Letters to the Editor 3-21-19
Pier sunset Dear ER: Between the closing of the Fun Factory, the end of the Kite Festival, and perhaps soon the Hot Dog Eating Contest, we are losing those special occasions that are lovingly burned deeply in the memories of our children [“Fine family says farewell to Kite Festival,” ER March 14, 2019]. Slowly but […]
South Bay Community Calendar 3-21-19
Whole lot of sunshine this weekend. Get out there and enjoy Spring
Fun Factory owner Steve Shoemaker wants to extend his pier lease. The city’s not playing along.
Game over by Daniel Blackburn The curtain is falling on what might be the longest-running political feud in South Bay history. Steve Shoemaker, the controversial proprietor of the Redondo Beach pier Fun Factory, is calling it quits for his quirky establishment after 46 years, most of them spent in pitched battle with city officials over […]
Hermosa Beach About Town
Garage sale next weekend Hermosa Beach will hold its second annual community-wide garage sale next weekend. The event, which will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, encourages residents to put out unwanted items for sale or donation. Last year, the city used Instagram to help residents publicize various items that would be for […]
Manhattan Beach About Town
Drum named new MBFD chief Daryn Drum has been appointed as the Manhattan Beach Fire Department’s 13th fire chief, ending a yearlong search during which MBPD Chief Derrick Abell served at the helm of both departments. The appointment of Drum, a 30-year veteran who most recently served as division chief for Heartland Fire & Rescue, […]
Manhattan Beach women’s group gathering donations for separated immigrant children
The north side of Pacific School may have a few more backpacks this Saturday than can usually be found on a weekend. The Manhattan Beach Women’s Empowerment Huddle is hosting a donation drive this Saturday morning and again on April 6 in the school’s 17th Street parking lot. The group is collecting backpacks and more […]
Redondo Beach About Town and Police Beat
Bluff restoration This Saturday, join the LA Corps’ SEA Lab staff in enhancing the bluffs with native shrubs and wildflowers. Bring a hat, sunscreen, gloves, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, and quarters for parking meters. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Miramar Park, 201 Paseo del la Playa, Redondo Beach. Whistling robber A resident came to the […]
Long-time manager of Hermosa Beach’s Becker Surfboards laid off
“End of an era!” Jani Lange called out as he headed west on Pier Avenue last Friday night. Lange and his family were bound for Becker Surfboards, which was throwing a party to commemorate the last day of Bob Rich, the store’s manager who had been with the company for almost 33 years. Rich began […]
Hermosa Beach sets new pickup locations for Uber, Lyft
By Ryan McDonald Next time you’re looking to summon an Uber or Lyft in downtown Hermosa Beach, the screen on your phone might look a little different. The Hermosa City Council unanimously approved a program last week to create designated zones throughout the downtown for picking up passengers. When using the mobile phone app of […]
Redondo Beach Council told post office problems are systemic
Local postal offices suffer from systemic post office problems, for which there are no pending solution, a postal manager told the Redondo Beach council.
Security trumps privacy concerns in Redondo Beach
Over privacy concerns by councilman Nils Nehrenheim, the Redondo Beach City Council voted 4 to 1 to participate in a regional “crisis platform” that will alert residents of disasters.
South Bay arts calendar for March 21 – 27
Friday, March 22 From the creator of “Hamilton” The El Camino College Theatre Department presents “In the Heights,” with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, plus 3 p.m. on Sunday, in the school’s Campus Theatre, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance. Also plays March 29, 30, and 31. Directed by Bill Georges […]