South Bay Community Calendar 7-21-2016 – 7-27-2016
Thursday, July 21 Rocking on the pier The Redondo Beach Pier Summer of Music concert series presents the funk band Kris King from 6 to 8 p.m. The weekly, all-ages concerts are free and open to the public. Blankets or low-backed beach chairs are encouraged. 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach. Redondopier.com. Hermosa Five-0 open […]
Letters to the Editors 7-21-2016
Tilting the table Dear ER: I am very much in favor of the new California law (Senate Bill 415) that would encourage more voter participation in elections and save the cost of the spring elections. The poor turnout in March elections in Manhattan Beach is really sad. This strange election date was implemented by former […]
Endless Session: Hermosa Beach’s Morgan Sliff celebrates a year of stoke
When she emerges from the water on Thursday morning, Hermosa Beach resident Morgan Sliff will have surfed 366 days in a row. She’ll gather with fellow surfers, as she often does, at Brother’s Burritos on 11th Street. She’ll have a party later that day to celebrate accomplishing her goal of surfing every day for a […]
The Endless Session: Lessons Learned
After years away from the ocean, I found heaven in salt again and made a commitment to surf for a year straight. Daily romps with the sea have taught me countless lessons, but here’s a few that will follow me for life. The ocean is the best way to start your day The ocean may as […]
“Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru” Captures Grandeur of Mega Self-Help Event
by Ryan Rojas/Cinemacy.com “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru,” a new documentary about the larger-than-life motivational speaker and communicator, will be watched by three different types of people: the first, of course, will be Robbins’ ever-devout fans and followers, who most likely will praise the movie for its very existence. The second type of […]
South Bay Dining News: Mama D’s opening at Thani Thai spot, poke everywhere, Suburbia in the Village, Britt’s BBQ bashed, and more….
Thai Tani Tenant Talks… Chris Davidson, owner of Mama D’s, has confirmed that he is in at the former Thani Tani space on PCH in Redondo. The newest branch of Mama D’s is expected to open by October after a remodel to fit the classic Italian style of the Manhattan Beach location. Chris also announced […]
Abrakadabra to put a spell on The Standing Room
by Whitney Youngs Abrakadabra, a band known for its infectious grooves and indelible melodies, has been a fixture in the South Bay music scene since its formation in 1981. Like all groups, Abrakadabra’s expansive sound, borrowing from the genres of jazz and salsa to reggae and island sounds, mirror the complementary musical influences of its […]
Manhattan Beach council modifies upcoming election, rejects picketing law
Citing concerns about fairness and accountability, the Manhattan Beach City Council voted at its Tuesday night meeting to hold their municipal elections so as to coincide with state and federal ones by slightly shortening the terms of council members elected in the March 2017 and March 2019 elections. The change was mandated by the passage […]