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Local Anchor is a community magazine and digital platform connecting locals in the South Bay of Los Angeles to events, small businesses, nonprofits, and meaningful ways to give back. Explore seasonal guides, family activities, and stories that celebrate the people and places that make the South Bay thrive.

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We offer locals and visitors a one-stop shop for finding local events, things to do, places to go, and things to eat in and around the South Bay of Los Angeles. We also promote buying local and giving back – two tenets that are essential for building strong communities.

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