On Local Government: I liked Les Guthrie
I liked Les Guthrie. That is not a phrase you would necessarily find emanating from the lips of elected or appointed officials in Redondo Beach. You might get a statement of respect, but not one of “liking.” The reason I liked him was not because we agreed on some things, such as the limited cranial […]
Manhattan Beach Cycling Grand Prix turns 50
Founded in 1962 by Manhattan Beach bicycle shop owner Ted Ernst, the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix celebrates its 50th Anniversary Sunday. The race draws elite riders from around the world and attracts up to 10,000 spectators each year.
St. Augustine School closed after 150th annnual graduation
It was a month of milestones for the Catholics of the South Bronx. On May 28, Rev. Thomas Fenlon, pastor of St. Augustine Church, celebrated 50 years as a priest. On June 3, Our Lady of Victory Church celebrated 100 years as a parish. On June 18, St. Augustine School graduated its 150th annual class. […]
Old Tony’s in lease negotiations
Tony’s on the Pier, the beloved local landmark and restaurant whose lease with the city expires next year, has entered negotiations for a possible extension. Redondo Beach City Manager Bill Workman has had several meetings with Tony Trutanich Jr. and Michael Trutanich, sons of late great “Pier godfather” Tony Trutanich, a former fisherman and decorated […]
City of Redondo Beach and school district agree to land swap
The City of Redondo Beach and the Redondo Beach Unified School District have agreed in principal to a land swap in which the district will trade its property at 200 North Pacific Coast Highway for the city’s leasehold at 801 Inglewood Avenue. Additionally, the city has tentatively agreed to use its Redevelopment Agency to lease […]
LeBosnoyani kids bring home gold from U.S. Grappling Championships
This past May, Jean Paul, as well as his sister Bianca, found similar success at the North American Grappling Association championships in Morristown, New Jersey. The brother and sister, along with their father and coach Nono, took a Thursday night red eye flight to New York City, where they spent the weekend at a family […]