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Redondo Beach Pier Evacuated Due to Police Activity
Police said the pier was under an active investigation and told visitors to stay away while Catalina Avenue was closed.
- The Redondo Beach Police Department evacuated the Redondo Beach Pier on Sunday morning around 10 a.m. due to "suspicious circumstances," ordering visitors to stay away from the area until further notice.
- Police are conducting a search of the pier, describing the situation as "an active investigation," while authorities closed Catalina Avenue between Torrance Boulevard and Beryl Street and a police helicopter broadcast warnings to stay off the boardwalk.
- The closure affects the final day of the BeachLife Festival, scheduled to open nearby around noon with Sheryl Crow and James Taylor set to perform in the evening; organizers have delayed the opening with the start time remaining unclear.
- Authorities issued an alert requesting the public evacuate and avoid the pier, yet no additional details were immediately made available regarding the reason for the closure or the nature of the police activity.
- The BeachLife Festival has not indicated whether the police activity will impact Sunday's evening performances by Sheryl Crow and James Taylor, as CBS LA reached out to Police for additional information while details remain limited.
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