Towers of art
Los Angeles County’s 157 lifeguard towers are soon to be transformed from tranquil blue to kaleidoscopic under a public arts program organized by the brothers Ed and Bernie Massey.
“This is the largest public artwork for kids ever seen in this country,” Ed Massey said. “I’m talking here about hand painting 100,000 square feet of panels, which we plan to install on 157 Lifeguard Stations along a 31-mile stretch of coastline, all the way from Zuma down to Palos Verdes, between May and October.”
Tiger of the big waves is inducted
A sun-splashed crowd was treated to tales of a dashing surfer and epic waves as James “Tiger” Makin was inducted into the Hermosa Beach Surfers Walk of Fame in a Saturday ceremony at the city pier. Makin, 58, was honored for an aggressive style and daring approach that earned widespread attention to his big-wave prowess, and brought him to a fifth-place finish in the U.S. Surfing Championships.
Notes from a solo relief effort
Editor’s note: Bryce Toney, owner of the Curious store on upper Pier Avenue, was so moved by January’s devastating earthquake in Haiti that he raised donations from friends and loved ones and flew there to put the money and his building skills to use. He wound up about 20 miles from Port-au-Prince at an orphanage […]
Predator suspected of using social networking sites to prey on gay men
A Los Angeles man who allegedly used social networking websites to prey on gay men was being held without bail after Hermosa police tracked him down and arrested him in connection with the armed carjacking, kidnap and robbery of a local man. Hermosa detectives, along with Redondo Beach police detectives, arrested Angel Ayala April 16 […]
Mural to depict early figures
Important figures in Hermosa’s early years will grace the first mural planned by a nonprofit group that wants to dot buildings in the western stretches of town with wall-sized art depicting the city’s history and culture. “Early Hermosa” is the theme selected by the Hermosa Beach Mural Project, which is spearheaded by civic figures including […]
About Town
Rotary rummage Items from baby bassinets to clothing, and a snowboard will be available at a Rotary Club rummage sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 24 at the clubhouse, 2521 Valley Drive, off the southern end of Hermosa Valley Park. Proceeds benefit causes such as the Hermosa Beach Mural Project, Little League, youth basketball, […]
Mustangs win back-to-back titles
Top ranked in CIF Division 1, Mira Costa improved its season record to 17-1 with a 25-12, 25-23, 25-21 victory over Esperanza in the championship match of the Karch Kiraly Tournament of Champions in Santa Barbara. With 21 kills in the final two matches, Jace Olsen was named tournament MVP for the Mustangs, who won […]
Beach Cities Sports
Surfing/Volleyball The Jimmy Miller Foundation and Dig 4 Kids presents Dig4Jimmy: Surf ‘n’ Turf, a surfing and beach volleyball invitational tournament to be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 2, at the Manhattan Beach Pier. An after party will be held at Sangria in Hermosa Beach. Entry fee is $40. Registration is available at www.active.com. […]
Beach cities players among Bay’s best
Forty athletes from Mira Costa and Redondo were honored as All-Bay League selections for the 2009-10 winter season including four players selected as the best in the league. With identical 5-5 league records, the Mustangs and Sea Hawks tied for third place in boys basketball with both teams advancing to post-season play. Mira Costa forward […]