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Cabrillo

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[kuh-bree-oh, -breel-yoh] / kəˈbri oʊ, -ˈbril yoʊ /

noun

  1. Juan Rodríguez Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho, 1499?–1543, Spanish explorer, born in Portugal: discovered California.


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More than a hundred students walked out of Cabrillo High School carrying signs and flags for Mexico and Guatemala.

From Los Angeles Times

A 100,000-gallon sewage spill has closed Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The rain also resulted in a sewage spill of about 10,000 gallons, county officials said, that has created hazardous conditions three-quarters of a mile upstream and downstream from Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, where visitors are advised to avoid contact with water and wet sand.

From Los Angeles Times

Edison 48, Long Beach Cabrillo 45: Jackie Oei made a three-pointer at the buzzer to deliver victory for Edison.

From Los Angeles Times

Inglewood 86, Long Beach Cabrillo 38: Kevin Singleton scored 26 points and Jason Crowe Jr. had 24 points for Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times