Talking punk
Joe Sib talks about growing up punk rock in his one-man, broken word act “California Calling” at Johnny’s Dive this Thursday.
Letters to the editor
The article about the gun carrying event in Hermosa Beach has caused me such fear, disgust, and anger, I’m not sure I can begin to put my feelings into words…
The mouse that roared
Mother Ireland has flung her children to many far shores, but her one parting gift that never seems to desert them is a talent for storytelling. One of them was Leonard Wibberley, author of The Mouse that Roared (published in 1955) and over 100 other fiction and non fiction books. Wibberley lived the second half […]
Manhattan Beach teacher trains at NASA space camp
Meadows Elementary science specialist Joanne Michaels is over the moon about attending NASA’s elite Space Academy last month.
The Duo-tones, masters of surf guitar
He wouldn’t realize it until much later, but one day in 1961 Paul Johnson created a new musical genre.
Four men and a boat
Few things have remained the same over the past half century of harbor history in Redondo Beach.
Police agree to pay cut, saving jobs
The Redondo Beach Police Officers Association this week agreed to a six percent wage concession, preventing the city from implementing a proposed “Plan B” to layoff six officers.
Bristol Farms to close RB store
The Bristol Farms grocery store in Riviera Village will close sometime in August, according to officials from the company, its landlord, and the district’s city councilman.
New candy store brings old time delights to new kids generation
Peter Sachs and Steve Sobel opened Buzz Pop Candy Shop in downtown Hermosa Beach in late May. “We have only been open for a short time, but we already have many regulars, even if a lot of them are only 10 years old,” said Sachs. “They say something along the lines of ‘I want to […]
Teacher layoffs are forestalled
The city school board avoided laying off teachers, but halved the hours of one physical education teacher and cut hours for non-teaching personnel, as board members approved a $9 million budget for the coming school year.
Suspects cash thousands in fake checks
Police are searching for at least two female suspects who allegedly separately cashed thousands of dollars in fraudulent checks and may be part of a larger crime ring stretching to Atlanta, Georgia.
Hermosa sees quieter Fourth
Hermosa’s western stretches continued to serve as party central on the Fourth of July, but the crowds were smaller and seemed somewhat less intense on Sunday, when the holiday came at the end of a tiring party weekend. Hermosa police were kept again this year, Chief Greg Savelli said. “The weekend was busy, but no […]
Dockweiler Beach Hosts 17th annual Keep LA Running Charity 5K/10K
The 17th annual Keep L.A. Running Charity 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kids Dash and Coastal Bike Cruise will be held Sunday at Dockweiler Beach in Playa Del Rey.
Runners duplicate earlier wins
In ideal running conditions, approximately 2,000 participants kicked off their Independence Day festivities by competing in the Village Runner 4th of July 5K held in Riviera Village.
Two tier or not to tier
California is not the only state where deficits are occurring at all levels of government.
Valet service to be tested in North Manhattan
The City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved a pilot valet parking program in North Manhattan Beach, in hopes of increasing traffic flow and boosting businesses in the area.