Class action lawsuit names ‘Bay Boys’, Palos Verdes Estates
A lawsuit filed in federal court last week accuses the “Bay Boys,” a group of local surfers who allegedly keep outsiders away from Lunada Bay, of operating as a criminal street gang, and claims that local authorities have permitted intimidation and harassment of beachgoers for years. Plaintiffs Corey Spencer, an El Segundo police officer, and […]
Letters to the Editor 4/07/16
S for schools Dear ER: As 32-year homeowners and residents on Silverstrand Avenue, in what is considered an “impacted area” for the proposed new North School on 25th Street, we say “Yes on Measure S.” The $59 million Hermosa Beach City School Board Facilities Bond Measure will be on the June 7 ballot. Not only […]
Manhattan Beach hires its first economic vitality manager
Last month, the city of Manhattan Beach hired its first ever economic vitality manager, Andy Sywak of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.
Push for school bond measure underway in Hermosa Beach
The effort to address overcrowding in the Hermosa Beach schools has entered its next phase, as district officials spread the word about a facilities bond facing voters on the June ballot. Measure S would allow for major renovations at View and Valley, the city’s two existing schools, and the reopening of a third site, North […]
Sitting in with Old Friends
Jazz pianist Bob Mamet plays Saint Rocke on Saturday evening It’s good to have Bob Mamet back in town. The accomplished jazz pianist was born and raised in Chicago, where he returned nearly five years ago after spending 30 years in L.A., with 10 of those here in the South Bay. Happily, he’s missed us, […]