Letters March 8, 2012
All dogs bite Dear ER: I agree with Rhett Broderick [Letters, 3/1] that the fine for walking an off-leash dog inManhattan Beachshould be less than $400 if he will agree that all dog owners will always keep their dogs on leashes. I am a resident of the Sand Dune Park area, a few yards from […]
“Polisse” – Police [MOVIE REVIEW]
Seeing a television documentary on the Child Protection Unit of the French police set former actress, now accomplished director Maïwenn on the path to her next film. After shadowing one of the Parisian divisions, she had her story and the next step was collaborating with Emmanuelle Bercot on the screenplay. Based on incidents she witnessed […]
“Hysteria” is hysterical! [MOVIE REVIEW]
Surprising at every turn, blushingly embarrassing even for the cynical, with too many laugh-out-loud moments to recount, “Hysteria” is, ostensibly, about the invention of the vibrator intended for personal use. This is a film for anyone who has ever used a hand held shower head for “deep cleaning” to alleviate stress, and you know you’re […]
El Segundo alumnus returns as teacher, coach
While the football team was stretching before practice, Steve Eno was warming to the idea of starting a new career. Eno, a former athletic and academic standout at El Segundo High, was a software programming consultant by day and an assistant football coach when the day was done. “It was one of those times after […]
Grateful to speak with one of the Dead: Mickey Hart alights on Hermosa
lexander “Skip” Spence is little-known at best as the guitarist of the late 60’s San Franciscan group Moby Grape; however, he’d previously sat behind the drum kit of the area’s most successful musical act of the era.
Roseanne Barr’s “anti-winning campaign” for the presidency
Roseanne Barr is running for President of the United States. Seriously.
Alleged identity theft ring operator busted
A Hawthorne man suspected of operating an identity theft ring was charged with three counts of identity theft and one count each of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a short-barreled rifle and possession of a firearm by a felon last week, according to a Los Angeles County District Attorney felony complaint. Shawn Berry, 44, was […]
Taste of Spring sprung
Growing Great, the locally-based non-profit organization that has grown into a national model for teaching children nutrition and gardening, hosts a “foodie” fundraiser this Saturday featuring celebrity chefs David LeFevre, Neal Fraser, and Benjamin Ford. The event, which also honors Growing Great food “champions” Secil Atalie (from Arnett Farms of local farmers’ market fame), Kelly […]
The Nightlife: 3 New Food Joints Opening in Hermosa Beach
Good News/Bad News: Frosted Cupcakery opens any day now beneath The Bar Method studios. I’m betting the cupcake shop will keep the workout studio in business and vice versa. Another win-win! Opening this week: Stoik’s Paws. Not a bear claw, but a paw. Human food. 100% organic, whole wheat pastries. Yay, more healthy offerings on […]