped there," UC Santa Barbara professor David Valentine said.

How Prepared Are You For An Earthquake? 10 Things You Need

Here are some tips on how to prepare for an earthquake. Tell Patch how you get ready for a potential emergency.

Tiger Woods Hit Speeds Up To 87 MPH Before Crashing

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials released a report Wednesday finding that speed was a main factor in the crash.

Authorities Fight Back Against Catalytic Converter Thefts

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials from the Lomita Station will help locals respond to rising catalytic converter thefts.

Cliff Rescue Underway In Palos Verdes Estates

A cliff rescue is underway in Palos Verdes Estates, officials said Thursday.

Tiger Woods Crash Investigation Complete But Not Public Yet

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded its investigation into the crash that injured Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Vehicle Fire Reported In Rancho Palos Verdes

A vehicle fire was reported in Rancho Palos Verdes Tuesday.

Parking Enforcement Resumes April 1 In Rancho Palos Verdes

Parking enforcement resumes in Rancho Palos Verdes starting April 1.

Power Outage Reported In The Peninsula

More than 1,500 Southern California Edison customers lost power early Wednesday in the Peninsula.

Hawthorne Man Gets 212 Years For Insurance Fraud In Child Deaths

A man was sentenced Thursday to 212 years in federal prison for defrauding insurance companies after driving his two disabled children.

Coroner Releases Autopsy Results For Pair Found At Base Of Cliff

The deaths of a young man and woman found at the base of a cliff near Point Fermin Park in San Pedro were accidental, authorities said.

Network Outage Knocks Down Police Business Phone Line

A network outage knocked down the police business phone line Thursday, Palos Verdes Estates Police Department announced.

LASD Executes Warrant For 'Black Box' Data In Tiger Woods Crash

Sheriff's investigators obtained a search warrant to access the "black box" in the Genesis GV80 SUV golfer Tiger Woods crashed last week.

Young Man, Woman In Cliff Fall Identified

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading to the deaths of two young adults in San Pedro Monday.

Road Where Woods Crashed A Problem Spot For Locals, Deputies Say

The road where Tiger Woods crashed this week is a problem area for drivers, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said this week.

Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall Reopening To The Public

Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall will reopen to the public, officials announced Thursday.

Tiger Woods Recovering In Hospital After Rollover Crash

Golf legend Tiger Woods was recovering in a hospital early Wednesday after suffering serious injuries from a rollover crash in Palos Verdes.