Lummox poets read Monday in Redondo
Getting the Word Out Poetry anthology published; Raindog and five local poets read Monday in Redondo On Monday evening, a poetry reading takes place at the Redondo Beach Main Library to celebrate the publication of “Lummox 6,” the latest yearly poetry anthology selected and edited and published by RD Armstrong, known far and wide as […]
The Great Room for families [restaurant review]
One of the most condescending things you can say about someone’s cooking is to call it “kid food.” It’s a term is reserved for the most unformed of palates, and it has a specific meaning. Is the recipe rich, sweet, and one-dimensional? Was there an element of novelty or cuteness in its presentation? Is cheese […]
South Bay arts calendar for Nov. 2 to 8
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Mayhem at the flower shop The sci-fi musical “Little Shop of Horrors” is being presented by the Palos Verdes High School Drama Department in the school’s Multipurpose Room, 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates. It’s campy, it’s fun. Audrey I is a girl; Audrey II is a man-eating plant. Performances, Thursday at […]
Hermosa Beach mural celebrates beach lifeguards
Redondo Beach artist Joanna Garel’s 20-foot tall, 30-foot long mural celebrating beach lifeguards was unveiled Wednesday evening on the side of Mediterraneo restaurant in downtown Hermosa Beach.
Mira Costa boys begin CIF water polo playoffs at home
Despite winning the Bay League title, Mira Costa boys water polo coach Jon Reichardt continues to focus on his team’s improvement each time they enter the pool. Ranked No. 6 in CIF-Southern Section Division 2, Mira Costa (20-7) will host Channel League co-champion Ventura (16-4) in the first round of the playoffs Thursday at […]
Boys, girls runners capture state cross country titles for PV Intermediate School
by Shelby Ponce Palos Verdes Intermediate School (PVIS) ran away with two team titles at the Middle School California State Championships, held Oct. 13 at Riverside’s Reid Park. PVIS was the only middle school team to have four top-3 team finishers. The Sea Kings won team titles in the 8th grade girls and 6th grade […]
Mira Costa, Redondo girls volleyball teams enjoy first-round playoff sweeps
Fifth-ranked Redondo dominated its first-round match of the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs Tuesday, sweeping visiting Flintridge Sacred Heart 25-7, 25-16, 25-13, extending the Sea Hawks winning streak to 18 matches. Brooklyn Schirmer led Redondo with 12 kills and Jasmine Davis and Nalani Iosia each recorded eight digs. Redondo (31-4) will play at Trabuco […]
Beach Cities Sports: Beach volleyball, basketball, running and more
Rugby: Mira Costa will hold a Ruggers Day Camp on Friday, Nov. 10 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Waller Stadium. Open to boys and girls ages 5-14, the non-contact camp is run by Mira Costa High School Varsity Rugby Coaches and Scholar Athletes. Elite Ruggers ages 11-13 will receive an introduction to high school […]
Fundraiser aids beloved crossing guard
If his demeanor is any guide, Oneil Francis enjoys his job more than most. Lately, though, the beloved Hermosa Beach crossing guard’s perpetual smile has been challenged by a much longer commute. Francis has been without a car since summer when a careless driver backed into his vehicle. As a result, Francis must start the […]