Hermosa Surfer’s Walk of Fame inducts Barela, Benavidez, Jarvis, Levy
The 2015 Hermosa Beach Surfer’s Walk of Fame inductions at the Hermosa pier on Saturday could have passed for a Mira Costa 30th-year class reunion. Inductees Derek Levy, Mike Benevidez, Chris Barela and Dennis Jarvis all attended the high school in the late ‘70s, before surfing was an official school sport.
The Hammerin’ Hamlins
When the Hamlin sisters were young the rivalry between them became so intense that they agreed to focus on different sports. The decision led to Sea Hawk CIF titles in volleyball and basketball this year It’s not often that siblings win CIF championships in the same school year. Even more rare is doing it […]
Saving sea lions in the South Bay
As a tidal wave of starving sea lion pups has washed up on the shores of California, some in the South Bay are stepping up to help them.
Hermosa Beach Councilwoman Nanette Barragan considers run for Congress
Hermosa Beach City Councilwoman Nanette Barragan is considering a run for United States Congress.
Letters to the Editor: hotels and volleyball courts in Hermosa, Horvath vs. Nafissi in Redondo Beach
Redondo revenge Dear ER: Congratulations Redondo Beach You just messed up again by voting down the fun. Measure B was supposed to be a way for us Palos Verdians to set up a little home away from home. Us people from Palos Verdes like to do a little something called “slumming.” When we go slumming […]
MOVIE REVIEW – Furious 7: Furiously Exceptional
It’s amazing how much mileage The Fast and the Furious franchise has gotten over the course of 14 years. It’s latest installment, Furious 7, is a blast. It delivers everything a fan of this series could possibly want, with the added bonus of a tribute to the late Paul Walker. Furious 7 assumes that you’ve seen the previous movies, […]
South Bay Arts Calendar 4/10/15-4/15/15
Friday, April 10 Get into the water The Manhattan Beach Community Church Theater presents “The Dixie Swim Club” at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, plus 2 p.m. on Saturday. Also next Friday, at 8, and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., in the MBCC Theater, 303 S. Peck Road, Manhattan Beach. More at mbcctheater.com. Sketches […]
The Light in the Piazza
The Malaga Cove art show and sale is here for spring and summer Perhaps it’s the fountain and the weathered statue of Neptune, located a few dozen yards away, but there’s something slightly mythological about the 30 or so artists emerging each spring to exhibit their wares on the green lawn in front of Malaga […]
South Bay Community Calendar 4/09/15-4/13/15
Friday, 10 COLLECTIBLES PARTY AND SALE Palos Verdes Estate treasures curated from private homes on the Peninsula are featured in this. exclusive, private shopping party includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, and entertainment. You will have first choice of the estate collectibles from 4 – 7 p.m. at Promenade Shopping Center, Rolling Hills Estates, with convenient […]
Tender Box, Fresh & Easy sites on the market in Hermosa Beach
The corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 8th Street – until recently home to Hermosa Beach’s raciest establishments – is looking to settle down with some new tenants.
Mended Fences: Redondo Beach neighbors feud over cat’s death
All Linda Hopkins wanted for her beloved cat, Leo, was a modicum of sincerity in response to his death at the jaws of neighboring dogs. After weeks of tumult, she seems to have finally gotten her wish. Hopkins had just moved into her new home not far from Prospect Avenue and Beryl Street, after months […]
Michael Stars co-founder passes away
Manhattan Beach resident and co-founder of the Michael Stars fashion brand Michael Cohen passed away at the age of 79 on March 27. The cause was prostate cancer.