Hermosa council wrestles over 75-word, $200 million oil question

The Hermosa Beach city council argued for five hours about what 75 words will be included in the March 3, 2015 oil ballot measure, without reaching a consensus. Above is the language proposed at the start of the meeting.
The homemade pizza empire

How Manhattan Beach’s Adam and Debbie Goldberg built Fresh Brothers to be hometown and family affair and
succeeded beyond anyone’s expectations
Mira Costa homecoming sealed with a kiss

Mira Costa students selected partners Jack Allen and Sarah Kennedy as homecoming king and queen, and then chanted “kiss her” as the the royal couple were on parade. The king acceded to their wishes.
South Bay Community Calendar October 16 to 23

Thursday 16th BUNCO Let’s roll the dice and have F-U-N!!! Bunco hosted by the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. $5 non-members are welcomed and encouraged at 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. For more events, visit wcrbinfo.com. THIRD THURSDAY Live music and fun every third Thursday in Riviera Village, Redondo […]
With grace and elegance – Ceramic art by Biliana Popova in Manhattan Beach

Biliana Popova has come a long way. She arrived in New York from Bulgaria in 1999, spent two days there, came to Los Angeles, and has lived here ever since. Although they’d met earlier, Popova invited curator Ann Martin to her solo show this past February, and clearly Martin was impressed. That set the ball […]
South Bay events: arts and entertainment calendar
thursday 16th THIRD THURSDAY Riviera Village: Third Thursdays in Riviera Village continues this week and includes Art at Plaza Riviera, organized by Artlife Gallery. Enjoy a four-floor art exhibit at Plaza Riviera with a South Bay collection by talented locals. The artists will be creating original artwork at the building entrance on the day of […]
MB BOOK EVENT: Paul Lance takes on the digital universe
Paul Lance presents his book “Just Tell Me How It Works: Practical Help for Adults on All-Things-Digital,” on Thursday, October 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Pages bookstore, 904 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
Powering Up! Redondo’s electrifying new art show

Check out a book, and then check out the art. Friday through Sunday, the Redondo Beach Art Group (RBAG) is holding its annual “Power of Art” group show at the Redondo Beach Main Library. Georgette Gantner is this year’s organizer and chair, with plenty of support from RBAG’s co-presidents, Patti Linnette and Debbie Collette. Gantner […]
Letters to the Editor 10/16/14

Get educated, take a tour Dear ER: I have been a Hermosa Beach resident since 1994, have two children who recently graduated from Hermosa Beach schools, served eight years on the PTO (two as President) and six on the HBEF. For the past four years I have been employed by HBCSD. Â If anyone thinks our […]
Blowing Out the Candles – Palos Verdes Estates comes of age

Throughout October, Palos Verdes Estates is celebrating its 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, culminating with a big shindig on Saturday at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Tickets are $125 and available at PVE’s City Hall or online at pvestates.org. Last Thursday, renowned jazz pianist and PV resident David Benoit performed with his trio at Farnham Martin […]