“Seed: The Untold Story” – Spread it far

“Seed – The Untold Story,” a thoughtful documentary by Taggart Siegel and Jon Betz, presents the history of seed collection, dissemination and its priority in the food chain. Seeds are everywhere – look around you. Taken for granted by the majority of us, they are the fundamental building blocks of human sustenance. Our very lives […]
Changes at the center on the edge: Primo opens, Truxton’s to arrive soon

Torrance ER Article: Reinventing The Center On The Edge By Richard Foss There’s a half-hidden development in a part of Torrance that many people don’t realize is inside the city limits, but that some high-powered people plan to make a dining and nightlife destination. It’s a big gamble that an upscale clientele can be […]
Hermosa Beach City Council folds up A-frame sign rules
Following an outcry among local businesses, the Hermosa Beach City Council voted to reduce the fee charged for deploying street-front A-frame signs. The regulations at issue had been approved by the council in May and went into effect in August. They required a $535 one-time application fee and a $90 annual renewal fee for a […]
Small but fun morning of surfing at El Porto

El Porto in Manhattan Beach saw some surprisingly fun surf on September 23rd. Tyler Hatzikian, Scott Johnsen, Mike Siorida, Wagner De Abreu and others were there taking advantage of the fun, knee to head high swell. The video was produced by Civic Couch.