The Last Hurrah! [Cannery Row Studios]

“It’s the last show,” says Richard Stephens; “I’m not going to produce shows anymore.” A silence fills the room as the interviewer stammers: “Wh-wh-what do you mean?” “I gave Johnny Cantu three shows to produce at the shop [that’s slang for Cannery Row Studios]; we’re gonna start in January. I’m stepping back; he can take […]

Polly’s on the Pier [RESTAURANT REVIEW]

Polly’s on the Pier persists I was deliberately vague in the directions that I gave my brother. “Just drive straight after you go through the entrance to the parking lot on Harbor Drive. I’ll meet you at that restaurant on the pier.” “What restaurant on the Redondo pier?” “The only restaurant on the pier.” “There […]

Hermosa Beach trash contract to be approved in January

The City Council will be ready to approve a new contract in January for solid waste disposal for all residences and businesses in town. The council in July accepted Athens Services over two other proposals, preferring a pay-as-you-throw system in which residents will pay for the amount of garbage they discard. After negotiating with Athens […]

Public ponders Redondo Beach pier development

The 15-acre Redondo Beach pier development. Rendering submitted by the City of Redondo Beach

The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center’s atrium was overflowing on Tuesday night for the first public input meeting about the 15-acre pier parcel that the city and CenterCal Properties LLC hope to redesign and redevelop.

Record run comes to an end for Redondo’s girls volleyball team

It was a match they’d just as soon forget, yet it was a season that will be remembered for a long time. Redondo’s girls volleyball team had its record-breaking year come to an end Tuesday when host Marymount convincingly defeated the Sea Hawks 25-16, 25-18, 25-13 in the CIF Southern California Regional Division 1 final. […]