Volunteer for World Book Night at {pages}
Now through February 1 The first World Book Night is scheduled for Monday April 23 and is designed to raise awareness of books and reading and to inspire and share the love of reading. Manhattan bookstore {pages} is a World Book Night distributor. Volunteers are needed and must be signed up by Feb. 1. Volunteers […]
Farmers Market schedule
Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and more Tuesdays: Manhattan Beach, Metlox Plaza 13th St. between Morningside & 13th Street. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays: Redondo Beach, Veterans Park west edge, Esplanade at Catalina. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays: Hermosa Beach, Clark Stadium, Valley Dr. at 11th Street. noon to 4 p.m.
Florida primary: what rough beast?
The Republican voters of South Carolina turned the race for President on its head last Saturday by turning themselves on their heads. In the space of less than a week, Mitt Romney’s double-digit lead over Newt Gingrich in the polls became a double-digit deficit in the voting booth. The candidate deemed most electable was unelected. […]
“Joffrey” documentary leaps off the screen [MOVIE REVIEW]
Dance is a complete art form. Done well it incorporates all the senses, for it is movement and music and drama engulfing the spirit. Trying to explain its essence to a non-dancer can be nigh unto impossible, but into this void comes the phenomenal documentary “Joffrey, Mavericks of American Dance.” At the age of 11, […]
State agency suing US Postal Service over records
A California watchdog agency has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the United States Postal Service in response to a continuing battle over public records.
Skechers Super Bowl commercial has animal activists growling
For this year’s Super Bowl commercial, Manhattan Beach-based Skechers swapped Kim Kardashian for a shorter, stubbier star: Mr. Quiggly.
Hermosa Beach city manager announces retirement
Hermosa Beach City Manager Steve Burrell has announced his retirement from the post he has held for nearly two decades. “It just becomes time,” he said.
Liam Neeson’s intensity drives The Grey [MOVIE REVIEW]
“The Grey” stars Liam Neeson as Ottaway, a cast-out like so many others living and working in an oil field somewhere in the outer reaches at the end of the world in Alaska. Ottaway has nowhere to go, so it’s fitting he ended up with so many others who’ve used up all their free passes. Leaving […]
Civic Couch: South Bay Surf Culture – January Edition
Civic Couch’s online magazine covers the surfing lifestyle through out the South Bay region of Los Angeles. This issue includes pictures from the early January swell, the South Bay Board Riders 1st event, a road trip to Morro Bay and more. Click “expand” to view the latest Civic Couch magazine from Brad Jacobson.