Dead woman found in car in Hermosa Beach
A woman was found dead of an apparent drug or alcohol overdose inside a parked car Tuesday morning. Police found the woman inside a white Honda parked on the 700 block of Longfellow Ave, said Sgt. Robert Higgins of the Hermosa Beach Police Department. Police at the scene Tuesday were awaiting the arrival of the […]
Bill Brand announces candidacy for mayor, Waterfront vote recusal
Outgoing City Councilman Bill Brand has declared his candidacy for Mayor of Redondo Beach, challenging incumbent mayor and frequent policy opponent Steve Aspel. In the process, Brand announced that he will also recuse himself from voting on an appeal of the CenterCal waterfront redevelopment project when it comes before the Redondo Beach City Council. Citing […]
Letters to the Editor 9-1-2016
Schooling the sup Dear ER: Manhattan Beach Unified School District Superintendent Mike Matthews wrote in his “Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year Newsletter that “All of our schools are based on semesters now. And the first semester ends before Winter Break. That means that our high school students will not be studying for finals over […]
South Bay Community Calendar 9-1-2016
Thursday, September 1 SEAsonal volunteers The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is seeking volunteer tour guides to teach school children about the wonders of Southern California’s marine life. The only prerequisites are a desire to learn about the ocean, and an interest in sharing that information with children. Applications for the Fall 2016 Tour Guide Training Class […]
South Bay Dining News: Truxton arrives in Palos Verdes, Doma departs Manhattan Beach, Mama Terano expands, ramen on the International Boardwalk, lobsters, hatch chilies, and more
A Surprising New Tenant On The Hill… The space that used to be Restaurant Christine has been vacant since May of last year, but a new tenant has been announced. Truxton’s American Bistro, a mini-chain that already has locations in Westchester and Santa Monica, will be moving in sometime in early 2017. I have visited […]
“The Light Between Oceans” is a darkly poetic and affecting love story [MOVIE REVIEW]
by Morgan Rojas/Cinemacy.com Director Derek Cianfrance certainly has a knack for portraying “love lost and found.” His 2010 indie classic, “Blue Valentine,” is a moody and contemporary observation of one couple’s dysfunctional relationship while his 2013 indie hit, “The Place Beyond the Pines,” deals with familial struggles and the far-reaching repercussions of poor choices. Cianfrance […]
Dream Weavers: Unspooling the meaning of “Thread” at El Camino College
Unspooling the meaning of “Thread” at El Camino College We’ve all heard the expression, “hanging on by a thread,” which can refer to one’s job, one’s marriage, or one’s mother-in-law at the hospital. This somewhat ominous use of the word “thread,” since it’s also the title of the current fiber-centric show in the Art Gallery […]
South Bay arts and entertainment calendar Sept. 1 – 7
Thursday, September 1 Summer’s Almost Gone An observation, and a Doors title from “Waiting for the Sun.” The band Strange Days plays a tribute to the 1960s classic rockers from 6 to 8 p.m. at the end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Come back on Saturday for the last free concert of the season, same […]
Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, kayaking, volleyball and more
Volleyball: Manhattan Beach Surf Volleyball Club will be holding clinics for boys ages 12-18 Tuesday through Thursday Sept. 6-8 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Dana Hills Middle School, 5504 W. 135th St., Hawthorne. Tryouts will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at American Martyrs Gym, 624 15th St., […]