Fried Chicken takeout challenge [restaurant review]
One of my favorite American meals is fried chicken — the real thing, not the not the stuff sold by a certain franchise operation best known by three initials. An expert in the fried chicken business referred to their product as “nothing more than a fried dough ball wrapped around some chicken.” That expert was […]
Nine deaths in the Beach Cities from COVID-19 so far
Nine people in the Beach Cities have died from COVID-19, according to newly released data from county health authorities. This week, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health began releasing a breakdown of death, infection and testing information, revealing for the first time how many people in particular cities and neighborhoods have died in the […]
Intermission: 20 minutes? or 20 months?
Life during “the great intermission” Hold that pose: local theater companies on standby The usual theater intermission is about 20 minutes, but what if it’s 20 months? Let’s hope it’s not that long until we can step back into our favorite theater. In the meantime, here’s what some of the area venues are doing while […]
Vietnam Veteran’s of America welcomed home again on 45th Anniversary of war ending
Vietnam Veteran’s of America welcomed home again on 45th Anniversary of war ending
Limited beach reopening on May 18 proposed in draft Los Angeles County report
Los Angeles County beaches would reopen Monday, May 18, under phase one of a four-phase, Los Angeles County plan.Phase one would allow surfing and other water sports, but not volleyball or sunbathing
Surfing in the South Bay with Matt Pagan
Matt Pagan and I have chased swells across the South Bay region of Los Angeles for the past 6+ years. He’s an incredible surfer with one of those smiles that light up a room. I’ve never seen him get negative or act like he’s having a bad day. I’m sure he’s had them, we all […]
Hermosa retailers, restaurants host virtual sidewalk sale May 1-3
A citywide, Hermosa Beach Virtual Sidewalk Sale will be held Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3. Over 100 Hermosa retailers and restaurants will offer online specials, free local delivery and curbside pick up.
L.A. County Opens COVID-19 Testing to All Residents
Testing eligibility requirements have been updated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday. This means all Los Angeles County residents can now book a same- or next-day appointment for a free, diagnostic COVID-19 test at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach or one of the County’s […]