AVP’s new commissioner Mike Dodd
Over the past four decades, Mike Dodd has peered across the sand at the greatest beach volleyball players the sport has ever seen.
But when Dodd – an Olympic silver medalist in his own right – was named commissioner of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) in February, he changed his focus from the spikes and blocks at the net to something much deeper – the grass roots of the sport.
April 29: Don’t spike the Six-Man
Editor’s note: The following comments were posted at EasyReaderNews.com in response to “No alcohol at 6 Man, fees to increase,” which appeared in the ER April 8, 2010. The Manhattan Beach City council is scheduled to address the issue at its Tuesday, May 4 meeting.
Brown keeping powder dry for September surge
Like the resurrected Nixon on the road to China, the once and would be future governor of California Jerry Brown presented himself as a tactical conservative and strategic progressive during an hour-long question and answer session with reporters two weeks ago at the Los Angeles Marriott. Brown was in Los Angeles to address the California […]
Nurse practicioner Pat Dahlberg
In the case of 23-year-old Ashley Dahlberg, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree, as she had a great role model to point her in the right direction. Her mother, Pat, is a pediatric nurse practitioner for Partners For Healthy Kids, Providence Little Company of Mary.
Albro Lundy: Heart of the Law
Peninsula resident Albro Lundy III, who has helped win billions of dollars for California consumers through energy lawsuits, has added the title Trial Attorney of the Year for his dogged work in an accident case that has improved the safety of state roadways.
Psychologist Corie Hickson dances through life
Completing a PhD in psychology is no cakewalk, but Corinne Hickson danced her way through college and grad school as a cheerleader for the San Diego Chargers and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. A clinical psychologist for 14 years, Hickson directs Complete Family Services in Torrance, which specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. And she’s still dancing.
Marineland memories live on at Nelson’s
This early photo of Marineland was recently sent to one of my co-workers from her sister-in-law. Her comment was look at the old cars. The photo immediately brought back memories of visiting the newly opened Marineland during my high school years.
Big 50th Birthday Evokes Memories for Sherri, Lynn Gill
The big 50th birthday party is over, but the memory lingers on. That memory may be the most recent for Dr. Lynn E. Gill, president of the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation, which hosted the all-day, April 17, event on spacious and blooming grounds of the South Coast Botanic Garden. And while all the speeches, […]
Track titles close at hand
Bay League track championships will be decided Thursday when Mira Costa’s boys attempt to capture their third league title in four years in a meet at West, and Redondo’s girls look for their first league crown in more than 30 years with a home victory over Leuzinger. Redondo hosts the Bay League Prelims on Tuesday […]
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 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. Type in […]
Higley wins second straight Hermosa Beach 5000
Nearly 600 compete in annual Hermosa Beach 5000