The Counter Hermosa ribbon cutting
Thursday, February 16 Hermosa’s Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 16 at The Counter on Pier Ave., in the Von’s shopping center. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served. For time and more information visit theCounterBurger.com/Hermosa or call 310-374-1511.
Park garden, food trucks okayed in Hermosa Beach
The City Council on Tuesday approved a community garden for a small section of South Park, and okayed food trucks for special events, church and school fundraisers. The council also took a first step in a “radical” change to a parking permit system for employees of Hermosa businesses. The council voted 3-2 to use 2.7 […]
There are no losers in “Undefeated” [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Undefeated” is as magnificent as its subjects – the football coach and his underprivileged student/athletes at Manassas High School in poverty-stricken North Memphis, Tennessee. Sure to draw comparisons to “The Blind Side,” this documentary is the real deal, and the stresses, difficulties and problems, both criminal and familial, of daily life are in full view. […]
Bullhead a fine, tough film
Belgium’s worthy Academy Award-nominated “Bullhead” is a tough film – tough to describe and tough to watch. “Bullhead” is a gangster film centering on the underbelly of European farming with its enforcers and collectors and its use of illegal hormones to enhance the size and growth speed of their cattle. Lest this ring false or […]
Kirstie Kelly brings high couture wedding dresses to the mass market — and to the beach
Kirstie Kelly has designed dresses for Michelle Obama and Jennifer Anniston. Now she has returned to her Beach Cities roots and opened up a small boutique in El Segundo, doing what she loves to do most — wedding dresses — while at the same time bringing high couture to the mass market through a line of Costco wedding dresses.
LAUSD teacher’s lewd acts were first discovered in Redondo Beach
The call to the Redondo Beach police department came from a local CVS Pharmacy on November 18, 2010. An anonymous employee had just developed 48 suspicious-looking photos from a recent 35-mm film drop-off.
Wible, Kohrogi say teamwork is key to Mira Costa’s success
by Mike Purpus Mira Costa freshman Sara Kohrogi attribute the success of the Mustang’s surf team, in what has traditionally been an individualistic sport, to team work. “The Mira Costa Surf Team is in first place because there is never a beef with anyone. Everybody gets a long because we all surf as a team,” […]
Atkinson, Seawright-Newton win Hermosa Sand and Strand Run
The return of the John Hales Memorial Sand and Strand Run on Sunday in Hermosa was especially significant for two prominent South Bay runners. The race, which was canceled the past two years, was the first road race Olympian Jeff Atkinson (Seoul, Korea, 1988) and former UCLA runner Annie Seawright-Newton ever competed in. Atkinson was […]