Hermosa’s endless summer construction
As Hermosa undertakes an ambitious overhaul of its iconic main drag, owners of businesses lining the avenue foresee their critical summer season blocked by bulldozers. City officials are looking forward to a pedestrian-friendly downtown destination, as are the owners of the avenue’s many shops, restaurants and salons.
But meanwhile, construction is driving away customers, causing sales to fall as much as 30 percent at some businesses, owners said.
Firefighter cited for career as leader
Paul Hawkins of the Hermosa Beach Fire Department will receive a Sustained Superiority Award at the 36th annual South Bay Medal of Valor ceremony today, for three decades of outstanding service as a firefighter, a mentor, and a tireless leader in a program to train paramedics in Hermosa’s Mexican sister city.
Mayor decries drilling to lawmakers
Mayor Michael DiVirgilio told state lawmakers that cities should be free to halt oil-drilling projects they deem too hazardous. Hermosa is presently fighting a $700 million breach-of-contract lawsuit by a spurned oil company. “A city council should not have to spend millions of dollars of taxpayers’ funds to fight oil companies in court, nor should […]
Lawn bowlers take league, host open house
by Andréa Zenewitz The Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club topped a comeback season by capturing the Winter Coast League title with a 23-7 victory over the Beverly Hills Lawn Bowling Club last month. It was Hermosa club’s first league championship in 29 years, and followed a finish last season in the back of the pack. […]
About Town
First Thursdays A number of downtown businesses will stay up late tonight for the launch of First Thursdays, a free, family-friendly walking event. First Thursdays’ spearhead Lori Ford, of Gum Tree café and gift shop, said the event is modeled after First Fridays in Venice, where storefronts stay open late and add attractions such as […]
City says party is over for Six-Man Volleyball Tournament
The party will be over for the Charlie Saikley Six-Man Volleyball Tournament this summer, as the city implements a slew of new measures this year.
Mira Costa High School principal resigns
Mira Costa High School Principal Julie Ruisinger announced Thursday that she will resign from her position with the district when the school year ends in June.
Costa lacrosse team joins sweatshirt project
Mira Costa junior Jason Jones’ Sweatshirt Project takes off as a bank, a pizza place, a laundromat and a lacrosse team join forces to warm local families.
About Town
Upcoming events: Healthy Living Festival, Sophisticated Snoops Home Tour and Solar Homes Tour.
Mustangs win Varsity Classic
Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team continues its quest of CIF and national titles after winning the prestigious Redondo/Mira Costa Varsity Classic tournament.
Combine class pays off for NFL hopefuls
For many college football players, the months following their final season can prove more stressful than the road to a bowl game appearance each fall. Reaching the dream of becoming a professional athlete has quickly shifted from one’s performance on the gridiron to a series of calculated drills. The opportunity to showcase a player’s talent […]
Beach Cities Sports
Volleyball The 12th Annual BarryBob Invitational beach volleyball tournament is slated for Saturday, May 15th at 9th Street in Manhattan Beach. Honoring Barry Walmer and Bob Cleary, the tournament includes AVP players, legends from yesterday and local talent in a 4-man competition. It’s also Beach volleyball’s unofficial Old Timers Day. Family and friends are […]