A history of stoke: Two local surfers complete “The Illustrated Atlas of Surfing History”.
by Ed Solt During a session at the old Paddleboard Cove, surf historian Joel T. Smith and multimedia artist Ron Croci began “talking story” in between sets. Each roller reminded the two of Paddleboard Cove’s original moniker, “California’s Little Waikiki.” And so the discussion centered around the significance of the original Palos Verdes Surf Club […]
South Bay Dining News: Laurel Tavern opens in Hermosa Beach, 21 Square Bar + Kitchen, Café Roma, and The Schooner in Torrance, “A Feast of Seven Fishes” and more….
Old Name, New Place, Now Open… There isn’t a nautical theme to be seen at The Schooner, the restaurant that opened at the corner of Inglewood and 190th. The place has a split personality, a sports bar connected to a quieter dining room. They opened last weekend and are […]
Sammarco steps aside, leaves District 4 open in Redondo Beach
Choking back tears, Councilman Steve Sammarco announced at Tuesday’s Redondo Beach City Council meeting that he would not run for reelection during the upcoming March 2017 municipal election. “Campaigning can be backbreaking work; I know that all too well,” Sammarco said. “I don’t believe my back will allow me to endure the rigors of another […]
Downtown Specific Plan approved for Manhattan Beach
The Manhattan Beach City Council approved the Downtown Specific Plan Tuesday night, capping years of work to protect the neighborhood’s charm, while changing some aspects of the plan’s final draft in deference to overwhelming concerns from residents that the it could encourage intensification in the area. The resulting document modifies various sections of the city’s […]
The beat of Brazil with Sergio Mendes
Brazilian Beat Sérgio Mendes and his band perform Friday night in Redondo Beach In a week or so, Sérgio Mendes and his wife, Gracinha, will board an airplane for Brazil, but in the meantime they’re both preparing for tomorrow’s concert at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. As with any performer whose heyday was nearly […]
Boys, girls battle through basketball tournament action
Basketball teams will spend much of their winter break competing in tournaments and demanding non-league contests in preparation for their runs for a Bay League championship beginning in January. Redondo’s boys and girls teams will head out of state to face uncommon opponents beginning just after Christmas. Redondo’s boys squad will host La Mirada Friday […]
Dulgarian, Tavai to lead Mira Costa boys rugby team
When Duke Dulgarian began the Mira Costa rugby program in 2013, the head coach relied heavily on players from the Mustang football team, who joined the sport after the gridiron season was compete with the encouragement of football coach Don Morrow. This season’s campaign is no different, but unfortunately the same injuries to football standouts […]
Mira Costa boys, girls aims to pin down wrestling championships
Mira Costa grapplers have begun their mission of reclaiming the CIF-Southern Section Southern Division championship with strong performances against many of the Southland’s top wrestling programs. After winning the CIF title in 2015, Mira Costa coach Jimmy Chaney’s young squad fell to Shadow Hills in last season’s final but Chaney expects a better finish this […]
With help from Hermosa Beach police, neighbors, musician can rock once again
Vance Mizzi had heard stories like this before: following a show, someone steals musician’s equipment; musician, distraught, calls police; police come and take report. Unfortunately, most of the stories he had heard had the same ending too: musician never sees stuff again. But Mizzi now has a chance to tell a different story. His customized […]
Birdwell on Highland: New owners protect Birdwell’s half century legacy
In 2014, Manhattan Beach residents Geoff Clawson and Matt Jacobson and Santa Monica artist and Skateboard Hall of Famer Natas Kaupas bought Birdwell Beach Britches. Clawson previously worked in marketing at Instagram and Facebook. Jacobson previously worked in marketing at Quiksilver and now is head of market development at Facebook. Carrie Birdwell Mann began making […]