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Redondo Beach , city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. There are an aluminum foundry and factories that produce furniture, computer peripherals, diagnostic substances, and laundry equipment. Redondo State Beach is here.

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Redondo Beach, California/USA Named after the Rancho Sausal Redondo ‘Round Willow Grove’ which was nearby.

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	Redondo Beach pier comes back from store, fire. Magazine article from: Los Angeles Business Journal; 5/2/1994
	The civil injunction. (case study in the successful use of temporary restraining against street gangs in Redondo Beach, California) Magazine article from: The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin; 11/1/1997
	13th Annual Dive N' Surf Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Showcases New Activities for the Whole Family September 26-28. Business Wire; 9/26/2008

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