Chill air stokes Ratopia Classic surfers, raises funds for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma research
The 15th Annual Ratopia Surf Classic was held in freezing cold offshore winds with fast peeling, 3-foot waves in front of the Torrance Beach Snack Bar. Contest director Nick Weber welcomed the big turnout by singing “The Star Spangled Banner.” He should be singing for all the Dodger games. Jenna Newburn helps Nick pull the […]
Redondo Beach 2019 year in review
Labor pains and waterfront changes mark Redondo’s 2019 Labor pains A 16 month stalemate between the City of Redondo Beach and its police officers ended in October, when the City Council approved a 2 percent base pay raise and a one-time bonus for each member of the Redondo Beach Police Officers Association. “There was a […]
Manhattan Beach 2019 year in review
An Emoji House, an election, Mira Costa’s #metoo moment, and a few more bans Manhattan Beach prides itself on its iconic pier, beautiful beaches, superb schools, distinct neighborhoods, and its unusual combination of small-town charm and worldly sophistication. Yet in terms of global reach, the biggest story in the history of the town occurred […]
Hermosa Beach 2019 year in review
Greenbelt infiltration project on hold, lawsuit threat lingers The year began with uncertainty for Hermosa Beach residents about the fate of a stormwater infiltration project proposed for a location under the Greenbelt between Second and Herondo streets. City officials agreed to locate the project in Hermosa years ago, but last year, when the city began […]
2019 Dining in review – Restaurants go round ‘n round
Trump dining tariff in the offing?
South Bay 2019 Beach Passings
1951 to 2019 DK brought music to Suzy’s DK Kahlo and husband Sal Longo shared many interests. A love of music was at the top of that list, leading the couple to buy Suzy’s Bar and Grill in 2008. DK’s legacy was her passion and support for musicians. She enabled hundreds of musicians, aspiring and […]
Letters to the Editor 12-26-19
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