City renews downtown business freeze
The city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to renew the temporary freeze on downtown business uses for another year.
New mayor takes over in Manhattan Beach
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Burton became the new mayor of Manhattan Beach Tuesday night during the council’s regular reorganization.
Staying Sharp in Between Fights With UFC Fighter Brian Ortega
The Civic Couch Show sat down with South Bay resident and UFC fighter Brian Ortega to discuss his training regiment and how he maintains focus in between fights. Ortega is coming off of his June 6th UFC win over Thiago Tavares. He won by a 3rd round TKO. Brian Ortega is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner […]
Bellandi, Bates win largest Hermosa Beach Ironman on record
Under an overcast but clearing sky, more than 500 people gathered on the morning of July 4 to run a mile, paddle a mile and drink a six-pack of beer as quickly as possible in the largest Hermosa Beach Ironman in the event’s 41-year history. Hundreds of people left the beach buzzed, while thousands of dollars were raised for charity.
CrossFit Horsepower owner trains for Reebok CrossFit Games
CrossFit Horsepower owner Dan Wells will find out how fit he really is when he competes in the Reebok CrossFit Games this month at StubHub Center. Photos by Pete Henze
A la carte 07/09/15
Doma Kitchen has reopened and the transformation of the space at the north end of the Manhattan Village Mall is startling. The former chain taco joint is now a pretty, sophisticated restaurant with original art on the walls and a pleasant outside patio. The food is every bit as good as in their previous […]
Letters 07/09/15
Sewer level math Dear ER: Now that Hermosa council members Pete Tucker, Michael DiVirgilio, Carolyn Petty and Hany Fangary have scammed their million-dollar annual sewer tax onto the backs of Hermosa’s property owners (on top of the $2.5 Million ‘Utility User’s Tax’ still paid annually after 30 years), the very least these politicians should do, […]