Hermosa surf in December: Video by MartyCam
The surf has been so good this month, thanks to El Nino, that it’s easy to forget how good it was last December, as shown in this video by Marty Tueling and Vince Ray.
Burglary suspect shot by resident in Redondo Beach
A suspected burglar was shot in Redondo Beach yesterday morning after being caught, mid-theft, by the resident of the home. According to Redondo Beach Police Lt. Todd Heywood, at 2:50 a.m. officers reported to the 2000 block of Nelson Ave., responding to a shots-fired call. There they found Redondo Beach resident Laurencia Gamboa, 33, being […]
Mostly praise for new plans for Strand & Pier project in Hermosa Beach [UPDATED]
The release of new renderings for a large planned development has eased residents’ concerns about the fate of Hermosa Beach’s most fabled crossroads. Strand & Pier, the project slated for the northwest corner of Pier Plaza, will include a 100-room hotel, multiple restaurants, and new retail. Previous plans, calling for the hotel to reach 45 […]
Marine Avenue Park to get skatepark by year’s end
Manhattan Beach will get its first skate park by the end of the year, the City Council decided Tuesday night.
Kensington passes Redondo Beach Council; public vote to come
The Redondo Beach Unified School District cleared another roadblock for the redevelopment of the former Patterson Elementary School, located at 320 Knob Hill, into an assisted-living facility. On Tuesday night, the Redondo Beach City Council voted unanimously to certify the Kensington project’s Environmental Impact Report and make amendments to the city’s local coastal program […]
“A Perfect Day” – a sense of irony [MOVIE REVIEW]
“A Perfect Day” is a truly international co-production directed by Fernando León de Aranoa and written by Aranoa and Diego Farias. De Aranoa also served as one of the producers, indicating how passionately he felt about this project that illustrates the political, logistical and emotional difficulties encountered every day by a group of international […]
Mira Costa-Redondo set for critical boys soccer showdown
Although the game is only the first of two Bay League meetings between Mira Costa and Redondo boys soccer teams, Tuesday’s 6 p.m. contest at Redondo could have playoff implications. Redondo defeated Morningside 9-2 last Friday to improve its overall record to 8-5-1, keeping pace with Palos Verdes and Peninsula. All three teams entered the […]
Mira Costa girls soccer team looks to keep pace with PV
Sometimes in the world of athletics, a team will find itself in the uncomfortable position of rooting for its rival. Such is the case this week when Redondo hosts Palos Verdes in a critical Bay League contest. After a heartbreaking 1-0 home loss to defending champion Palos Verdes in its Bay League opener, Mira Costa […]
G.I. Joe returns for boot camp after stroke
For the first time since he suffered a stroke last January, the beloved boot camp fitness instructor known for his tough love classes at the Manhattan Beach Pier will be offering his signature class.