Sandbox 8-2-18
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Letters to the Editor 8-2-18
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The bodysurfers: the battle for north side of the Manhattan Beach pier
John Shearer found his cathedral in the summer of 1968. He and his buddies had just graduated 8th grade from American Martyrs and each received a pair of swim fins as a gift. They typically bodysurfed at 14th Street but had been eyeing the south swells at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Finally, with their new […]
Surfers Alex Gray, Jeff Miller discuss Iron’s ‘Kissed by God’
In August 2004, Alex Gray was competing in the Quiksilver Pro in Hossegor, France, when his parents visited with news they wanted to tell him in person. Jimmy Miller had killed himself in his parents’ Manhattan Beach home. Miller had been Alex’s older brother Chris’ Junior Lifeguard instructor. He had taught Chris to surf and […]
Sepulveda a path to MB’s past, and highway to the MB’s future
by Jan Dennis Manhattan Beach has always prided itself on its independence, from the very beginning in 1912, when the town residents wanted their independence from the City of Los Angeles. The number of inhabitants residing within the town boundaries was 600. The election for incorporation took place on November 25, 1912. Of the 127 […]
‘Waves’ builds momentum at RBPAC
Artists Patti Linnett and Debbie Collette pose for a selfie with ‘Waves,’ the new public art installation at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Photo Artist Gordon Huether was something akin to a rock star on Monday at the dedication of his latest piece, “Waves,” at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. But while he […]
Brand, Nehrenheim campaign lawsuit set for trial
A lawsuit filed by two residents against Redondo Beach elected officials is going to trial. A judge has denied multiple motions to dismiss the case. Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand and Councilman Nils Nehrenheim, Rescue Our Waterfront PAC President Wayne Craig and Brand For Mayor 2017 treasurer Linda Moffatt will be defended by joint legal […]
Mural Project honors punk, skateboarding
In the process of reading the latest entry for the Hermosa Beach Mural Project, board member George Schmeltzer used a bit of deception. The Mural Project board had settled on punk rock and skateboarding as the theme for the eighth of what will be 10 murals celebrating Hermosa’s history. So they decided to reach out […]