The Third (Occasionally) Annual Froth Awards celebrates the South Bay’s burgeoning brewing community
The South Bay brewing industry was launched somewhat inauspiciously in 2009 with two men, a minivan, and a frothy dream. Rich Marcello and Joel Elliott were surfers, best friends, and decidedly non-corporate; they wanted to do something they believed in, and something that connected people. They believed in good beer and in their native […]
MBUSD recognized for green practices, education
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District was one of five individual schools or districts in the state to be nominated for federal recognition of its green practices and education last month.
Hermosa Beach Council approves Smackfest, with changes
By Ryan McDonald The Hermosa Beach City Council approved the city’s annual calendar of large special events Tuesday night, paving the way for the return of Smackfest in July. Almost all of the council’s discussion of the calendar, which governs events drawing more than 500 people, pertained to Smackfest, a co-ed, four-person volleyball tournament that […]
Endless Session, Day 231: Inspiration and Flow
Inspiration comes in many different forms. Whether it’s uplifting chalk art on the Strand wall, witnessing random acts of kindness, sitting with naught but yourself in a peaceful place, or watching some of your favorite surfers glide across waves; when you look at the magic around you there’s always something to find stoke in. With […]