Hermosa Beach Chase bank robbed, suspect apprehended
Hermosa Beach Police officers chased and apprehended a man who was suspected of robbing the Hermosa Beach Chase bank Thursday afternoon. The HBPD confirmed that the male suspect robbed the Chase Bank located 1200 Hermosa Avenue at around 4:35 p.m. Officers spotted the man fleeing the area in a stolen vehicle and attempted to stop […]
Culinary ambitions on rise in Beach Cities
When I wrote my evaluation for 2012, a clear trend was ongoing – toward cheaper, simpler restaurants. That tendency reversed somewhat in 2013, as some of the most interesting and complex restaurants in the history of the South Bay made their debut.
Sun still shines bright on beach volleyball
Despite the usual decline in interest in a year following the Olympic Games, the sport of beach volleyball continued to grow during 2013. The largest question mark among beach volleyball enthusiasts concerned three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings. When would the Golden Girl make her return to the court and who would replace longtime […]
Local athletes bring home the hardware in 2013
From the community level to the national stage, from team to individual performances, athletes from the Beach Cities enjoyed banner years in 2013. At the beginning of each season, every high school team has a primary goal of winning a league championship. Demanding non-league contests and tournaments help prepare a team for the postseason and […]
Redondo Beach mayor reflects on state of the city
Redondo Beach Mayor Steve Aspel reflects on the state of the city as the year draws to a close.
Runners celebrate first day of winter at MB Yuletide 5K
More than 700 runners celebrated the Winter Solstice by participating in the Manhattan Beach Yuletide 5K on the clear, crisp evening of Dec. 21. Matt Miller, 26, was first to cross the finish line on the out-and-back shoreline course that began and finished under the Christmas lights that adorned the Manhattan Beach Pier. Miller’s […]
Mira Costa defeats Peninsula to win South Holiday girls soccer tournament
Mira Costa’s girls soccer team jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and held off Peninsula Monday evening to capture its fourth championship at the 36th annual South Holiday Tournament. McKenna Doyle scored the first two goals for the Mustangs, who took a 3-0 lead into halftime. Gillian Henry sealed the victory with a long […]