Snapped at Jaws: Photographer Brent Broza captures a monster, and the award for shooting the largest wave ever paddled
In earlier times, a photographer wouldn’t know how good a shot was until making it to the darkroom. But on January 15, photographer Brent Broza knew right away he had something special. And not much later, so did his friends. The Hermosa resident was perched on a rugged cliff face overlooking Jaws, a famed surf […]
South Bay dining news: Aloft’s lounge, WXYZ, opens in El Segundo, as does Pho Dreams, Shabu Shabu comes to Redondo Beach, Steak & Whiskey does brunch in Hermosa
Two Vowels, Two Consonants, 26 Points in Scrabble… The bar and lounge at the new Aloft Hotel in El Segundo is called WXYZ, which I assume is pronounced just like it’s spelled. The space is modern, hip, and colorfully lit, the menu pretty minimal at this time, a short list of gourmet bar snacks. The […]
Endless Session, Day 280: Redemption
After the leash snapping and toe mangling session that I endured the night before, I was determined to have my first “real” day of surf at Cardon Adventure Resort, an hour north of Mazatlan. Armed with a duct tape cast and a bit of liquid skin to fill in the chunk missing out of my […]
City Council ponders future of Hermosa Beach Fire Department
Calling the present situation unacceptable, the Hermosa Beach City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to explore additional options to ensure the future delivery of firefighting services in the city, including the possibility of contracting with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters addressed the council periodically throughout the night, describing an overtaxed work environment. “The […]
Letters to the Editor 4/28/16
Make up class Dear ER: In my role as Superintendent of Hermosa Beach Schools, it is my responsibility to ensure that residents have current information regarding the facilities initiative, Measure S, which is being placed before the voters on June 7. Information regarding Measure S can be found at hbcsd.org. Our schools are overcrowded, out […]
Spirit of Wellness honorees find ‘sanctuary’ at BCHD gym
Every day, Dash Michaels counts his blessings. At least five days each week, Michaels, 60, heads to the Beach Cities Health District’s Center for Health and Fitness. There, he goes and visits his friends – trainers, staff, people he’s worked out with for years. “I’ll walk in at the end of my day – I might […]