Shooting shocks Redondo Beach
On Saturday, Jan. 20, South Redondo local Devin Scandore (Devin Dean) got in his red Volkswagen bug and drove himself and a few friends to a punk show. He never came home. The next morning, detectives returned Scandore’s car to his house, bearing tragic news that rippled through Redondo Beach last week, leaving a trail […]
Hermosa Beach responders examine school safety
“As we all know, there have been some incidents within the last few weeks that have changed the way we view school safety,” said Interim Chief of Police Steve Johnson. “It really shocked to the core what can occur in a community.” Johnson along with community members took the chance to discuss potential security changes […]
Local Hermosa Beach cat attends community meeting
Soon after the joint meeting between the Hermosa Beach City School District Board of Education and City Council commenced, Allegro, a local Hermosa Beach orange tabby cat sauntered into the crowd from the chilly evening outside. Community members snickered as the cat walked under chairs, eventually making his way to the front of the room. He rubbed […]
59 iPads stolen from Pacific Elementary in Manhattan Beach [UPDATE]
After reviewing surveillance footage, the Manhattan Beach Police Department has determined that the theft of 59 iPads at Pacific Elementary School occurred early Saturday at approximately 4:45 a.m. In the footage, the suspects appeared to be two males wearing baseball hats and a female with a hoodie, according to MBPD. A Pacific Elementary teacher on site Sunday morning noticed […]
Mira Costa-Redondo girls soccer showdown ends in a draw
Mira Costa’s girls soccer team remained in first place but Redondo stays right on the heels of its rival after the two teams played to a 2-2 tie Tuesday at Mira Costa. Kirby Benson’s goal in the 27th minute gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead but Redondo’s Megan Perkins scored twice in the second half […]
Mira Costa girls, Redondo boys earn sweeps on the hardwood
Late-season basketball games with playoff implications are usually hard-fought battles and if they are between cross-town rivals, the excitement reaches a higher level. Spectators were not disappointed Tuesday at Sea Hawk Pavilion on the campus of Redondo Union High School. The girls from Mira Costa and Redondo matched up in the early contest where the […]
Beach Cities Sports: Cheerleading, running, surfing, volleyball and more
Running: The annual GI Joe Spring Pier-2-Pier Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 2 at 7 a.m. Runners compete in the sand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. The top two male and female runners receive a dog tag and gift certificate toward new running shoes. T-shirts, goodie bags […]
‘Just Chill’: a message in a beverage
One day in the winter of 2008, Malibu surfer Max Baumann was people-watching at the Los Angeles International Airport. Australia-bound to catch waves with friends and train with a high-performing instructor, he was in high spirits. He appeared to be an anomaly.
Hermosa Beach responders examine school safety
Interim Chief of Police Steve Johnson along with community members took the chance to discuss potential security changes throughout the district during a joint meeting last week between the School Board and City Council.