April 7, 2010

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

About Town

Ballpark night Hermosa Beach Little League and Salt Creek Grille present “Night at the Ballpark,” a fundraiser for the HBLL