Local track and field athletes in right state of mind
Coming off two impressive first-place finishes, Palos Verdes runner Morgan Irish has her eyes set on a podium finish when she a teammate Robert Franklin represent the Sea Kings at the CIF State Track and Field Championships held Friday and Saturday at Buchanan High School in Clovis Irish set a personal best time of 2 […]
Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, triathlon, volleyball and more
Beach Volleyball: The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will be holding the Southern Pacific District Championships on Sunday, June 5 in Hermosa Beach. Competition includes Boys 12U, 14U and Girls 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U divisions. Cost is $65 per team. For more information, visit aaubeach.org. Triathlon: Registration is open for the 12th annual […]
“Fare” is a cinematic ride [SOUTH BAY FILM FESTIVAL]
Among the many films screening this coming week during the “South Bay Film & Music Festival” is one out of Charlotte, North Carolina, called “Fare.” Screening on Thursday, June 2, at 9:45 p.m. in the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, the picture was written and directed by Thomas Torrey. Nearly all of it was filmed from […]
Beyond the Fields We Know
“Matter,” a solo show devoted to Michael Sistig, opens Sunday at ESMoA A finished canvas by German artist Michael Sistig is a great deal more than a flat surface covered with paint. His work is often like a bowl of soup with many ingredients floating in it, a small cluster of objects here, some over […]
Cyclist dies after being struck by truck in Palos Verdes Estates; driver ID’d
A cyclist was struck by a truck in Palos Verdes Estates and later succumbed to his injuries in late May. Police have identified and interviewed the driver, but have not placed the man under arrest. On May 18, officers with the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department were called to the 1100 block of Granvia Altamira […]
Letters to the Editor 6/02/16
School myths Dear ER: I would like to dispel some myths about Hermosa Beach Measure S. First, the Hermosa Beach Community Center (formerly Pier Avenue Junior High) is fully utilized, serving members of our community, young and old. It is not for sale. The city cannot sell the Community Center to the school district for […]
South Bay Arts Calendar June 2 to June 8
Thursday, June 2 A first look Prior to the artist reception on June 11, South Bay Contemporary is open from 6 to 9 p.m. this evening and showing works by John Sollom (“300 paintings for Sue”) and Hung Viet Nguyen (“Ancient Pines”) during San Pedro’s First Thursday Art Walk. They’re on view at the Loft, […]
“Sidemen” is a crucial blues tale [SOUTH BAY FILM & MUSIC FEST]
by Whitney Youngs Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis once said the blues, “[…] is the basis of most American music in the 20th century. It’s a 12-bar form that’s played by jazz, bluegrass and country musicians. It has a rhythmic vocabulary that’s been used by rock ‘n’ roll. It’s related to spirituals, and even the American […]
About Town in Hermosa Beach
Election This coming Tuesday is Election Day. In addition to national, state and county primary races, registered Hermosa voters will be able to weigh in on school facilities bond Measure S. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fit Fest comes to town A fitness competition will wind its way through Hermosa […]
Redondo & Manhattan Beach officers honored for duty at Medal of Valor ceremony
David Poirier has spent the past 20 years of his life working in and around the water, aiding boaters and swimmers and saving lives as both a lifeguard and a harbor patrol officer. But last May, he endured the most difficult rescue of his career, in a late-night challenge against a man who didn’t […]
Former Cult Member Recalls Life as a Brainwashed ‘Disciple’ in “Holy Hell” [MOVIE REVIEW]
by Morgan Rojas/Cinemacy.com Movies about cults and the mysteries behind religious organizations usually make for a fascinating watch. Take Alex Gibney’s Emmy-Winning documentary “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief,” which provided an in-depth look at the infamous Tom Cruise-beloved organization. A handful of films currently streaming on demand also shed light on various […]