The Nightlife: Magic Glasses Not Necessary

Studio had its official grand opening last Saturday in Shore’s old spot. Dress code is only there to weed out the criminals and riff raff. As with all new businesses any kinks are still getting worked out, so play along and play nice. Approved. Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series. “Pro beach volleyball comes to […]
Manhattan Beach City Council discusses temporary library services
View South Bay libraries in a larger map During the two years of construction for the new Manhattan Beach Library, expected to begin in December, Los Angeles County will offer temporary library services. The services, expected to cost $102,000, will include the children’s story time program, a full-time children’s librarian and 20 hours a week […]
Supporters raise $42,000 for Nick Ekbatani [UPDATE]

Friends and family have come together in the last few days to raise more than $42,000 for 25-year-old Amir “Nick” Ekbatani who lost his leg around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday after colliding with a taxi cab while riding his motorcycle. According to reports, Ekbatani was launched off of his bike and hit his head on the […]
South Bay Galleria’s Project Style round one and two winners announced

Two South Bay residents have been named the first finalists in South Bay Galleria’s Project Style Contest, an online fashion competition that provides local fashionistas a chance to show off their styles through a regional and national competition by putting together a stylish outfit and gathering online votes for their choices. Round one and two […]
Hundreds come together for free Zumba class in Redondo Beach

More than 200 people showed up for the second week of a free 10-week free Zumba in the Park program last Tuesday to zig, zag and samba outside for better health. The free program, sponsored by the Center for Health and Fitness, the Beach Cities Health District, the Blue Zone Project and the City of […]
Dog Days: Going strong after decades of service

The shy dog in the back of the kennel wouldn’t budge. So Ginny Sargent sat on the concrete floor in its cage repeatedly in order to gain its trust.
Hermosa Beach news briefs and events July 14-22
Death in pool Police have identified the 53-year-old Long Beach woman found dead at the bottom of a pool on Saturday morning, July 14. Trina Marie Heard-Broughton was staying as a guest at a friend’s home in the 2100 block of Loma Drive, police said. She was discovered at the bottom of the pool at […]
Prosecutors won’t charge Kings’ Doughty
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not file charges against Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Drew Doughty after a woman claimed that he sexually assaulted her in Hermosa Beach March 1. The district attorney’s office on Wednesday said there was insufficient evidence to make a case. Hermosa Beach police Sgt. Bob Higgins last month […]