Hermosa Beach pilot to fly in homemade dragon aircraft at Red Bull Flugtag
Five “Game of Thrones” fans walked into a bar on Cinco de Mayo and walked out with an unexpected idea drawn on a napkin. They would design a dragon-shaped aircraft to fly at the 2013 Red Bull Flugtag. Kristi Davis, a Hermosa Beach resident and pilot for Sky West Airlines, would pilot the homemade craft. […]
Redondo Beach Mayor Aspel wants air force base to honor Parsons
Mayor Steve Aspel is hoping to have a building at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo named after his friend, the late former councilman John Parsons.
Coyotes attack and kill cat in Redondo Beach [UPDATE]
Two coyotes killed a domestic cat early last Thursday morning in Redondo Beach and then evaded police and escaped towards the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Hermosa Beach firefighter to be remembered at Firefighter Combat Challenge
This weekend’s firefighter competition in Hermosa Beach will be without a competitor after the Hermosa Beach Fire Department announced that Carlos Lopez, a Redondo Beach resident and HBFD firefighter and paramedic, passed away on Tuesday evening. “Our hearts and prayers are with Carlos’s family and friends. We send them our deepest condolences for this devastating […]
Manhattan Village mall expansion proposal continues to polarize
No decision was made Tuesday at the third City Council public hearing regarding approval of Manhattan Village’s expansion proposal. Council was expected to determine whether to approve developer and applicant RREEF’s Master Use Amendment, Variance of Height and Signage Exception to begin the three-phase renovation of the 44-acre Manhattan Beach shopping center, a six-and-a-half year […]
Hap on Bob: Friends from the Golden Age to the golden years
Hap Jacobs got word of Bob’s passing while vacationing in Hawaii, the same way he heard about Billy’s. “There’s a Catamaran with a big Body Glove Logo on it in front of my place,” he said. “It reminds me of them every time I see it.” Hap recalls both Meistrells lifeguarding on the south side […]
Blueberry Aqua Fresca
By Winy Chen, Registered Dietitian at Beach Cities Health District To keep my family cool and hydrated throughout the hot months, I often make aqua fresca rather than artificial fruit punch. Nothing beats the power of a simple, nutritious and beautifully refreshing drink on a hot July day. Hope you enjoy! Blueberry Aqua Fresca Ingredients […]
Redondo’s bid to defend title in girls volleyball tournament falls short
Redondo Union’s girls volleyball team was right where it wanted to be. The Sea Hawks reached had reached Monday’s championship match of the Dave Mohs Tournament with a chance to defend their title. Facing Mater Dei, Redondo also had the opportunity to avenge an early-season home loss to the Monarchs. In a battle of the […]