Becker Surf acquired by Billabong
Becker Surf, the Hermosa Beach surf retailer founded by shaper Phil Becker, glasser Steve Mangiagli and pinstriper Dave Hollander in 1980, was acquired last week by surf industry giant Billabong. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. But Hollander and Mangiagli said the sale did not include their surfboard manufacturing facility in Hermosa Beach, which […]
Gilby Clarke, who plays Brixton Friday night, playing Wild Horses with Guns N’ Roses
A Bard in the hand
CLOSBC makes its first attempt at Shakespeare with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ THESEUS: Now, fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour Draws on apace; four happy days bring in Another moon: but, O, methinks, how slow This old moon wanes! she lingers my desires, Like to a step-dame or a dowager Long withering out a young man […]
Officer’s lawsuit dealt blow
A federal judge on Tuesday dealt a severe blow to a wrongful termination lawsuit by Hermosa Beach Police Officer Todd Lewitt, dismissing claims that city officials violated his right to due process, and striking down claims against individual police officials and the city manager. U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh also dismissed some […]
City seeks alcohol policy
The City Council has begun the task of developing more uniform policies covering alcohol-serving establishments, which have been much discussed by some residents who believe the downtown area has become too loud and rowdy. Council members called upon the city’s Planning Commission to identify specific problems that would trigger reviews of individual establishments and their […]
School tech job spared
The city school board has spared the job of district technology director Teri Tsosie, but left three fulltime teachers and five part-timers on a layoff list. They will lose their jobs in the fall unless the district finds more money before then. In recent years, fundraising efforts by parents and other community members have made […]
About Town
Fire fundraiser The Hermosa Beach Firefighters Association hosts its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 30 at the firehouse, 540 Pier Ave., during Fiesta Hermosa one of the South Bay’s biggest events. The breakfast will showcase the culinary talents of firefighters, paramedics and EMTs as they prepare pancakes, sausage, fruit and […]
Costa baseball team continues to roll
The Bay League got off to a rough start in the CIF Southern Section-Toyota Division 2 championships with Mira Costa emerging as the lone team to advance to the second round but the Mustangs are continuing their late-season surge.Mira Costa is playing without slugger Jake Jelmini, who required surgery for a broken jaw after being […]
Redondo’s Chloe Curtis races to two CIF titles
Redondo track star Chloe Curtis continues to be among the elite distance runners in the nation after winning two CIF titles. A group of Bay League athletes will compete in the CIF Master Meet Friday at Cerritos College.
Beach Cities Sports
Basketball HAX Summer Basketball Camps is open to boys and girls ages 6-14 and runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. beginning June 28. Four week-long sessions are available. Campers will be taught basic techniques and skills essential to basketball, including offensive and defensive skills, games and team play. Price is $249 per session […]