Ercole’s then as now

At a recent party, someone asked which was the oldest restaurant in the South Bay, and I told her it was Ercole’s in Manhattan Beach. I gave a few details – the founding in 1927 as a family restaurant, gradual evolution into a bar, brief period serving Indonesian food in the 1960s, and return to […]

Manhattan Beach About Town

City camp out The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its 23rd annual Family Camp Out May 19 and 20. Bring your whole family out to enjoy the serenity and inspiration of nature through this low-cost camping experience. Throughout Polliwog Park and Begg Field, children and parents can enjoy outdoor space to play and […]

Hermosa Beach About Town

Skate for Schools SK8 for the Schools takes place next Wednesday afternoon at the Hermosa Skate Park. Organized by Hermosa youth Julian and Sebastian “Seabass” Kuhr, the event has raised more than $50,000 for the Hermosa Beach City School District in the 11 years it has run. This year, the Kurhs have set a goal […]

Spirit of Wellness Rasnick leads class of health inspirations

        At the Beach Cities Health District’s 2018 Spirit of Wellness awards last Thursday at the Portofino Inn Hotel and Marina, personal trainer Derick Malit told the story of Rick “Razz” Rasnick. “Whenever I train with him, I see the positive attitude, and the person who wants to shine,” Malit said. “He […]