Best of the Beach 2017, Neighborhood Shopping Center: Riviera Village

Redondo Beach councilwoman Martha Barbee hesitated, but just for a moment, when asked to name the Riviera Village businesses she loved the most. Once she began though, she could barely stop. “I hate to point out just one place, but…Chez Melange has been there for my family for every celebration. Coffee Cartel has held many […]

Best of the Beach 2017, Best Auto Repair Domestic: Ocean Tire

The key to Ocean Tire’s success is honest work by knowledgeable, well-trained mechanics using the industry’s top-of-the-line parts. Located just up from the beach, Ocean Tire has gained a following from loyal repeat customers — some who’ve been going to Ocean Tire for the last 18 years. “We do full service on all makes and […]

Redondo runners prevail to win Village Runner St. Patrick’s 5K

  Taking advantage of a home course and ideal racing conditions, Redondo Beach runners dominated the 14th annual Village Runner St. Patrick’s Day 5K race Sunday outpacing the competition for male and female championships. A heavy marine layer and and a one-hour time change did not deter the more than 1,500 participants who started and […]

Best gift and kids shop: Gum Tree

Running a brick-and-mortar retailer in the age of prolific online shopping isn’t easy. Gum Tree owner Lori Ford said the key is providing customers items they might not stumble upon themselves in an environment that makes it pleasant to do so. “Anyone can buy anything on Amazon. We’re serving that client who still wants to […]