Steve Burrell, Hermosa Beach’s City Manager retires after 18 years [VIDEO]

Steve Burrell, Hermosa Beach’s City Manager retires after 18 years of dedicated service to his community. A host of past and present City Council and City Administrators remember his accomplishments and share a few laughs to wish him well in his retirement. Video Produced by Sam Edgerton. Shot, directed and edited by Marci Klein at […]

Redondo Union head basketball coach gets the axe

After 11 seasons at the helm of the Redondo Union boys basketball program, Tom Maier was fired Thursday after what he described as a frustrating season that included disciplinary problems with players and unruly parents.

“Waiting for Godot” [THEATER REVIEW]

No way around this: Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” at the Mark Taper Forum is a must-see. The starring roles are performed by Beckett veterans Alan Mandell and Barry McGovern. Mandell, who is a sprightly 84, plays Estragon (affectionately referred to throughout as Gogo), and McGovern, a mere 64, is Vladimir (or Didi). The cast […]

Hermosa Beach News Briefs, March 29, 2012

Earth Hour City officials will participate in Earth Hour by turning off nonessential lighting in government buildings and public landmarks, including the Hermosa Beach Pier 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Earth Hour organizers aim to call attention to climate change and sustainability by urging governments and individuals to turn off nonessential lights and […]

Split Hermosa Beach City Council bans polystyrene

Kit Bobko

The Hermosa Beach City Council has banned Hermosa Beach restaurants from using polystyrene containers, including foam takeout boxes and cups, on a contentious split vote that followed a fourth public hearing on the matter. “This is just another step in cleaning the ocean,” said Councilman Peter Tucker, who joined Councilman Jeff Duclos and Mayor Howard […]