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Palos

American  
[pah-laws] / ˈpɑ lɔs /

noun

  1. a seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward.


Palos British  
/ ˈpalɔs /

noun

  1. a village and former port in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus' voyage of discovery to America (1492)

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A 1-0 win over Palos Verdes was impressive behind pitcher Rigoberto Baltazar.

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Bell 1, Palos Verdes 0: Rigoberto Baltazar threw six scoreless innings for Bell.

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Another great option is the South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, which might be about an hour drive for both of you.

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Sunday 13 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, according to the U.S.

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The earthquake occurred 13 miles from Los Angeles, 14 miles from Palos Verdes Estates, 14 miles from Rolling Hills Estates and 14 miles from Avalon on Catalina Island.

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