Drunk driver shuts down PCH in Hermosa Beach
On Saturday the Hermosa Beach Police Department arrested a woman on suspicion of drunk driving after she attempted to avoid a drunk driving checkpoint and crashed into a power pole and fire hydrant on Pacific Coast Highway. “The woman driving apparently saw the signs that there was a checkpoint ahead and she swerved to avoid […]
Hermosa Beach cops warn kids to cool it on Fourth of July with YouTube video
Members of the Hermosa Beach Police Department put away their police uniforms and pulled out the director’s chair for a 4th of July public safety video that warns minors of the consequences of drinking booze on the beach. “We’re trying to get the message out to the High School kids,” said HBPD Lt. Garth Gaines. […]
Hermosa Beach approves oil consultant
The City Council, after much debate, finally voted Tuesday night to begin a several-year community input program that will begin in mid-July. The council also voted to hire a consulting company to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed E&B oil production project at a cost of $794,665. “Hermosa 2020 & Beyond: A Community […]
Pet movers put Noah’s Ark on wheels in Hermosa Beach
“Everyday thousands of animals are on the move, they travel just like we do— hop in a plane, jump in a car, the usual. My name is James Nelligan, I own Pacific Pet Transport; we move the big, small, dangerous or docile. It’s a toss up sometime who should be in the cages, the animals […]
Pot-smuggling panga busted in Manhattan Beach, 2 detained
A fishing boat from Mexico arrived in Manhattan Beach Saturday before dawn, carrying 1,850 lbs of marijuana.
Teaching tolerance: Redondo Union mixing it up at lunch
Eighteen-year-old Alex Nelson is coordinating Mix It Up At Lunch, an initiative that aims to break down social barriers at Redondo Union High School.
Second run-off to cost Redondo Beach $160,000
A second run-off to determine the city’s next treasurer is likely to cost $160,000, despite the City Council’s decision to conduct the election entirely by mail. The May 14 election cost $200,000 – $40,000 over budget – and the March 5 election cost $284,281. This election, being staged in response to the surprise resignation of […]
25 years ago this week in Redondo Beach…
Twenty-five years ago this week, the Redondo Beach Pier was ablaze. Steve Crecy shares his photos in commemoration.
Roundhouse Aquarium to mark World Oceans Day with 5K beach run
In honor of this year’s World Oceans Day next Saturday, the Roundhouse Aquarium is inviting fellow ocean lovers to celebrate the occasion with a 5K run along the beach.
Mike Purpus and Friends
Surfers include Mike Siordia, Mike Purpus, Edfactor, and Hudson Ritchie Video and editing by David Perkins of perkandpearl.com
Hundreds begin Memorial Day with shoreline run in Manhattan Beach
Low tide came early this year for the Manhattan Beach Summer 5K which was held on Memorial Day and a pair of out-of-area runner took top honors in the male and female divisions.\ Marty Wacker, 42, of Grand Junction, CO, captured the title with a time of 17 minutes, 44 seconds, outpacing two participants running […]
About Town in Redondo Beach: Week of May 29
What’s happening in Redondo Beach this week?
Abigaile’s Little Sister to bring spice into Manhattan Beach dining mecca
Just a year and a half since introducing Hermosa Beach to American brasserie Abigaile, its owner Jed Sanford and executive chef Tin Vuong are together undertaking a passion project—this time in Manhattan Beach.