South Bay Expected to Recover Economically – As Long as No More Shutdowns
The economy in The South Bay is expected to begin the slow process of recovering over the next few months from the massive setbacks that have been caused by COVID. While there are business restrictions still in place for some, the future looks somewhat bright for most, as long as there are no more economic […]
Jimmy Miller Surf Fiesta goes virtual. Entries open
For this year’s Jimmy Miller Fiesta surfers will gather in pods of four at their favorite break and submit photos and video of each team member’s best waves for awards that include the coveted Best Wave, Worst Wipeout, Best Family, and Best Lounger.
COVID-19 cases down, but experts warn of pandemic fatigue
New, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the three Beach Cities were down nearly 50 percent last week (25 cases) from two weeks ago (45 cases).
Pandemic swells South Bay surfboard sales
Not since the 2005 shut down of Clark Foam, which supplied 80 percent of surfboard blanks, had the surf industry’s future looked as uncertain as when COVID-19 shut down retail last March.
“Coming Home Again” – Can you go home again? [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Coming Home Again” is thoughtful film based on a personal essay written by Chang-rae Lee and adapted to the screen and directed by Wayne Wang, best known as the director of “Chan is Missing” and “Joy Luck Club.” Wang has painstakingly constructed the familial relationship between Chang Rae and his mother that unwraps their long […]
Redondo Beach company’s virtual reality software promises to bring classrooms to life
Redondo Beach company’s virtual reality software promises to bring classrooms to life.
‘Local Love MB’ campaign launched in hopes of helping struggling businesses
It’s not quite the cavalry, but a movement is afoot to come to the aid of local businesses struggling to survive the pandemic-stricken economy. The campaign is called Local Love MB and it intends to boost local business by bringing attention to the difference consumers can make by spending their money in Manhattan […]
CITY COUNCIL ‘Not the time to jerk us around,’ Mayor tells Residence Inn
The Residence Inn on Sepulveda Boulevard, where an attempted murder occurred in September, came under the Manhattan Beach City Council’s scrutiny Tuesday night. The council, in light of the shooting that occurred on September 8, brought the hotel’s conditional use permit up for review, and what they discovered — 107 police responses to the […]
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BLACK LIVES MATTER Bruce’s Beach task force appointed
The Manhattan Beach City Council on Tuesday appointed members of the Bruce’s Beach task force. The 13-member task force grew out of community discussions and protests regarding the history of the city park, which a century ago was home to a resort that was owned by an African American family, Willa and Charles Bruce, and […]
Blount loved teaching, VB, pets
Long time Hermosa Beach resident Mike Blount passed away Friday October 16 from complications from throat cancer surgery. Blount had been in a coma for 15 months as a result of surgery. He was single, never married and had just purchased a home in San Pedro. Blount was a Leap Year baby having been born […]
Bowls in, bars out, bakery delivers, wine and candy
MB Stays Healthy: Those who enjoy their meal in a cup have been crestfallen at the closure of the Jamba Juice in Downtown Manhattan Beach, which has been a mainstay for over a decade. They will be happy to hear that they won’t need to learn a new address for a healthy food destination, though […]
Redondo contemplates homeless housing in King Harbor
A pilot facility of 15 “Pallet shelters” in the 1500 block of Kingsdale Avenue for six months and another six months at Moonstone Park in King Harbor is under consideration by the Manhattan Beach City Council.
Manhattan Beach’s Walmer was American Martyrs Church, volleyball matriarch
Debbie Walmer was American Martyrs Home Tour founder, volleyball matriarch to three generations.