‘Wizard’ Fransen was a keyboard player, studio engineer for Canned Heat, Rare Earth, Dirk Hamilton
Ron “Wizard” Fransen, one of the beach city’s most highly regarded and under recognized musicians, has died at 72. The guitarist performed on albums and on stage with Ricky Nelson, Canned Heat, Rare Earth, Dirk Hamilton and Frank Zappa, as well as with local bands at local clubs, including the Lighthouse.
Hermosa Beach Suzy’s Deborah “DK” Kahlo nurtured local musicians
Deborah Agnes Kahlo (DK), owner with her husband Sal of Suzy’s Bar and Grill in Hermosa Beach, passed away January 22.
Murderer identified in 41-year-old Hermosa Beach Karen Klaas case
Ending one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of Hermosa Beach, officials announced Monday that they had used DNA evidence to discover the identity of the killer of Karen Klass, the ex-wife of Righteous Brothers singer Bill Medley, whose brutal murder went unsolved for more than 40 years. The announcement came at a Sheriff’s Department Press Conference held Monday afternoon at the Downtown Los Angeles Hall of Justice.
Redondo to host CIF-SS Dual Meet wrestling championship
Mira Costa wrestling coach Jimmy Chaney feels this year’s squad may be the best tournament team he’s had since 1993 but knows winning a second CIF-Southern Section Dual Meet championship will not come easy. After placing second in 2016, the Mustangs will attempt to regain the title Saturday when Redondo hosts the Southern Division championships […]
Girls toe the line at Elks Hoop Shoot free throw championships
Standing at the free throw line with all eyes focused on the individual, basketball players of all ages must deal with the pressure. In a display of focus and discipline, two local young girls overcame anxiety to qualify for a chance at a State Championship Saturday after winning their respective divisions in the Elks Hoop […]