Ratopia Surf Contest: South’s Browning rips at Torrance Beach
By Mike Purpus and Ed Solt The 11th Annual Ratopia Surf Contest got underway in 1 to 3 foot frozen zippers last Saturday morning at Torrance Beach. It was so cold judging the first heat that the judges thought we were up in Big Bear waiting for the chair lift to open. “The water is […]
35th Anniversary Nutcracker Fundraiser Dinner
Palos Verdes Ballet celebrated their 35th anniversary of the Nutcracker Fundraiser at Port O’ Call restaurant.
Skechers to revise plans for Hermosa buildings
The world’s second-largest shoe company appears to have gotten off on the wrong foot. After a proposal for a series of corporate buildings prompted concerns from Hermosa Beach residents about impacts on quality of life, Skechers has decided to modify the plans for the development. Executives with the Manhattan Beach-based shoe manufacturer say that the […]
Endless Session, Day 152: In a Trance
Sometimes I’m driving down coastal streets and I need to remember to keep my eyes on the road, because the sea tugs on my gaze and doesn’t want to let go. I too often try to catch a glimpse of what the waves look like between nooks in the dazzling beach houses, and soon after […]
Endless Session, Day 151: Flying
Some lemon popsickles and 17 hours of sleep apparently do wonders for the flu. After waking up from what was probably similar to some type of coma, I surprisingly felt like a million bucks and felt an energy I hadn’t had in days, and all I wanted to do […]
Endless Session, Day 150: Milestones and maladies
I consider any days ending in 00 or 50 to be milestones. So on day 150 of an attempted 365 days in a row of surfing, I feel accomplished. Actually, I’m feeling slightly accomplished and mostly delirious, having had a short session this a.m. and then racing back to my house and throwing up all […]