One Cadillac, two near divorces

Beach cars shine at 2017 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance   Redondo Beach resident Amando Martos’ 1939 Cadillac Series 6127 Opera Coupe won the Pre-War American Elegance, 1925-1942 class at last month’s Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance. But not before the car almost caused the previous owner and his wife to divorce, twice. The first time was […]

Bicycle sharrows, routes to be added citywide in Manhattan Beach

The City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved the installation of signage and street markings throughout the city intended to make Manhattan Beach more bike-friendly. Bike route signs and shared lane markings, known as sharrows, will be added on several streets, including Marine, Pacific, Meadows, Redondo, and Ardmore avenues and Valley Drive. The additions were identified […]

Staying the course: Mira Costa’s ‘down under’ senior Xavier Court has risen to become one of the top cross country runners in the state

As a young boy in Australia, Xavier Court envisioned himself becoming a soccer player. He  played club soccer, tennis, basketball and baseball in his youth. But beginning in kindergartner in the Australian public school system, he also ran. “We had what were called Carnivals that were basically meets between schools,” Court recalled. “That ignited my […]

Waterfront Development CenterCal lease agreement severed

The City of Redondo Beach has terminated its lease agreement with Waterfront: Redondo Beach developer CenterCal Properties. The action follows a lawsuit filed by CenterCal in federal court claiming, among other things, that the City has violated CenterCal’s right to property and due process. CenterCal’s claim follows the City’s passage of Measure C on March […]

Mitchell facing removal following alleged threats

  Redondo Beach Planning Commissioner Marc Mitchell may be removed from his position as a result of allegations that he threatened Mayor Bill Brand at a Commissioners reception at the Hilton Garden Inn last Friday. Brand said he plans to propose removing Mitchell from Planning Commission at the Nov. 14 Redondo Beach City Council meeting. […]