South Bay Community Calendar 8-29-19
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Letters to Editor 8-29-19
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El Porto undergrounding vote underway
El Porto, North Manhattan Beach’s northernmost neighborhood, has been known for many things over the years: its unruly and not-so-distant history as an unincorporated area (documented by Hollywood in the movie “Blow”), its locally-famed surf break, and, of late, its world-famous Emoji House. But if you are local and you close your eyes and […]
“Spider in the Web” – Quite tangled [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Spider in the Web,” a film from Israeli director Eran Riklis with an international cast, is a somewhat convoluted thriller with John Le Carré pretensions that succeeds more than it fails. A tale of the Mossad, international espionage, Syria, biological weapons, and industrial corruption at the highest levels, Riklis and writers Gidon Maron and Emmanuel […]
“Vita & Virginia” – Not for the virginal [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Vita & Virginia,” a snapshot into the upper-class bohemia of London in the 1920s, delineates the lives of two major female literary figures in ways both intellectual and erotic. Directed by Chanya Button and written by Button based on a play by the incomparable actress Eileen Atkins (who should be credited as a co-writer). The […]
Hermosa Beach About Town
Punk jam planned at Fiesta Hermosa “My High School Rebellion,” featuring members of Black Flag, Woolly Bandits, The Freeze, and Circle One, will highlight the 49th Annual Fiesta Hermosa Beach this Labor Day weekend. The band will perform on the Pier Avenue stage on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. On Sunday, on the main […]
Hermosa Mural artist aims to show multiple perspectives
When Timothy Smith was a kid, he took a road trip on California’s coast with his mother, and saw something along Highway 101 that stayed with him for the rest of his life: a large, space-themed painting by the side of the road, with astronauts floating in space. Even as a child, Smith was […]
Beach wheels: Nissan Murano 2019 solidly refreshed
The designers of the Murano made artful choices with the Murano’s sheet metal styling, which conveys a sense of speed while still being true to its utilitarian SUV roots.
Manhattan Beach Police Beat
Scam alert The Manhattan Beach Police Department has received several complaints concerning an ongoing telephone scam. According to MBPD, the suspects call from (424) 301-6278, claim to be police captains, and ask residents to send gift cards or money. The callers suggest that if you don’t give, you may find yourself in jail. “The Manhattan […]
Manhattan Beach About Town
Greenberg honored Skechers founder Robert Greenberg has been named to the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame. He was recognized specifically for his innovation in the footwear industry, in which he has worked 40 years. “With a combination of savvy marketing and advertising campaigns, innovative product launches, and strategic global growth, Greenberg has built Skechers […]
Redondo Beach Police Beat
RBPD to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 30 The Redondo Beach Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 30, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of […]
Redondo Beach About Town
Redondo Beach Library seeks applications for Teen Advisory Council The purpose of the Redondo Beach Public Library Teen Advisory Council is to involve middle and high school students in the development, promotion, and implementation of teen activities and services at the Redondo Beach Public Library. Members should have a strong interest in helping behind the […]
Harrison Storms and the enigma of Johns Canyon at El Camino College
That magic moment “Johns Canyon” is a survey of work by artist Harrison Storms For over 30 years, Harrison Storms taught life-drawing classes at El Camino. He instructed his students from an academic and historical point of view, emphasizing (his words here) “anatomy and proportion and form and gesture in a traditional way.” If they […]
Hermosa Council extends ban on shared scooters, bikes
Hermosa’s ban on “shared mobility operators,” such as Bird, Lime Micro Mobility, Spin, Lyft, was extended by a unanimous council vote Tuesday night. “It’s a real safety hazard out there,” Hermosa Beach Mayor Pro Tem Mary Campbell said of the mix of scooters, electric bicycles, pedestrians and traditional bicyclists in places like The Strand. […]