Coming ashore – Jeff Honea, Brent Broza, and Rob Waxman
Sights in the South Bay inspire this homegrown trio One for all, and all for one. Painters Jeff Honea and Rob Waxman, plus photographer Brent Broza, are as closely knit as the Three Musketeers, their mutual admiration for one another evident in “Paint Shoot Paint,” going on view Friday, Dec. 2, at Riley Arts Gallery […]
High winds cause power outages in 2,500 Manhattan Beach homes
High winds caused power outages in nearly 2,500 homes in Manhattan Beach at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Southern California Edison. The majority of the homes affected are located near Manhattan Beach Boulevard and North Aviation Boulevard. Edison is in the process of completing repairs and anticipates restoring the power by 11 p.m. […]
Suspect on the run eludes helicopters and canine units
On Sunday Nov. 27 around 8:45 p.m., Redondo Beach Police Department officers reported spotting a suspicious vehicle on Kingsdale Ave near the South Bay Galleria. The officers attempted to do a routine traffic stop, but the driver refused and sped up, attempted to evade them. The vehicle jumped a curb and drove the wrong way […]
Boxing helps a blind man fight back
Jeremy Jeffers, 25, has a lot working against him. He lost one leg shortly after birth, and his eyesight degenerated throughout his life, finally leaving him blind. But that doesn’t keep him down. Two months ago, Jeffers met a personal trainer willing to help him overcome his obstacles, and fend off his family history of […]
Kids bring holiday cheer to elderly
When 4th grade Girl Scout troop 5865 had to design a community service project for Christmas, the troop immediately knew that they wanted to work with elderly folks.
Kadlick Concialdi Wedding
Matthew Kadlick, 52, of Redondo Beach and Athena Granet (Concialdi), 51, of Michigan, and a 26-year resident of Redondo Beach married after many years of dating on Nov. 14 near their new home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. They met 11 years ago at the Bull Pen in Redondo Beach and were good friends before they […]
Around the world in a day: 608 North welcomes 18 artists from 11 countries for its inaugural show [PHOTOS]
Seated in the heart of Cannery Row Studios, between drafty, wooden floorboards and mounted canvases of color, Emiko Wake and John Cantu discuss their newest curated exploration of art to be unveiled this weekend at the new neighboring gallery, 608 North. “Around the World in a Day” will feature the work of 18 artists from 11 countries, many who have made the South Bay their home.
A century of news archives seek home
Nestled between the men and women’s restrooms at Polliwog Park is a small storage space filled with a century of Manhattan Beach history.
Police officer’s widow files $25 million claims against Manhattan Beach and El Segundo
Tracy Garton, the wife of the Hawthorne police officer who died in a motorcycle accident at the funeral procession of a Manhattan Beach police officer, filed $25 million claims against the cities of Manhattan Beach and El Segundo on Nov. 4. Garton alleges that both cities were negligent in planning the funeral service that led to her husband’s death.
Barfly: National Bad Hair Day
Random Holiday: December 8 is National Bad Hair Day – what? It’s not on your calendar? In celebration you can sport the method of such hair aficionados as Donald Trump, Carrot Top, the incomparable Richard Simmons or your fave boss – come on, you know you laugh at him on a daily basis. Pick up […]
A stringed ninja, Local Hate, serious Funk, and beachbilly bluegrass
Local Hate “Times have changed, but we haven’t changed,” said Local Hate bass player Gunnar Engstrand in underscoring his band’s commitment to the Hermosa punk scene. The band will have a “split CD” release party with Special C Friday night at Brixton, a show that also features the first appearance by the legendary Smut Peddlers […]
The legendary Dave Mason comes to Brixton
Imagine being at a party with Jimi Hendrix. Then imagine being at a party and hanging out with your friend Jimi Hendrix. Someone throws on a fresh copy of Bob Dylan’s new album “John Wesley Harding,” and upon hearing “All Along the Watch Tower” your friend Jimi says, “Man, I’ve got to record this!” Imagine […]
South Bronx to South Bay: Miracle on Pennsylvania Avenue
“Barry, whom shall we get to play Santa for the White House Christmas party this year? Last year’s guy turned out to be a Tea Party operative who told all the kids you were playing Santa Claus with their parents’ money. I should’ve known. I thought I smelled Darjeeling on his breath.” “How about Newt […]
Fashionista mixes passions
Robin Green hopped down a line of stairs at Mira Costa in shin-high, charcoal-colored boots, a forest-green knit jacket and a feather earring dangling from her left ear. The 16-year-old high school junior loves to shop – whether that means sifting though her grandmother’s closet for vintage clothes, or scrolling through and getting fashion ideas […]
About Town: Manhattan Beach, Dec. 1
Sand Dune Park meeting Have input about the future of Sand Dune Park? Join the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department for a community meeting to discuss whether or not to replace the fence at the bottom of the dune and whether or not to add extra time slots on Sunday and early in the […]
South Bay big wave hunters [PHOTOS]
The Big Wave Challenge hopes to resurrect the South Bay’s reputation as a breeding ground for big wave riders. Dawn this morning took on an added urgency for surfers hunting for waves. The South Bay Big Wave Challenge began today. At stake is $7,000 in prize money, plus bragging rights for catching the biggest wave […]