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Officer Mark Vasquez: a hero by any definition

June 21, 2011 La Vista 1

The month of May marked tragedy for the local police. On the morning of May 15, MBPD Officer Mark Vasquez took his final breath in a battle against cancer that lasted nearly five years. He died in his Torrance home at the age of 36, surrounded by his family. […]

“Cruise Nights” car show parks itself at Ruby’s in Redondo

June 21, 2011 La Vista 0

Every Friday afternoon from Spring to Fall, Ruby’s Diner hosts “Cruise Nights,” a car show where people of all ages come together to share their love for old cars and past generations. The car and cycle show begins at 4 p.m., and is located in the parking lot in front of Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach. […]

Third annual percussion concert drums to the notes of success

May 20, 2011 La Vista 0

The Spring Percussion Festival, “Drum the Planet,” gave the members of Mira Costa’s percussion ensemble a solo opportunity to create unique music and get the audience’s feet tapping. This third annual festival took place on May 6 in the Mira Costa auditorium. In two clinics before the show at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. , professional players taught percussion students and the audience the different elements of percussion. […]

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