Sand in my Suit: I’m really not a waitress
When people ask you, “What do you do?” what do you tell them? I tell them that I’m a waitress, or that I waitress at so-and-so restaurant, then follow up my answer by mentioning my column until, finally, I disclose my beach volleyball pursuits. Can you believe that? My number one passion is the last […]
Rocky Cola Café falls to economy
Rocky Cola Café on Sunday will end its 20-year run as the big, red and white diner on the buzzing intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach. Owner Wally Curry, a Redondo Beach resident, said the 1960s-themed diner with night-owl hours, plump red booths and an extensive fitness menu fell victim […]
Tarsan stand-up paddling store comes to Hermosa Beach
It was an unhappy trip to the snow that brought Hermosa a shop devoted to the fast-growing ocean sport of stand-up paddling. Businessman Gene Smith had suffered a major concussion when his head hit the ice on a 2007 trip to Mammoth, and nearly six months of post-concussion syndrome later, he was still reduced to […]
Hennessey’s purchases Hermosa tavern property
After 35 years as a business tenant, Paul Hennessey has purchased the property housing his flagship Hennessey’s Tavern where the Pier Plaza meets the Strand in Hermosa Beach. Hennessey opened the seaside restaurant, the first of six in the South Bay and 10 more around Southern California and in Las Vegas, long before the makeover […]
Hermosa Beach councilmen and treasurer challenged
Two newcomers will challenge incumbent Hermosa Beach City Councilmen Peter Tucker and Michael DiVirgilio in November, and four-term City Treasurer John Workman will face his first electoral challenge since 1999. The Hermosa ballot also will feature two competing tax-hike measures, and a race for the city school board that will result in at least one […]
Four arrested for grand theft in Manhattan Beach
Four males were arrested for grand theft and conspiracy in Manhattan Beach at 3:50 a.m. on August 2, according to the Manhattan Beach Police Department.
Rocky descent a thrilling adventure for Redondo man
Only one of three of its kind, the Elfego Baca Golf Shoot in New Mexico is a unique tournament that tests more than the skills of a golfer. In his first attempt at the grueling event, Redondo Beach’s Howard Cohen finished in fifth place.
Sports Newsmakers from the Beach Cities
Redondo Beach’s London Chow was a double winner at the AAU Junior Olympics held recently in New Orleans. Chow was given the Joel Ferrell Award for Outstanding Achievement after she teamed with Susannah Muno, of Hermosa Beach, to win the gold medal in the beach volleyball 16U division. But the 5-foot-6 Chow wasn’t done yet. […]
Former Manhattan Beach mayor continues his campaign to run
At the age of 70, Russ Lesser has logged many miles in his running shoes and it only seemed fitting that when he reached a personal milestone it was at the Manhattan Beach Pier and in the town he has claimed home for 66 years. Lesser admits to be being surprised when a group of […]