Hennessey’s at 40: How Paul Hennessey took a dingy pub and launched a thirsty empire
When I asked Paul Hennessey what set his bar apart from the rest of the eating and drinking establishments in Hermosa back when he opened, he started with a history lesson. In just a few words he set the scene of a neighborhood very different from the upscale playground we see now. “In […]
South Bay’s presence Felt at 2016 MSA Classic
By Ed Solt For day 813, the “El Porto Streaker,” El Segundo’s Jeremy Porfilio, continued his surf streak at Malibu’s legendary first point — with only five other surfers out. A member of the prestigious Malibu Surfing Association since 1999, Porfilio won the MSA Classic Invitational’s 40-49 division. Existing in some shape or form continually […]
Aviation pioneer celebrates her 95th birthday in Manhattan Beach
Written on Edna Davis’ birthday cake were the words 95 Years Young which was fitting because, although her body has slowed, her mind is a youthful as ever. Davis celebrated her 95th birthday at her Manhattan Beach home Sunday with dozens of friends and family. A popular topic of discussion among her guests was Davis’ […]
E3 Vehicles splits the distance with electric carts
Years ago, stay-at-home mom Amy Errett was at a crossroads. Gas prices were high, car payments were excessive and the trips she was taking weren’t worth having to pile into her family’s SUV. It wasn’t long before she began looking into buying a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle, a souped-up golf cart, to handle the […]
Spotlight on the hill – Fourth Annual Jester & Pharley Tennis Tournament Benefiting Children With Cancer
Spotlight on the hill – Fourth Annual Jester & Pharley Tennis Tournament Benefiting Children With Cancer The rousing round-robin event at Alta Vista Park in Redondo Beach raised funds to provide copies of David Saltzman’s award-winning children’s book The Jester Has Lost His Jingle and Jester & Pharley Dolls to young cancer patients at Harbor-UCLA […]
Spotlight on the Hill – Vistas for Children Golf Tournament
Nearly 100 golfers participated in Vistas for Children’s annual golf tournament at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. The tournament raised $32,000, which will benefit South Bay children’s charities.
Spotlight on the hill – Libertarian candidate Johnson meets with South Bay supporters
Spotlight on the hill – Libertarian candidate Johnson meets with South Bay supporters Kerry Welsh knew he’d found a presidential candidate he could support when Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson stayed at the Rancho Palos Verdes home of Welsh and his wife Helen. Despite RPV’s steep hills, the candidate wanted to go on a bike […]
Letters to the Editor 9-22-2016
Goes with the job Dear ER: Recusing oneself for having a strong opinion on the matter (“The ethics of Councilman Bill Brand’s recusal,” ER September 15, 2016)? It’s his job to formulate a strong opinion on the matter, I’m not buying it. Edmund Purcell Website comment Wait ‘til the deposition Dear ER: Councilman Bill […]
South Bay Communtiy Calendar 09-22-2016
Thursday, September 22 Shall we dance Ballroom dancing at the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge featuring Liz Holmes and the Retro Swing Octet. Every fourth Thursday. 7 – 9:30 p.m. 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. $10. For more information email: info@big-band.com or call (310) 372-8488. Expo 2016 The El Segundo, Lax Coastal and Manhattan Beach […]
Redondo Beach to establish drone ordinance
Airborne drones were the topic of the night at the Sept. 20 meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council, as council, staff and the Redondo Beach Police Chief discussed privacy, city policy, and potential police uses for unmanned aircraft. At discussion’s end, the City Attorney’s office was directed to bring back a resolution that […]
Redondo Beach, BCHD look to make Prospect Ave. safer
Weekday afternoon traffic on Prospect Avenue. Though figures can vary by day, Prospect serves between 7,600 and 18,200 vehicles daily. Photo Long considered one of the city’s main arterial roadways, residents and city staff are taking a tighter look at Prospect Avenue with the aim of making the street safer throughout Redondo Beach. Beach Cities […]