Nice Rice Things [restaurant review]
There’s a type of place that doesn’t often get attention from reviewers, but that just about everybody visits on at least an occasional basis. They do a solid job without calling attention to themselves. It can be a blind spot, like furniture you don’t notice details of because it’s always there. I noticed an example […]
Spring break to break open Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo schools
by Donald Morrison Hermosa Beach City School District students will begin returning to full day, in person classes at the new Hermosa Vista School on April 12, beginning with transitional through second grade. The announcement was made by HBCSD Superintendent Jason Johnson at a virtual town hall hosted by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-66th District) on […]
Hermosa Beach City Council Election Forum: Five candidates, 14 questions
by Dan Blackburn Five candidates vying for a single seat on the Hermosa Beach City Council squared off Wednesday in a debate more amicable than antagonistic, with each describing concepts and ambitions for the city’s future. Seeking to fill the post formerly occupied by Hany Fangary, who resigned in December, the five hopefuls discussed a […]
Letters: 3-25-2021
How democracy works Dear ER: On February 25, I attended Bruce’s Beach Task Force’s excellent Community Forum, which was particularly outstanding because of the well-documented, clearly presented history by Kristin Long, based on deep research. (Due to COVID-19 restrictions and a flood at the Los Angeles Hall of Records, additional information the BBTF has requested […]
Calendar: 3-25-2021
Through Wednesday, March 31 6th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive The drive benefits the Food Pantry, LAX and the Salvation Army Santa Monica Food Pantry. Flair is matching donations up to 250 pounds. Unopened, canned or boxed food. No food that has passed its expiration date or packaged in glass. Stores in Redondo Beach, […]
Mustang girls, boys both go 2-0
by Ralph Doyle “Costa is the gold standard in high school tennis. But your girls are nice, too,” a gracious Santa Monica High coach Joyce Stickney told Costa coach Allen Yap, after Costa demolished her team, 17 — 1, in a match at SAMOHI last Tuesday. SAMOHI is in a rebuilding stage and this is […]
4 Ways Basement Repair Can Enhance Your Home
Many homeowners do not realize how lucky they are to live on a property that has a good-sized basement. In fact, many view their basement as nothing but trouble, and they pay little or no attention to the space. This means that it falls into a bad state of repair and causes a huge range […]