Surf Sleds: Ben Fortun’s 61 Impala
All Photos by Mark Kawakami The rumbling of the glasspacks spewed out of Ben Fortun’s dual exhaust as he cruised in his seafoam green 1962 Impala nonchalantly on Hermosa Avenue across from the vacant lot where a Foster Freeze once held the post as cruise central, American Graffiti-style, decades prior. “The perks of my […]
Hermosa Beach “Art Will Always Be Here” show Friday
The South Bay Art Department will host a final art show, “Art Will Always Be Here,” at their Manhattan Beach address before moving to Hermosa Beach on Friday from 6 – 9 p.m. The show will feature ten local artists exemplifying the depth of exploration and creative ability of the studio. “It’s a goodbye to […]
Hermosa Beach events; Art show, book sale, blood drive. fundraisers
Art Will Always Be Here The South Bay Art Department will host a final art show at their Manhattan Beach address before moving to Hermosa Beach on Friday from 6 – 9 p.m. The show will feature ten local artists exemplifying the depth of exploration and creative ability of the studio. “It’s a goodbye to the physical […]
Hollywood at the Beach: South Bay filming locations map
Located just 15 miles from Hollywood, the South Bay has been the prime location choice for hundreds of movies and TV shows over the years. Almost daily a director molds our coastline to fit their storyline and landmarks are re-envisioned. For four seasons our ocean-side cities were the focus of the TV show “The O.C” […]
High-speed Hermosa Beach minivan pursuit ends in arrest, no injuries [UPDATE]
An accurate description of a car burglar and a quick call to the Hermosa Beach Police Department resulted in the successful apprehension of a car thief after an hour-long car chase through both Redondo and Hermosa Beach. “The victim [of a car break-in] gave a good description of the man and that made the difference […]
About Town in Redondo Beach: Week of April 11
Kelly wins prestigious award Dr. Nancy Kelly was named the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) State Personnel/Human Resources Administrator of the Year for 2013. Recipients of the prestigious award must be active ACSA members who show strong support for the school management team; exceptional leadership in managing school programs; commitment to educational quality and […]
Two hotels break ground in Redondo Beach
Tucked away near the intersection of Inglewood Avenue and Marine Avenue is a plot of land that has lain vacant for nearly a decade. Once upon a time it was Malibu Castle mini-golf course, but in the years since the business closed it has become a haven for the homeless and a target for graffiti […]
Redondo Beach Board of Education welcomes members, talks state budget
The mood was lighter at this week’s Board of Education meeting than it was two weeks ago, when the community bid three termed-out board members a teary farewell. Tuesday night, their replacements – Brad Serkin, Michael Christensen, and Brad Waller, who were all elected unopposed – took their respective oaths. Brad Serkin, a lifetime South […]
Beach Cities Sports: Aquatics, cycling, football, running, volleyball and more
Aquatics: April 11 is the deadline to sign up for these two sessions of Junior Lifeguard Conditioning Program, where you can train to pass the Jr. Lifeguard Swim Test or a Conditioning Workout for Returning JGs. Space is limited. Session 1 begins today – May 2, Mon/Wed/Thurs, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ($120.), Session 2 […]
Redondo’s track team runs to national prominence at Arcadia Invitational
Distance runners from Redondo Union High School continued to put the Sea Hawks track and field team on the national map with stellar performances at the 46th annual Arcadia Invitational last Friday and Saturday. For the last 12 years, the event has ranked first in the nation in the number of DyeStateElite marks recorded and […]
Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team focused on demanding week
Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team continues what could be the most demanding week of the regular season. After splitting a two-match series in Hawaii against powerhouse teams in the Clash of the Titans tournament, Mira Costa head coach Mike Ninnis’ squad returned to the mainland to prepare for a critical match against Bay League foe […]
Special issue: ‘Hollywood at the Beach’
The entertainment industry has a long history in the Beach Cities, from its time as a quick and romantic getaway for movie stars of the Silver Screen era to its role in launching such key players as Quentin Tarantino (a clerk at the former Video Archives in Manhattan Beach) and its use as a backdrop […]