Return of the Killer Shrimp [Restaurant review]
Samantha Mallory and Amanda Soler serve up Killer Shrimp’s mango wedge salad. The first time I heard the name Killer Shrimp, I thought it might be the name of a monster movie. I could imagine the low-budget sets, the plucky heroine, the animatronic creature towering over buildings and clicking its evil claws as it destroys […]
Redondo Beach woman’s kidnapper found dead in Torrance motel bathroom from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Kidnapping suspect Timothy Thomas, 27, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the bathroom of a Torrance Super 8 Motel this afternoon after police and SWAT officers had cordoned off the area to search for him.
Trial date set in case against ex-city manager
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge set a trial date of July 6 for a former Manhattan Beach city employee’s lawsuit against the city for alleged abuse she suffered under former City Manager David Carmany. Patricia Schilling claims that Carmany’s retaliation after she reported his questionable behavior caused her such stress that she developed a […]
Speakers at annual State of Education urge parents and children to find their purpose
The long thought and taught key to success was to get good grades, get a good job, and make a lot of money. Kathleen Terry thinks otherwise. Instead of reaching for success, she argued, we should first aim to define our purpose by identifying our gifts, passions, and values. Finding purpose was the theme of this year’s annual State of Education.
Beyond the Shore Paddlefest will bring a yoga and paddleboard “circus” to Seaside Lagoon
The complementary worlds of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and yoga will join forces on October 12 at the second annual Beyond the Shore Paddlefest. The highest-profile activity among many others — including a 4.4 mile paddleboard race, slackline yoga with “yoga-lebrity” Heather T. Leo over the lagoon, a 20-foot suspended aerial yoga demonstration, and local live reggae music — will be an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the largest stand-up paddleboard yoga class.
Home is Where the (He)art is It’s stylish! It’s new! It’s ESMoA!
Everyone will garnish it a little differently, but the concept of home includes being able to kick off our shoes while turning up the music, and to leave clothes, dishes, or newspapers (New York Times, Easy Reader) scattered about – at least until the better half or the kids come through the door. As usual, […]
South Bay Community Calender 10/09/14
Thursday 9th JUBLIEE Palos Verdes Estates 75th Diamond Jubilee. A major milestone in the City’s history and an opportunity to celebrate the community. Event is at 5:30 p.m. Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. For tickets visit pvestates.org. Friday 10th HIKE Full Moon Hike in the George F. Canyon. Limit to […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Roses and Cigarettes at South Bay Customs
Roses and Cigarettes play with Hangdog Expression on Friday, October 10 at South Bay Customs, 115 Penn Street in El Segundo. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets ate $8. For more information, visit southbaycustoms.net.
Letters to the Editor 10/09/14
Old school schooling Dear Editor: In response to a letter from Chris Miller (“Built it and they came,” ER Letters, September 25, 2014) would like to clarify how the Hermosa Beach Community Center is being used today and how that relates to the School District. The City of Hermosa Beach owns the Community Center and […]