Helper of ‘Homeboys’ tells crowd at Saint Cross in Hermosa Beach of need for ‘kinship’
Father Gregory Boyle recalled an intervention worker who once asked of hardened gang members, “How do you reach them?” Boyle, a Jesuit priest who has spent decades ministering to some of Los Angeles’ most downtrodden, had heard variations on the question before. All such queries, he said, had the same problem: a failure “to […]
Letters to the Editor 12-14-17
This weeks letters to the editor
Hermosa Beach moves closer to joining energy program
Hermosa Beach City Council members voted last week to continue pursuing membership in a community-choice aggregation (CCA) program, touting the potential benefits but taking more time to consider its risks and inform the community. Although all five of the council members spoke favorably of a CCA at various points throughout the meeting, last week’s decision […]
Steve predicts this will be one of the best restaurants in the South Bay!
Steve Napolitano and Brad Jacobson visit Les P’tits Bretons French Restaurant in Manhattan Beach Steve predicts this will be one of the best restaurants in the South Bay! Located on the corner of Highland and Marine in Manhattan Beach, Les P’Tits Bretons is a hidden gem and an incredible French experience you must try. This […]
State Assembly Muratsuchi bill targets ‘porch pirates’
rb porch pirate Torrance police arrested Justin Dabu on suspicion of stealing packages. A State Assembly bill would target organized package theft rings. Photo courtesy Torrance Police State Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi plans to submit a bill during the next legislative session to clamp down on package theft rings by including their activities in […]