Hermosa Beach city manager to depart for Beach Cities Health District
Hermosa Beach City Manager Tom Bakaly was appointed CEO of the Beach Cities Health District Monday night, winning the unanimous approval of district board members, and signaling his departure after nearly four years with the city of Hermosa. Bakaly takes the helm of the special-purpose district, which provides preventative health services to Manhattan Beach, Redondo […]
Endless Session, Day 403: Surfing through Sunrise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtwlLoMXHUs The man floating next to me, Moe, said “Turn around.” I knew what was behind me, as I had been locked in a trance all morning, even missing waves here and there to stare into the horizon. It’s a kind of beauty that brings the world to a halt. “How can we be […]
“My King” – My life [MOVIE REVIEW]
In “My King,” writer/director Maïwenn has given us the gift of another superb character drama of disturbing proportions. Her pervious film, “Polisse” was an intimate, one might even say claustrophobic study of the relationships between the members of the Child Protection Unit who form unbreakable bonds and support while investigating the kinds of horrific crimes […]
Giant scoop stolen from Hermosa Beach ice cream shop
If someone in Hermosa offers you an oversized scoop of ceramic ice cream, beware: it may be hot. The missing ice cream serves as the decorative top of a waste bin outside Paradis Ice Cream on Hermosa Ave, and was lifted by a pair of thieves July 29. The suspects struck during business hours, lifting […]
Manhattan Beach woman guides board members of nonprofits
For many South Bay residents, joining the board of a nonprofit is natural step. The area’s high real estate prices attract people with corporate experience and strong sense of leadership. When combined with a philanthropic outlook, their achievements give them an inside track to a board position. But what do they do once they get […]
Hermosa Beach woman swims Catalina channel for charity
by Parnia Mazhar Natalie Radtke was the only person swimming across the Catalina Channel for 20 miles straight last week. But this is no indication that she did it alone. Fueled by a cause and the 25 people eager to greet her on shore, Radke glided through the 20 miles of ocean between Catalina […]