East Manhattan Beach transformation [restaurant review]
When I was a child my mother was a fan of a TV show called “Dragnet,” and I remember when a car chase in one episode took the heroic policemen through Manhattan Beach. Well, they said it was Manhattan Beach – it was a night scene and probably filmed on a studio lot. Nevertheless we […]
Return of Banzai Beach, New Mexican Eatery in Redondo, Venetian Holiday Fare, and more dining news
Banzai back… A name we never thought we’d see again is back. Banzai Beach occupied the upstairs space from 2006 to 2014 and during its existence was a sushi bar, all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant, and tiki bar, all the while also serving Italian food. They have returned as a sushi bar and teppanyaki steakhouse in the […]
Surprise swell challenges South Bay Boardriders/Jack’s Surf contest in Manhattan Beach
As late as Friday, the South Bay Boardrider’s Club was contemplating canceling Saturday’s Jack’s contest because the surf prediction was for no surf. If they had cancelled it, it might have been the right decision, but for the wrong reason.
Mira Costa’s wrestling program reloads in preparation to defend CIF title
With its sights set on winning its third CIF title in four years, Mira Costa’s boys wrestling team is off to an impressive start this season. The defending CIF-SS Southern Division champions placed fourth at the 37th Annual Andrew Pena Classic in Irvine last Saturday following a first-place performance at the West Torrance Warrior Invitational […]
South Torrance Holiday Girls Soccer Tournament postponed
Originally slated to begin last Saturday, the South Torrance Holiday Girls Soccer Tournament was postponed because of poor air quality as a result of the many fires in Southern California. The 38th annual tournament will begin Saturday with pool play. Defending champion will take on Torrance (8 a.m.) and Ventura (2 p.m.) at home. Mira […]