Rialto Fire Chief to take helm of Manhattan Beach Fire Deparment
Rialto Fire Chief and 29-year firefighter veteran Robert Espinosa, 52, has been appointed to the position of Manhattan Beach’s next fire chief, succeeding Interim Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Ken Shuck, the city announced yesterday. An Orange County resident, Espinosa has served as RFD’s chief since 2008, after serving in other positions with the Long Beach […]
Former city manager files claim against City of Manhattan Beach
Former city manager Geoff Dolan, 57, has filed a $2 million claim against the city, nearly a year and a half after his sudden and controversial departure. Dolan, who abruptly resigned in December 2009 after 15 years with the city, filed the claim on May 12, alleging that the Manhattan Beach City Council breached his […]
Manhattan Beach schools rank in state’s top 10 percent
Manhattan Beach schools ranked in the top ten percent of schools statewide last year, based on Academic Performance Index scores, according to a May 5 report issued by the California Department of Education. Two schools also recorded high marks in a separate report comparing schools of similar demographics. All seven of the city’s schools — […]
Mira Costa Cheerleaders at the Richstone Pier to Pier Walkathon [PHOTO]
Mira Costa High cheerleaders cheered on the hundreds of walkers who participated in the 24th Annual Richstone Family Center Pier to Pier Walkathon on Saturday, April 30. Over $130,000 was raised, led by Kosmo, a labradoodle, who was the top fundraiser. For more about Richstone RichstoneFamily.org
Summer Community Calendar 2011
Summer Community Calendar 2011. Skip to month: MAY JUNE JULY SEPTEMBER Ongoing Events Redondo Beach Story Times Redondo Main Library Tues., Wed, Thursdays Through June 2, the Redondo Beach Library pre- sents programs for youngsters each Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at differing times, all held in the Main Library Storytime Room. Tuesdays offers Baby Lapsit […]
Wild opening to baseball, softball playoffs
After Tuesday’s rain postponed many of the baseball and softball wild-card games in the CIF playoffs, play resumed Wednesday with first round action slated for Thursday. Mira Costa’s softball team advanced to the opening round with a thrilling 8-7 extra-inning home victory over Righetti.
Bone marrow swab testing this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, Be The Match Bone Marrow Swab Testing is hoping to get 500 South Bay people between 18 to 60 to have their cheeks swabbed to be placed in a world-wide database (Be The Match). Tissue testing is done and when a match is made, the doctors and organization contact […]
The South Bay Pedals Uphill Towards a More Bike Friendly Future
Marissa Christiansen, South Bay Initiative Director for the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, talks about biking in the South Bay and their new Master Plan, from Streetsblog.org. “Whether it’s a Saturday morning or a Thursday afternoon in any one of the South Bay’s picturesque beach towns, you will find the charming scenery complimented by a […]
Hahn will face Huey or Bowen for Congressional 36th
[More Hahn election night photos] Many seasoned political observers had predicted that Tuesday’s special election would propel two Democrats, Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn and California Secretary of State Debra Bowen, into a runoff election to replace Congresswoman Jane Harman in the heavily Democratic 36th District. Hahn performed as expected, finishing first. But on Wednesday […]
Letters: Wyland’s Mayors Challenge, Tucker’s tack on schools, Navy Seals image, more
Wyland’s Mayors Challenge Dear ER: I want to thank our residents and businesses who took the Wyland Mayors Challenge pledge to conserve water and reduce waste. This award honors everyone in Hermosa Beach who pledged to protect our oceans and the environment for future generations. In the past year Hermosa Beach has taken steps to protect the ocean and […]