Letters to the Editor 4-27-17
Taste test Dear ER: I am not a chemist, but I can see, taste, and smell (“Desalination: Savior or albatross”). The Cayman Island Seven Mile Beach is reputed to be one of the best in the world. Crystal clear water, and an abundance of coral and sea life just yards off the shore. Surprisingly, the […]
South Bay Community Calendar 4-27-17
Thursday, April 27 Until the end of time Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Caring House will host a free screening of the PBS “Frontline” documentary “Being Mortal.” A panel discussion by end-of-life experts and community members will follow the screening. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, the event is underwritten by The […]
‘Bicycle Diaries’ catalyst for change in Redondo, Beach Cities
When Redondo Beach Library Director Susan Anderson brainstormed this year’s Book to Action series, events focused on improving the area with a book at its center, David Byrne’s “Bicycle Diaries” jumped to the top of her list. “We were looking for a book on cycling the would provide for rich discussion, not just a […]
Manhattan Beach burglary footage wanted
The Manhattan Beach Police Department arrested two men on burglary charges late Saturday night and is seeking other burglary victims who may have captured the suspects on video surveillance footage from previous break-ins. Individuals with video or other related information are asked to call Detective Taylor Klosowski at (310) 802-5126.
South Bay Entertainment Calendar 4-27-17
Thursday, April 27 A musical milestone The Mira Costa Drama and Tech Department is presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”, one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time. Directed by Cary Jordahl and Carol Mathews, it’s being performed Thursday (tonight!) at 6:30, plus Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee […]
Manhattan Beach Middle School students plans cycling school bus
When Charlene Dipaola was in middle school, she wasn’t able to bike from home to her classes each day. “No, sadly; I grew up in the Philippines, and my school was an hour away by driving,” Dipaola said. “But I wish I could have.” But the president of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition kept up […]
Redondo Beach planning commission tables marijuana discussion
The future of recreational marijuana use in Redondo Beach is still hazy following a hearing by the Redondo Beach Planning Commission held, in what was surely a coincidence, on April 20. The members of the Planning Commission elected to continue the public hearing to the next meeting, where they plan to hear a report […]
A Spring Awakening at Destination: Art
“Colors of the South Bay” blooms at Destination: Art Finding it increasingly difficult to have their work shown in venues once more accommodating, such as the Palos Verdes Art Center and the Torrance Art Museum, a small group of local artists took matters in their own hands and formed Destination: Art. That was about three […]
Redondo boys aim to win Bay League volleyball title outright
Unranked for most of the season in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 poll, Redondo’s boys volleyball team has consistently improved throughout the year and is now in the driver’s seat to claim its first Bay League championship since 2014. Redondo is undefeated in league play and its 3-1 win against Peninsula on Tuesday gave the […]
Redondo’s Kaitlin Heri vaults into record books
Not to be outdone by her teammate Tate Curran, Redondo’s Kaitlin Heri set the school’s girls pole vault record in a dual meet against Mira Costa last week. Heri cleared 12 feet, 9 inches to help Redondo girls team win its eighth consecutive Bay League dual meet championship. Curran narrowly missed his school record […]
Beach Cities Sports: Football, sailing, volleyball and more
Surfing: Hosted by Spyder Surf, the South Bay Boardriders Club will be holding the Subaru Pacific Surf Series Championship Contest Saturday, May 6 at the Manhattan Beach Pier where a the King and Queen of the South Bay will be crowned. Registration is available at southbayboardriders.com. Deadline is Wednesday, May 3. Beach Volleyball: The Amateur […]
About Town in Redondo Beach: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Redondo Beach will take part in the 12th Annual DEA organized National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Redondo Beach will have a drop off site at 200 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. and will operate from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. During this time, unused, unwanted, […]
Hermosa Surfers Walk of Fame Jim Graham helped set template for surfing lifestyle
2017 Hermosa Beach Surfers Walk of Fame inductee Jim Graham’s Hermosa Beach childhood helped form the template for the surfing lifestyle
‘Bicycle Diaries’ selected for Manhattan Beach Library read
David Byrne never quite makes it to Manhattan Beach in “Bicycle Diaries,” the Talking Heads frontman’s two-wheeled travelogue. But if he were to peddle by the library Saturday afternoon, he probably could not help but smile. In honor of the second anniversary of much-lauded redesign, the Manhattan Beach Library will host a Bike Rally […]