Sue Horger was Hermosa Beach activist for four decades
Long time Hermosa Beach activist Sue Horger died Friday, May 13 at her home in Hermosa Beach, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, after telling her husband John, “I’m going to take a long nap.” She was 76.
Pedaling through Manhattan Beach
The Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, which celebrates its 55th year on Sunday, Aug. 7, is considered one of the more “technical” courses on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). The 1.3-mile course, in front of Live Oak Park, is shaped like a bent paperclip. It runs north on Valley to Pacific and south […]
Swinging times in Manhattan Beach
The Manhattan Beach Open Tennis tournament celebrates its 49th year with competition in open and amateur divisions being held at three locations. Run by the City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department, the tournament is open to players ages 16 and over and will be played at Live Oak Park and the Mira Costa […]
Athletes tested in Redondo Beach triathlon competition
In 2005, local family practitioner Dede Moore saw her goal come to fruition. She and her husband Pat Wickens, both fitness enthusiasts and triathletes, spent three years organizing the first Redondo Beach Triathlon, combining their knowledge and experiences from other competitions to put together an event that would benefit health, charity and community. The following […]
Beach tennis serves all ages
Merging the sports of tennis and beach volleyball, beach tennis — now also known as All-Volley Tennis — continues to grow in popularity, both competitively and recreationally. Beach tennis courts have permanent nets in Hermosa Beach (14th St.), Manhattan Beach (7th St.) and Santa Monica. Donny Young, a Hermosa Beach resident and founder and president […]
Lifeguard competition highlights International Surf Festival
Patrolling the shores and aiding beachgoers, the men and women who serve as lifeguards would be unable to perform their duties without possessing a high level of athleticism. Each summer.these athletes and life savers have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the International Surf Festival, where the Taplin Bell is the coveted prize. Presented […]
Summer heat spikes on the sand
Father’s Day Beach Volleyball Tournament June 19 Father and daughter and Father and son volleyball teams compete in pool play, south of the Manhattan Beach Pier, where the Manhattan Open will be played later in the summer. T-shirts for each. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $100. For registration assistance, please contact the Registration Help […]
Mustang ace delivers
Pepperdine-bound senior pitcher Trevor Franklin continues to dominate following record-breaking season Toeing the rubber on the mound at Mater Dei High School, Trevor Franklin knew his job was not an easy one. The Mira Costa pitcher had been in pressure-filled situations before, but nothing quite like this. With an opposing runner on first base […]
Redondo begins defense of CIF baseball title as top-seeded team
Redondo’s dream of an undefeated Bay League season failed to materialize, but the Sea Hawks have a larger goal in their sights as they look for back-to-back CIF-Southern Section Division 3 titles. In the regular season finale last Thursday, Mira Costa handed Redondo only its second loss of the season with a 2-1 victory that […]
Summer Calendar 2016: Redondo Beach Chalk Art Festival
14th Annual Redondo Beach Pier Chalk Art Festival Saturday, September 10 Last year more than 177 artists, young and old, turned Redondo Beach Pier and the Waterfront into a concrete canvas. Noon to 4 p.m. The all-ages event is free and open to the public with awards going to the best pieces in the age […]
Summer Calendar 2016: The South Bay Greek Festival
The South Bay Greek Festival July 15 to 17 St.Katherine Greek Orthodox Church For over 50 years, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach has offered a taste of Greek culture. The three-day family friendly festival will feature Greek activities, cultural dancing, a DJ spinning Greek music, and live Greek music. Enter a raffle […]
Summer Calendar 2016: Redondo Beach Historical Museum
Redondo Beach Historical Museum Redondo Beach used to be home to the world’s largest indoor saltwater pool, with room for 1,000 swimmers. In 1908, the legendary George Freeth gave surf lessons in front of the plunge. Redondo Beach streets are named after precious stones and early century tycoons? Learn about these and other historical aspects […]
Summer Calendar 2016: Riviera Village Summer Festival
Riviera Village Summer Festival Saturday, Sunday June 25, Sunday June 26 The 38th Annual Riviera Village Summer Festival features over 300 arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and a food court offering International fare. Jamming in the Sierra Nevada Beer Garden sponsored Beer Garden this year are local bands Singing Joe […]
Summer Calender 2016: Ruby’s Classic Car Show
Ruby’s Classic Car Show Friday, April to October Local star surfer Shawn O’Brien pulls out his moonlight white 1959 Chevy wagon out of the garage into the driveway. After wiping it down, he buckles up his son and his daughter, ages six and three, onto the emerald green tuck and roll backseat. “I’ve been going […]
Summer Calendar 2016: Armed Forces Day Parade, Concert, and Exhibit
Armed Forces Day Parade Saturday, May 21 The Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade celebrate its 57th year. The parade starts on Torrance Boulevard, at Crenshaw Boulevard at 1:30 p.m. and travels west to Madrona Avenue. Military exhibits including aircraft, vehicles, and support craft will be on display in the Del Amo Fashion Square […]
Summer Calendar 2016: Rods, Rides, and Relics Classic Car Show
Rods, Rides, and Relics Classic Car Show Sunday, September 25 Along the waterfront the at the Redondo Beach Pier, a collection of carefully selected antique automobiles will be exhibited at the 13th Annual Rods, Rides, and Relics, Classic Car Show. With the Beach Boys singing “Fun, Fun, Fun” in the background, prepared to be transported […]