Manhattan Beach police to residents: ‘Lock it’
A few years ago, Manhattan Beach police arrested a San Bernardino man on two separate occasions for burglary. When officers asked him why he’d bother to travel all the way to Manhattan Beach to commit his crimes, he had a simple answer. “He said, ‘Because you lock nothing,’” Chief of Police Eve Irvine recalled. “‘You […]
Redondo boys win wild-card game in CIF soccer playoffs [UPDATED]
Mira Costa saw its season come to an end last Thursday with another heartbreaking loss. Playing the role of spoiler, the Mustangs (6-12-2, 1-8-1) fell to visiting Palos Verdes 2-1 in overtime. John Burns scored the lone goal for Mira Costa. Palos Verdes went unbeaten in league action with an 8-0-2 record and earned the […]
Mira Costa girls earn fifth seed in CIF Division 2 soccer playoffs [UPDATED]
Mira Costa won a share of the Bay League crown when Hanna Watkins score in the 78th minute to give the Mustangs a 3-2 win over host Palos Verdes. Taylor Foland’s goal gave Mira Costa an early 1-0 lead and Megan Carver tied the score at two with a goal in the 74th minute. Coach […]
Torrance Police fired at Redondo Beach man
When Redondo Beach man David Perdue loaded his surfboard into his truck last Thursday morning, he couldn’t have anticipated being blindsided and fired at by Torrance Police officers on his way to the beach.
Beach Valentines: music and mischief
One warm day in 1974, a wild-haired man on a Harley arrived unannounced at the doorstep of a family’s home in Palos Verdes. He was carrying dental tools. A 23 year-old girl with chestnut hair and a big smile named DK was sitting on the back porch. Her mom came out and told her there […]