Redondo school board passes power plant resolution
After hearing from members of the public both in support of and against the AES proposal to re-build its Harbor Drive plant Tuesday night, the Redondo Beach Board of Education passed a resolution 4-1, with Jane Diehl dissenting, that states opposition to the project if it fails to meet certain criteria. Responding to resident concerns about […]
Hermosa Beach Club 705 retains CUP under modified conditions
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission voted not to revoke Club 705’s Conditional Use Permit for on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments (CUP), but instead to modify the permit so as to attract a viable future client. The 8,900 square-foot club, located at 705 Pier Avenue, has been closed since mid-October and the operators are currently seeking a […]
Rotating Hermosa Beach Mayor Kit Bobko reigns again
Patrick “Kit” Bobko was installed as Mayor of Hermosa Beach for the second time on Tuesday. He replaced outgoing Mayor Jeff Duclos, and councilman Michael DiVirgilio became vice mayor. “It’s scary and intimidating to run meetings and be the face of the city,” said councilmember and former mayor Howard Fishman. “But what I tell you […]
Word on the street: Chase, FlexCity, MB Bread and Bagel, Fun with RB candidates
Homes end year on uptick South Bay home price sales averaged $718,710 last December, up 8.8 percent from December 2011, according to a report by the South Baty Association of Realtors. The median price was $500,000, up 8.7 percent from December 2011. Condominiums and Townhomes also showed improvement. The average price was $467,244, up 5.6 […]
Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, football, running, surfing and more
Baseball: Mira Costa Pony Baseball is holding registration through January for players ages 4-14. Evaluations will be held Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9-10. The spring season begins Saturday, March 9. Fees for kids ages 4-12 are $110/player; ages 13-14 are $275/player and includes professional coaching. To register, log on to miracostapony.com. For more information, call […]
Costa, Redondo prepare to meet for second time on turf, hardwood
The boys and girls basketball and soccer teams from Mira Costa and Redondo Union meet for the second time in Bay League competition Tuesday in crucial games that hold playoff implications. Following are recaps of how the rival teams are doing as they prepare for the second round of league play. Boys Basketball In a game […]
Whale breach off Redondo Harbor [VIDEO]
Mark Racunas filmed a whale breaching the surface of the water Jan. 19 about a half-mile off the shores of Redondo Beach.