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A Manhattan Beach, Calif., shoreline property seized from a Black family in 1924 is set to be returned to the descendants of the original owners.

The California Legislature unanimously approved a measure allowing Los Angeles County to return the property to the family of Willa and Charles Bruce. The Bruce family operated a thriving resort there known as Bruce’s Beach, which catered to Black patrons in the early 20th century.

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The bipartisan bill now awaits the signature of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to approve it soon.

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