In praise of everyday Chinese [restaurant review]
One of the rewards of writing in my own neighborhood is the chance to interact with my readers, a luxury unavailable to those who write for national markets. The most common complaint I get is that I don’t write enough about the places that “real people” go, favoring places that offer new and unusual experiences. […]
South Bay art calendar for Feb. 15 to 21
Thursday, February 15 Private eye sees all Peter Heller, author of “Celine,” comes to {pages} a bookstore at 12 noon. He also wrote “The Dog Stars.” Located at 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Tickets, $20 includes book, and $34 includes book and box lunch from Kale and Coconuts. (310) 318-0900 or go to pagesabookstore.com. Friday, […]
Take a Step Inside ET Surf With Manager Daniel DelCastillo (video)
In this episode Civic Couch takes you to Hermosa Beach to visit ET Surf. They’ve been in the South Bay since 1972 selling almost anything you can think of in the action sports industry. Manager Daniel DelCastillo gives us a tour. This was produced by Civic Couch
Mira Costa’s water polo team earns Div. 3 fourth seed
Mira Costa’s girls water polo team has its sights set on a Division 3 title after dominating Bay League action with an 8-0 record. The Mustangs (17-10) open the playoffs with a 5 p.m. home game against Righetti (17-7) on Thursday. Quarterfinals take place Saturday followed by the semifinals on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Championship games […]
Redondo boys face tough task in Division 1 basketball playoffs; Lady Sea Hawks earn top seed
Redondo (18-9) captured its sixth consecutive Bay League title and hosted Loyola (13-12) in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs on Wednesday. The winner will advance to take on third-seeded Pasadena (20-6) in the second round on Friday. All games are schedule to tip off at 7 p.m. The Sea Hawks are led […]
Beach Cities Sports: Running, soccer, softball and more
Soccer: Ian Lonergan, a lifelong resident of Manhattan Beach and Mira Costa High School senior, signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of California at Berkeley to play for the men’s soccer team. Ian will begin at Berkeley this fall as a member of the Class of 2022. Running: Registration is open […]
Chamber gets Fiesta Hermosa contract again, council expects improvements
Fiesta Hermosa will return on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends this year, but Hermosa Beach will be expecting tweaks to minimize its impact on locals and enhance the artistic resonance of the three-day events. The City Council unanimously approved a contract Tuesday night that enables the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau […]