Anything Goes [THEATER REVIEW]
This is the other splashy musical that takes place aboard an ocean liner – the one that doesn’t strike an iceberg. In case a reminder is needed as to why Cole Porter was one of the great 20th century songwriters, we don’t need to wait long once the lights go down and the band strikes […]
Manhattan Beach year in review: centennial happenings
In Manhattan Beach’s hundredth year, the city made national headlines with a political stunt involving a dead pig carcass and the arrest of NBA star Matt Barnes outside a downtown restaurant. It garnered some distinguished titles, too, when the Travel Channel named Manhattan Beach’s annual holiday fireworks show as top two in the nation and […]
Redondo Beach year in review: murders shock city
In late February the Redondo Beach Police Department began investigating a string of tragedies in the city that started with the shooting of 45-year-old Margaret Goldberg, also known as Peggy Duffy. She was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds after police were called to her home because of a phone call from a concerned family […]
Hermosa Beach year in review: new city manager, embattled treasurer
The City of Hermosa Beach has a new city manager, a new three-year contract with its employees and new environmental ordinances aimed at improving ocean and air quality. Some news in Hermosa was no big surprise, such as the Mermaid restaurant and cocktail lounge on the verge of sale to a developer. Other news raised […]