Bridge sage to lecture in Hermosa Beach
by Jeff Grotenhuis I recently was invited out for a drink with a gentleman I gave a ride to. He told me he was meeting his “girlfriend” at the Salt Creek Grill. When I sat down with Bill Baxter and his gal, the waiter asked if Bill wanted his usual. He responded affirmatively and later […]
The time is now
by Robert Franko A year ago, for Progress 2011, I wrote about “The Start of a Virtuous Cycle” as the economy was beginning to recover. Clearly, the South Bay has experienced a vibrant recovery. Homes are selling again. Prices have stopped falling. There have been some eye-popping prices for home sales in the local market. […]
El Camino responds to budget cuts with innovative programs
by Tom Fallo This year, as El Camino College celebrates 65 years serving the South Bay, state budget cuts are impacting education at every level. But in spite of budget cuts, El Camino College continues to be a recognized leader in higher education in the South Bay and throughout the state. In a recent South […]
Surf session [VIDEO]
Surf sessions from across the South Bay in March. Surfers include; Jalian Johnston, Chris Wells, Kent Nishiya and others. This is a Civic Couch webisode.
“Darling Companion” – maybe not [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Darling Companion,” written by Lawrence Kasdan and his wife Meg and directed by Lawrence Kasdan, must have seemed like a good idea at the time. I’m sure he pitched this as the characters from “The Big Chill” grow up, become empty nesters who are no longer in touch with their feelings, and have grown glacially […]