Source of oil spill likely local, not Santa Barbara; beaches to remain closed
The source of the oil that has been washing ashore South Bay beaches is most likely local and not from the Santa Barbara oil spill.
Beach ban from oil will be lifted tomorrow morning
The beach will be open tomorrow at 6 a.m., officials announced at a press conference about the oil washing ashore.
Missing man found in Westwood
A 68-year-old Gardena man who went missing on May 20 in Manhattan Beach was found early this morning.
Redondo Beach celebrates Memorial Day
Redondo Beach honors its veterans on Memorial Day.
Substance washing up on shore identified as oil
The substance causing beach closures from El Segundo to Torrance has been identified as oil.
Film festival planned for Hermosa Beach in 2016
The red carpet could be rolled out for a new film festival in Hermosa Beach next year.
Mira Costa boys volleyball faces rival Loyola in CIF SoCAl Regional semifinals
Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team will face an old nemesis Thursday evening when the Mustangs travel to Loyola for a 7 p.m. Division 1 semifinal match in the CIF Southern California Regional Championships. Third-seeded Mira Costa (25-6) will look to avenge an early-season loss to second-seeded Loyola (29-2) when the Cubs swept the Mustangs at […]
Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, running, surfing, volleyball and more
Running: The 3rd annual Roundhouse Aquarium Fun Run for the Oceans takes place Saturday, June 6 at the base of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The out-and-back beach run begins at 9:30 a.m. and celebrates World Oceans Day. Prizes to the top three runners in male and female age divisions. Entry fee of $35 includes t-shirt […]
South Bay Arts Calendar 05/28/15-06/02/15
Thursday, May 28 Rah, rah, go team, go The Torrance Torrettes “Spring Spectacular” takes place at 7 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Dance and drill team girls from kindergarten through 8th grade do their magic. Tickets, $12 adults; $9 kids 12 and under. Call (310) 781-7171. Friday, May […]
Letters 05/28/15
Higher Dear ER: Why stop at 12 percent (“Hermosa Beach activists circulate hotel bed tax pedition,”)? Since no one makes a decision on where to stay based on the bed tax, take it up to 100 percent and then see if people do base their decision on it. Tax, tax, tax, tax. When will it […]
South Bay Community Calendar 05/28/15-06/01/15
Thursday 28 BOOKS Gwendolyn Womack, author of “The Memory Painter”, reads at Pages bookstore. Her book is a taut thriller and a timeless love story which spans six continents and 10,000 years. RSVP’s are appreciated. Call 310-318-0900 or email info@pagesabookstore.com. Friday 29 EVENT VERTE, a green evening benefiting Grades of Green. A fun-filled night […]
City of Hermosa Beach continues opposition of new AES power plant
The City of Hermosa Beach will continue its opposition to the construction of a new AES power plant in Redondo Beach.