

Mayor Mike Gin, in his annual State of the City address this week, tried to strike an optimistic tone while acknowledging the difficulties presented by the economic recession. “I don’t think any of us will disagree,” the mayor said, “that the last year was an extraordinary year.”

With revenues falling and the state’s financial crisis continuing, the Hermosa Beach City Council approved budget adjustments that leave the 39-member police force five officers short. [read more]