Baseball coach rebuilds program from the neck up
In his first year as a varsity head coach of a high school team, Jeff Baumback has had a crash course on the ups and downs of the Redondo Union High School baseball program. The 31-year-old former Long Beach State pitcher is stressing the mental aspect of the game while he attempts to resurrect Sea Hawk baseball to the glory days of old.
Schools to look at ‘barebones’ curriculum
Following recommendations of a special committee looking into the future of Hermosa’s cash-strapped public schools, trustees will look further into a worst-case “barebones curriculum,” as they continue to await further potential state budget cuts. Some school board members said further pay cuts for teachers could be in the offing. Teachers and other school employees have […]
Mayor predicts legal victory
Mayor Pete Tucker said the city will win the day when a potentially bankrupting, $700 million lawsuit comes to trial. He also outlined ways the city is addressing the economic downturn, and praised municipal workers and the town’s private sector as he delivered the annual State of the City address. Speaking to public officials, activists […]
Sand in my Suit: Who Needs A Prince?
My friend, we’ll call her Chloe, just went through a break-up two Saturdays ago. Everyone liked and respected the two of them as individuals but together they just weren’t right for one another. I have to hand it to them for trying really hard to make their relationship work — paying for private coaching sessions, […]