December 15, 2010

Think more Captain Jack Sparrow and less Captain Hook. He’s light on his feet and inclined towards sly exuberance and an appreciation for the finer things in life. He wears scarves and eats well. He’ll steal your women, alright, but he’s going to be very particular about which vintage of wine is also included in the loot, and there is likely to be some parting complaint about the meager quality of your tequila. And that sound you hear as he traipses away will be his guitar, played deliriously, gorgeously and with celebratory gusto.

Holiday fireworks; street closures; Pacific Elementary School chess champion.

You could say that the Rev. Dr. Clayton Cobb is passionate about playing his guitar. You could also say that he’s passionate about running with Tom Sullivan. Both statements are true.

[imagebrowser id=56]Credit has to go to Fox 11 weatherman and Redondo Beach resident Rick Dickert for the success of Saturday

Compromise or compromised? There are good and bad meanings to the word “compromise.” One is to come to agreement through

A newly adopted diploma program aimed at giving Redondo Union High School students a more international and rigorous educational alternative

Well Mates, if’in yer going fishing out of King’s Harbor anytime soon and expect fresh bait, forget it! You will

A French student who organized the “party bus” trip to Hollywood for fellow students from the EF International Language School

Yes, hangdog is an actual expression; and Hang Dog Expression is one of the South Bay’s only folk outfits, blending country and all things Americana. They’re one of the scarce few who take the stage with acoustic instruments, heel tappin’ boots, hand slappin’ hoots, plaid collared shirts, and cowboy hats. And to that, I say, “Folk yeah!”

Three candidates have filed to run for two seats that will be vacated by termed-out board members on the Redondo

The Hermosa Beach Sand-Snowman Contest.

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We have only one chance to make a good impression. Failing that, it can be a steep climb back, and by then the opportunity for a second try may have passed. That’s why some of us can learn a thing or two from Constance Dunn.