Times president Thomson to address Manhattan Beach women’s conference
Kathy Thomson, the newly named chief operating officer of Tribune Publishing, will be a key note speaker at the 15th Annual Manhattan Beach Women in Business Conference on May 3 at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. In her new position with the Los Angeles Times’ parent company, Thomson, 46, “will work with all of the [Tribune] […]
Grades of Green awards area schools for reducing trash
When fifth grader Peter Fullerton goes to throw his trash away from lunch each day at Lunada Bay Elementary School, he doesn’t just toss it all into a single garbage can. He separates out recycled material and food waste then stacks a reusable tray. And if Fullerton forgets the routine he has each of his […]
Fourth of July crackdown gets serious in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach residents got a stern warning in the mail on April 18 from interim Chief of Police Steve Johnson about new Fourth of July policies. “I am writing to ask for your help in protecting the public’s safety and the rights of all the city’s property owners and residents on the Fourth of July,” […]
Redondo, Hermosa Beach youth spend weekend at police station
Local Hermosa Beach youth spent Sunday, April 14 planting succulents and at the Hermosa Beach Police Department for the Kiwanis Club’s “Kiwanis One Day” program. Youth organizations across the country spent the day carrying out projects to improve their community’s world-wide. The groups, the El Camino Circle K Club, Redondo Union High School Key Club, […]
New Hermosa Beach interim Police Chief to take over
Hermosa Beach’s police department will be under new leadership after the City Council abruptly moved to end interim Police Chief Steve Johnson’s over year-long reign and bring in newcomer Mike McCrary. “It’s my expectation that Mike is going to help us evaluate and move forward,” City Manager Tom Bakaly said, adding that bringing someone from […]
Manhattan Beach City Council considers paying MBUSD for pool, facility use
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s Board of Trustees is asking the city to pay up. For nearly 14 years, the school district has given the city access to its school fields and facilities, including Polliwog Park and Begg Pool, during non-school hours as long as the city pays for maintenance and operation costs. But […]
Green lifestyle in many forms at Manhattan Beach’s s.a.g.e expo [PHOTOS]
The first-ever s.a.g.e. (sustainable and green environments) expo last weekend drew hundreds of green-conscious businesses, nonprofits, families, artists and residents to the Manhattan Beach National Guard Armory. The free-to-the-public, two-day expo included a speakers’ series, featuring among others author Heidi Butzine on shopping local, sustainable developer Daniel Salzman on building green and Bella Builders’ Vinny […]