L.A. County Sheriff’s Department investigating sexual assault claim against City Treasurer David Cohn
Hermosa Beach Interim Police Chief Steve Johnson said the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an allegation made by a masseuse that City Treasurer David Cohn sexually assaulted her during a massage in Cohn’s home. Yuritsi Maria Garcia, 26, and her boyfriend, Gustavo Ceron, 29, were arrested Nov. 13 by Hermosa Beach police officers outside […]
Celebrity makeup artist Kristina Vogel opens Bath Bar in Hermosa Beach

The celebrity makeup artist Kristina Vogel knew she wanted to work in Hollywood since she was a kid. She watched television shows and remarked about how badly some characters needed makeup. Vogel, who currently works as the department head for makeup on the television show 90210, also had another dream of hers come true recently: […]
More than 4,000 North Redondo residents without power on Sunday

Over 4,000 Redondo Beach and Torrance residents were without power Sunday morning after a car hit a power line at 4:49 a.m., causing a power surge and lost power throughout North Redondo.
Letters to the Editor, November 22 edition: BBR, Wozniak, USPS, E&B, RB harbor development

Dear ER: Reading Tony Czuleger last week [“Letters,” ER Nov. 15, 2012], I feel compelled to respond…
Redondo Union earns girls volleyball rematch with Marymount

In a rematch of the CIF Division 1-AA championship match, Redondo’s girls volleyball team will face Marymount Tuesday in the Southern California Regional title match.
Santa Claus comes to Manhattan Beach

Santa Claus made his debut for this holiday season at Manhattan Village Friday morning at the welcome of Mayor Wayne Powell and assistance of the Manhattan Beach Fire Department. Santa is setting up camp in the mall’s Center Court for photoshoots until Christmas Eve. Other scheduled festivities with Santa are as follows: Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus (Saturday, […]
Bikers, South Bay residents send holiday thoughts to troops serving abroad

Now in its third year, Christmas Cards for Soldiers, which occupied the Metlox Plaza courtyard all day Sunday, has grown to new bounds.
Sand Section goes back to their musical roots

Manhattan Beach’s Sand Section’s new album digs back to the band’s musical roots.
On Local Government: the Nativity Scenes fight in Santa Monica, and what it means
This Monday, a Federal Court judge ruled in a case between the city of Santa Monica and a group called the Santa Monica Nativity Scenes Committee that the city can deny organizations the ability to erect Nativity scenes on public land. But, the back story is even more intriguing than the decision. Over the years, […]