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Week in Review: Murder Charges, Marathon Plans and Deals for Moms

A Lomita man is charged with murder, RPV preps for the Palos Verdes Marathon and a local mom makes big plans for her business.

Here's a summary of the stories that made headlines this week in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Murder charges

A Lomita man was in the suspected death of his wife, last seen 16 months ago. Investigators searched David Viens' Lomita restaurant this week for the body of his wife, Dawn, . Viens in RPV Feb. 23.

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Marathon plans approved

Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the Palos Verdes Marathon, scheduled for May 14. The marathon will be held primarily in RPV, potentially impacting more than 1,000 households.

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Business-mom

A local mom is to bring deals to moms in the South Bay. Vicki Croucier will launch a website featuring deals in the area sometime in April.

A playoff run continues

Peninsula boys basketball team found out this week in the state tournament. The CIF extended an at-large bid to Peninsula to participate in the Division 2 State playoffs starting Tuesday, March 8. Game information will be announced by Monday morning.

San Ramon updates

Rancho Palos Verdes City Council to begin design of a permanent solution to San Ramon Canyon flooding and erosion. Completion could take years.

Behind the gates

A at the Portuguese Bend Riding Club, the history and people behind it.


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