Rescue Our Waterfront turns 7,000 signatures into Redondo Beach City Clerk
Members of a grassroots organization turned 150 books of signatures into the Redondo Beach City Clerk’s office on Thursday, with the aim of placing a measure limiting development along the Redondo waterfront on the March ballot. According to Rescue Our Waterfront co-founder Nils Nehrenheim, roughly 7,000 signatures were gathered to bring the King Harbor Coastal Access […]
Anchors Away: Looking at the future of Redondo Beach’s South Bay Galleria
Walk-up traffic just isn’t what it used to be. The Kartounian family has run Tic Time Trends, in its various incarnations, for more than 20 years at Redondo Beach’s South Bay Galleria. “Back then, the mall was thriving. Other malls in the area — Del Amo, or Manhattan Village — just didn’t compare. It provided […]
Mama Terano’s Boy Chef: Robert Bell
Most chefs have someone in their background who inspired them to get into cooking, often a kitchen veteran who saw promise in a new dishwasher and evolved from a boss to a mentor. In the case of Robert Bell, chef and co-owner of Chez Melange, the inspiration started at home in Brooklyn, where his Italian […]
The Passion of Delfina: Local musician brings her socially conscious songs to the stage at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair this weekend
The word “aspiration” is commonly taken today to refer to a goal or ambition, strongly desired. Its root, though, is in phonetics. An “aspiration” is the burst of breath that accompanies certain sounds of speech. Hold your hand in front of your mouth, say the word “put,” and you will feel it on your palm. […]
Woman dies in Hermosa Beach car crash
A woman riding a Vespa scooter was killed last night after being hit by a car in East Hermosa, police said. The victim was heading northbound on Prospect Avenue at the intersection with Aviation Boulevard when, about 6:30 p.m., she collided with an Audi sedan going north on Prospect, said Sgt. Robert Higgins of the […]
Six new almumni inducted to Mira Costa Hall of Fame
An actress, a diplomat, a high-powered sports entrepenuer, two athletes who became business leaders and a legendary surfer who became equally legendary as a captain of the surf industry comprise this year’s new inductees to the Mira Costa Hall of Fame. The six alumni will be honored all day Friday, starting with school assemblies in […]
Sustainable Seafood Expo: a scrumptious way to educate
By Ed Solt The Sustainable Seafood Expo, hosted by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and its Friends organization, is Southern California’s only major sustainable seafood event and takes place noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 2 at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro. The third annual event is designed to help consumers choose the […]