Trumpeting of the elephant seal
Picture an elephant crossed with a seal and add in a little “District 9” alien. The result: the male northern elephant seal or Mirounga angustirostris. The elephant part of the description helps convey the sheer mass of the male elephant seal, plus the shape of its nose. According to the book Elephant Seals by Carole […]
Fun, free and fancy spring
The sun is out and spring fashions are in full bloom, leaving many wardrobes in need of refreshing. It’s time to trade out dark winter purples and navies for cobalt blues, bright yellows and bold floral patterns. “Nature inspires most all fashions, whether the blue from the sky, the yellow from a daisy, or the […]
On local government: Whom do you trust?
From a staggering economic situation, which seems as persistent as a slipped vertebral disc in our ability to shake its effects, to consistent examples of blatant corruption, governments at all levels are receiving levels of scorn that are sometimes even earned. But, whether they are or not, many people believe the worst and are therefore, becoming more and more alienated from the process of making it better.
Tiger Makin: Surf Walk of Fame inductee
James “Tiger” Makin seemed a little shy out of the water. But in the water he was always pushing the envelope. The bigger it got the more Tiger liked it. He’d take off deeper than anyone else behind the bowl, then race through the tube. In the early ‘60s Tiger, a 5-foot-9, 150 pound, freckle […]
Dan Rather: Journalism needs a spine transplant
Dan Rather is the Jay Leno of journalism, and not just because of his one-line Ratherisms. Money and honor don’t motivate him. Embarrassment doesn’t deter him. He simply appears determined to protect his title as the “hardest working man in broadcast journalism.”
Parishioners express outrage over Passion Play photo caption
Editor and publisher Kevin Cody responds: I agree with the letter writers that the caption to the American Martyrs Passion Play photo in the April 1 Easy Reader was insensitive and reflected poor editorial judgment. I sincerely apologize for its publication to all of our readers, and in particular to the cast of the Passion Play for marring their moment in the spotlight.
Sangria’s introduces Euro-Asian-American menu
Photos by Brent Broza (Brozaphoto.com)
They’ve served varying styles of Spanish, Mexican, Asian, and contemporary cuisine before deciding on a compromise – a menu that is a third European, a third Asian, and a third American. This is great if the kitchen has the chops to pull it off.
Valley kids win Olympiad silver
Hermosa Valley middle school students are preparing for the next round of scientific competition after finishing second in the 24th annual Los Angeles County Regional Science Olympiad. Valley was one of 35 middle schools to compete.
Armed robbery suspect identified
Police have identified a suspect in the February armed robbery of a Pacific Coast Highway lingerie store. On Tuesday, March 30 Hermosa Beach police detectives were notified of a man who had been arrested by the Burbank Police Department, who matched the description of the robber of Sassy’s lingerie store. A Sassy’s employee subsequently identified […]
No alcohol at Six-Man volleyball tournament, team fees to increase
The City Council said Tuesday that no alcohol will be allowed at the Six-Man tournament this year and local teams will be hit on entrance fees that will likely increase from $600 to between $1,200 and $1,600 to cover the cost of enhanced enforcement.
Art Walk
Greenbelt Crash
Talking Trash
The city will go out to bid on its $25 million waste hauling contract.
Earth Day at Polliwog Park
Volunteers and Organizations Improving the Community’s Environments (VOICE) will host an Earth Day Celebration and Concert April 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Polliwog Park. Musical guests will include Dave Kinnoin, Jeremy Buck and the Bang and The Police Experience. The event will inlcude a recycling drive where residents can drop off clean and lightly worn clothes, […]
About Town
Ballpark night Hermosa Beach Little League and Salt Creek Grille present “Night at the Ballpark,” a fundraiser for the HBLL at Clark Field on Saturday, April 10. Food tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids, and they get you one huge Salt Creek Grille hamburger with fries, salad and a non-alcoholic beverage. The […]
Local athletes earn All-CIF honors
Winter sports stars honored