Hermosa Beach Police seek homeowners’ help to find missing man
The Hermosa Beach Police Department is reaching out to residents living on the Strand in their continuing search for a man last seen on Pier Plaza almost two weeks ago. Michael David Vanzandt, a 36-year-old Lancaster resident, was last seen March 5 about 11:25 p.m. heading toward the Mermaid restaurant. Vanzandt had been out on […]
About Town in Manhattan Beach
The Manhattan Beach city council approved the formation of an Economic Development Advisory Council Tuesday night.
Roundhouse Aquarium renovation moves forward

The Manhattan Beach City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the nonprofit which runs the Roundhouse Aquarium and the Harrison Greenberg Memorial Foundation to renovate the aquarium Tuesday night.
Parks win in Redondo Beach Budget Discussions
The Redondo Beach City Council took aim at the city’s status as a “park poor” community last night, as part of its Fiscal Year 2015-16 mid-year budget adjustments. The motion, put forward by District 3 councilman Christian Horvath, created an Open-Space Acquisition fund, seeding it with $300,000. His motion also set aside funds for […]
Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, golf, volleyball and more

Golf: The Lakes at El Segundo is hosting the 2nd Annual Junior Golf-Fore-Life Day on Saturday, Mar. 19 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. SNAG games and challenges will be set up for kids ages 5-7, while kids ages 7-15 can participate in putting and short game contests for prizes. Lunch, live music, raffle prizes, and a hole-in-one […]
Hermosa Beach moves closer to banning short-term rentals
Hermosa Beach moved one step closer to a ban on short-term rentals Tuesday night. Residents packed City Hall Chambers for the Planning Commission’s meeting, and 30 different speakers addressed the commission on the topic. Commissioners unanimously instructed staff to return with an ordinance that would ban temporary housing arrangements, like those organized through websites like […]
Redondo Union hoops squad advances to state semifinals with a dramatic win over Narbonne
Just before Redondo’s Morgan Means stepped to the foul line for two last-second foul shots that could tie or win Tuesday night’s Division 1 regional semifinal playoff game against Narbonne, Sea Hawk Athletic Director Andy Saltzman rushed out with a mop to remove the sweat left when Means was smashed to the floor while driving […]
Mira Costa boys volleyball team jumps off to fast start

Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team learned a few lessons last weekend that coach Sean Shoptaw hopes will benefit his Mustang squad in its quest for a CIF title. Mira Costa (6-1) finished tied for third in the prestigious Best of the West tournament in Poway losing only to perennial power Huntington Beach 28-26, 25-22 in […]
South Bay Dining News: Kona Grill comes to MB, El Segundo’s elevon names restaurants, Hey 19’s Irish/Japanese night, Rebel Republic comes to RB, and more….
El Segundo On The Move… The Kona Grill will soon replace the closed Romano’s Macaroni Grill on Rosecrans. This is the first California location of a nationwide chain, and there isn’t currently one any closer to Kona than Las Vegas. The menu is Contemporary American with an Asian influence and sushi bar, with cocktails served […]