August 13, 2015

Grand Prize Writing: “Tasting Class”

“It’s not the age of wine that matters,” Jack my wine tasting teacher was saying. “It’s how it ages. I bought all these Cabs back in ’84, a fine year for Napa. Some of these vintages will be accessible, and some will be . . . geriatric.”

Easy Reader/Beach 45th Anniversary Photography Contest

he Grand Prize winner of Easy Reader/Beach magazine’s 45th Anniversary Photography contest was submitted by Torrance resident Mike Barbee. His photo of a wave lapping over a rock reminds us of where we live and what we might face in the future from global warming. The Torrance resident says of his work, “I simply seek scenes that have a special light, moment, or invoke an emotion.”

Letters 08/13/15

Not making it Dear ER: My take away from Keith Robinson’s political cartoon (“Making it,” August 6, 2015) is that

Oil that washed up on the shore of Hermosa Beach last week. Photo by Kevin Cody
State bills to address oil spill

Four bills written in response to the May 19 oil spill that affected South Bay beaches are before the state legislature.