Vietnamese for vegetarians
Occasionally I see a place with a name like “Jolly Cow Burgers” and wonder what about that establishment might spark bovine levity. I don’t think cattle are particularly intelligent compared to people, though the performance of certain politicians as stupid herd animals puts that in doubt. Nevertheless, even something as dim as a cow must […]
South Bay Community Calendar 8-15-19
Music, food trucks, MB AVP, The Grand Daddy, Summer Swing, artist reception, concert in the park, nature walk, shore fishing
Letters to the Editor 8-15-19
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The astronaut and the border
Astronaut Danny Olivas, who is from the El Paso neighborhood targeted in the August 3 mass shooting, believes lessons learned in space can help heal the divisions America now experiences On June 9, 2007, the day after the Space Shuttle Atlantis mission STS-117 launched into Earth’s orbit, its crew made an alarming discovery. Using […]
Hermosa Beach Teenmageddon averted, but businesses not happy
On Aug. 2, nine days before the Teen Choice Awards were broadcast nationally on Fox from a stage on the beach south of the Hermosa pier., Steve Collins received a call at home from his Hermosa Cyclery partner Larry Burke, who was working at their downtown Hermosa store. “He was so flustered that when I […]
Live Wire wins ‘incredible’ opportunity
Redondo Beach’s second Battle of the Bands took center stage at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center last Saturday, a night complete with hard rock and alternative tunes. The 1,453 seat venue gave young artists exposure to a sizeable crowd and the opportunity to perform at L.A. Live before a Los Angeles Kings hockey game. […]
Redondo Beach About Town
BCHD sows good health in schools The Beach Cities Health District’s fourth annual Volunteer Day brought together nearly 200 volunteers from 30 organizations, including the Redondo Beach Police Department, Redondo Beach Kiwanis, South Bay Credit Union and many more, to clean, prepare and repair garden beds at schools throughout Redondo and Hermosa last weekend. The […]
Hermosa Beach About Town
Taste of the Beach Doug Howarth of Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ is among the dozens of chefs who will be serving guests at the Hermosa Kiwanis Club’s annual Taste at the Beach at the Hermosa Beach Community Center on Saturday, August 24. Wine and beer from local wineries and breweries will also be offered along with […]
Modern Methods for Saving Money in Your Business
Starting and maintaining a successful business is an exceptionally difficult endeavor. It’s much like trying to lead a lifestyle comprised solely of good habits. Once one good habit falls to the wayside, everything else can follow the slip into dysfunction. Similarly, if you neglect to keep your business healthy, the unchecked corners of your enterprise […]
Hermosa Beach Summer Series opens this weekend
By Ryan McDonald After moving to Southern California, the band Iglu and Hartly mostly played shows in neighborhoods surrounding the Hollywood area. But as singer and keyboardist Jarvis Anderson recalls, one night, a group of guys came to an Iglu and Hartly shows and, after the set, suggested the group play the South Bay. The […]
South Bay arts calendar for August 15 to 21
Thursday, August 15 Hit us with your best shot Live From Earth is a Pat Benatar tribute band, and they perform from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Redondo Beach Pier, on the Boardwalk, below Kinkaid’s, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Free. More at redondopier.com. Waterworks “Flow,” an exhibition of fresh works by Brian Kingston, […]