South Bay Vietnam Vets to receive American Hero Quilts
American Hero Quilts will be presented to about a dozen members of the Vietnam Veterans of America South Bay Chapter 53 at noon on Tuesday, at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach. American Hero Quilts are made by an estimated 800 volunteers from around the United States. The quilters were organized in 2004 by Sue Nebeker, […]
“The Mauritanian” – The survivor [MOVIE REVIEW]
“The Mauritanian,” based partially on Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, is to be seen, felt, and experienced. The true story about the courageously honest actions of two lawyers on opposite sides of the fence to deliver a fair verdict in the case of Slahi, accused of being a mastermind of 9/11, challenges you to […]
New Hermosa Beach Chamber CEO breaks with old chamber ways
by Kevin Cody This Friday is Reveal Day for Hermosa Beach’s Secret Valentines. Over 100 Secret Valentines will drop gifts they purchased from Hermosa stores on the doorsteps of other Secret Valentines. Participants in the Secret Valentine signed up at the start of the month at HermosaOne.com. They listed gifts they would like to receive […]
Letters to the Editor: Swimming seniors, pandemic positives, playground politics
Swimming Dear ER: What a fantastic article and what an inspiring group of women. I wish I lived nearby (“No. 1 Ladies South Bay Open Water Swim Club,” ER Feb. 4, 2021). My father is swimming in the open water regularly in the Seattle area. He would love to make a guest appearance with […]
School board presidents ask LA County to prioritize education workers for vaccines
The board presidents from six local school districts have issued a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Supervisor Janice Hahn asking that education workers be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations.
SMALL BUSINESS: Mayor launches program to recognize young entrepreneurs
by Mark McDermott When Suzanne Hadley ran for City Council two years ago, she used her experiences as a mother of four kids and as a former small business owner as her platform. She said at the time that both roles gave her valuable lessons in fiscal restraint and managerial responsibility. “I’m not going to […]