The South Bay’s best new restaurants of 2013
2013 was the best year in the history of the South Bay for restaurant debuts.
Third hotel for Marine Ave. site in Redondo Beach
A two-hotel project that broke ground last April has been expanded to accommodate a third hotel, bringing the number of new rooms on the site to 500 and the value of the private investment in the project to $90 million.
Redondo Beach union groups reject city’s offer
The city’s “last, best, and final” offer of a three percent wage increase to disgruntled employee unions has been rejected.
Redondo Beach City Council approves Meistrell statue
The City Council has authorized the installation of a life-sized bronze statue in memory of brothers Bob and Bill Meistrell at the entrance to Seaside Lagoon.
New director for Redondo Beach libraries
A new library director has been appointed to take the place of predecessor Jean Scully, who retired at the end of June.
Redondo Beach filmmaker eyes $10 million cash prize
Today the filmmaker finds himself a celebrity in certain circles, and a contestant a nationally broadcast reality show that promises its winner the biggest cash prize in television history.
About Town in Redondo Beach: Week of Jan. 9
What’s happening in Redondo Beach this week?
December Issue of CIVIC COUCH now ONLINE
Drop Zone LA contributing photographer Brad Jacobson’s December issue of Civic Couch that highlights the hottest surf action in the South Bay: http://issuu.com/civiccouch/docs/jan_issue1_ea1d0c2e2b2c7d
Hermosa Beach strategic planning session a success
During a strenuous 18-hour, two-day strategic planning meeting, the Hermosa Beach City Council and city staff discussed and outlined new goals for the upcoming year. Three newly elected city council members, Nanette Barragan, Carolyn Petty and Hany Fangary joined previously elected members Peter Tucker and Michael DiVirgilio to discuss the city’s goals for the first […]
About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of Jan. 9
Battle of the Badges The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will take place Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Police Department community room. The campaign, sponsored by MBPD and American Red Cross, is an opportunity for all badge-carrying personnel along with their friends, family and neighbors to donate […]