Songs from the road: The emergence of Marianne Keith, unadorned
She was a little slip of a girl and she rarely spoke a word. Marianne Keith was six years old, and she didn’t even dream of singing. She’d had an ear problem that had affected her ability to talk and had made her painfully shy. But her older sister liked to sing, and one day […]
Esplanade streetscape project begins
The city began work this week on a sidewalk six years in the making. When Councilman Steve Aspel was a fledgling candidate in District 1 in 2005, he made no bones about his intent should he be elected. He didn’t talk about overarching visions for the city. His platform consisted of three things: crossing guards, […]
Aspel declared cancer free
Councilman Steve Aspel is winning his fight with cancer. Aspel was diagnosed with rectal cancer last February and has undergone major surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment. He had his last chemotherapy session a few weeks ago and has received the most positive diagnosis possible at this juncture. “As of right now, the doctor said I […]
Seal Beach city manager to take over the management of Manhattan Beach
The city Tuesday named Dave Carmany, city manager of Seal Beach, as Manhattan Beach’s new city manager, pending City Council approval next week. The announcement came nearly a year after the departure of former city manager Geoff Dolan, during which time Community Development director Richard Thompson has been serving as the interim city manager. “The […]
Manhattan Beach police chief tells city he’s ready to leave
After more than 34 years in law enforcement, Manhattan Beach Police Chief Rod Uyeda announced Tuesday his intention to retire after the first of the year and asked the city to begin searching for his replacement. The same day Uyeda formalized his plans to leave, the city announced its intention to hire Seal Beach City […]
The real deal: Dr. Michael Matthews pursues excellence at Manhattan Beach Unified
A picture of Dr. Michael Matthews has hung in teacher Nicole Lusiani Elliott’s San Lorenzo High School classroom for the past 15 years. Elliott often points to the portrait and tells her students about the man who changed her life. “I tell my kids, ‘I’m here because of him,’” Elliott said of Matthews, who in […]
About Town: Manhattan Beach
Deadline to file for City Council elections approaches; MB Coordinating Council students of the month; trunk show fundraiser and volunteers for the Roundhouse Aquarium.
Barfly
Tapas & Vino: Two things needed for a fun shopping trip? That’s my answer! Tonight, Thursday December 2, Catalina Avenue, Riviera Village, will be closed to traffic from 5-9 p.m. for an evening of festivities including holiday music, wine and apps served throughout the shopping district and special offers at the new Tapas & Vino in the […]
Gum Tree, Hermosa Beach
Gum Tree is one of the more eclectic businesses in Hermosa Beach. The big old house above Pier Avenue is half-shop and half cafe, and there are odd items on both sides. I stopped in to browse the handicrafts on one visit, but was predictably most interested in the side with the food.
On Local Government
The political black hole With his loss in the California Attorney General’s race, Steve Cooley has joined a large number of Los Angeles County District Attorneys who have found that moving up in the political world is a mere pipe dream. In fact, the last Los Angeles DA to gain higher office was John Van […]
LeBosnoyanis bring home gold from Canada
Following more than dozen gold medals victories in regional jiu jitsu tournaments over the past two years, Hermosa Valley School student Jean Paul LeBosnoyani, 11, had his most impressive victory yet last month. At the Canadian International Jiu Jitsu Open in Toronto, Jean Paul won gold in both the gi and no gi 11- to […]
Letters
In Memorium Dear ER: Truly amazing men [“PV, Hermosa plane crash victims recalled as adventurous, charitable”]! Touched so many people’s lives. They will be missed dearly. Cherri Murray Web comment Teacher recalled Dear ER: Mr. Urban was a fantastic teacher [“PV, Hermosa plane crash victims recalled as adventurous, charitable”]. He was always kind and generous […]
Calendar
Thursday, December 2 Let’s Go Strolling… Enjoy a magical night in the Riviera Village while shopping under the holiday lights from 5 – 9 p.m. and don’t forget to stop in at the Jewelry Party at 7 p.m., 166 via Los Miradores (for Shimabukuro and K Doubet designs) and the Dion Gallery, 1713 S Catalina, […]
South Bronx to South Bay
A TSA Thanksgiving by Roger Repohl If you were sensitive about your looks in the past as you returned to your folks’ home for the holidays and presented yourself before the groaning board, your imagination will run positively amok this year as you present yourself to the full-body scanner at the airport. My God, what do […]
Answering the call to feed His sheep on Thanksgiving
From her tall stool at the Starbucks in the Ralph’s shopping center, Nikie Tedesco reaches out her slender hand to each passerby and asks, “May I bless you, lovy.
Redondo takes it to the limit in volleyball loss
In a rematch of the CIF Southern Section Division 1-AA championship, Redondo came within one point of upsetting Long Beach Poly in the Southern California Regional championship and earning a trip to San Jose to face Northern champion Palo Alto in the State Championship on Saturday.
Senior Lara Dykstra and her sister Skylar, a sophomore, led the charge for the Sea Hawks while playing in their final game as teammates for Redondo.