Petty back in the running, Duclos knocked to fourth in Hermosa Beach election
The latest Hermosa Beach City Council election findings announced Friday afternoon caused an upset in the latest result, ousting incumbent Jeff Duclos from his once secure position in second place by moving him to fourth – potentially excluding him from a seat on the dais. “This has been the screwiest election I’ve never seen,” said […]
I Waltzed with God, but Then I Stepped on His Shoe
A boatload of exotic adventures, dazzling art and significant people, and we’re just getting started. Are you coming along for the ride? Let me put down this drink and I’ll tell you how it began. In Lake Forest a woman from São João del-Rei lamented that Brazilian authors were not better known in this country. […]
Philippines fundraiser in Hermosa Beach this Saturday
South Bay residents will come together this Saturday to help raise money for the victims of the recent Philippines Typhoon catastrophe with games, a silent auction and fun at the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club. South Bay Cares Volunteer and Volleyball Ventures have planned the event that will feature Filipino food, board games, wine tasting and […]
My Life as a Pencil: a reporter’s notes from far afield
Ron Arias spent 50 years as a parachute journalist, telling the world’s most dramatic stories. But some of his the best stories were those that were never told. I’ve always felt my best stories told were the ones that for various editorial reasons never got published. They are the outtakes or stories behind the published […]
“Looking at the World through the Eyes of a Woman”: the Turkish connection comes to Manhattan Beach
by Vy Nguyen The phrase “girl power” can be seen circulating throughout social media. Women encourage their friends and family members to find strength amongst themselves, and to not depend on others for happiness. While this encouragement is being circulated locally, there are women who want to pass on this message to those overseas. This […]
Devil Winds invade North LA County
photos and words by Justin Mehren October marks the beginning of the Santa Ana season in Southern California. The natural phenomenon that gets a surfer’s blood boiling in anticipation of epic surf is also the nemesis of homeowners and firefighters. These dry, hot, and powerful winds that travel from the desert to the sea, leave […]
“The Modern Californian Beach House” [Book Preview]
For modern architect Patrick Killen, each house he builds writes a story: who are the clients, what do they want and what can be actualized? In “The Modern Californian Beach House” (Images Publishing Group, 2012), co-written by Killen and San Francisco-based architectural photographer Russell Abraham, Killen regales with the backstories of his past residential projects, […]
North LA Pulse: October 2013
The North LA Pulse is a monthly feature highlighting the top performers of each swell as seen through the lens of photographer Justin Mehren. October’s fall weather pattern brings swells from all directions, and this month proved to be a mixed bag of pulses. The first pulse was greeted with offshore winds and every surfer in town thought that this […]
Home is where the art is [Beach Architecture]
A life of words and journeys reflected inside a writer’s Hermosa house
Mira Costa upends defending girls volleyball champion Marymount
On paper, it looked as only one of 16 second-round contests, but Thursday’s showdown between Mira Costa and Marymount had the feeling of a championship match. Moments after Katie Rethmeyer delivered the killing blow giving Mira Costa a 25-14, 25-18, 19-25, 25-21 victory, friends and family rushed the court to join the team in a […]
Prep athelte of the month: Mira Costa Mustang workhorse Sebastian Franck-Love
With the CIF football playoffs beginning tomorrow, the Mira Costa Mustangs drive to a long postseason run will depend on the legs of running back Sebastian Franck-Love. Going into the final regular season game against rival Redondo Union, Franck-Love had scored 15 touchdowns and run for more than 1,400 yards, leading Mira Costa to a […]
Meet the Beatles! Abbey Road plays Hermosa Beach
On February 9, 1964, four shaggy-haired Brits made their stateside debut on the Ed Sullivan show while 73 million Americans looked on. The Beatles had first gained attention in the states just six weeks earlier when a Maryland disc jockey got a hold of a British copy of a Beatles album and played “I […]