The second life of Bruce’s Beach
by Mark McDermott First of two parts Willa Bruce bought oceanfront land between 26th and 27th Street in Manhattan Beach on February 15, 1912, 10 months before the city was incorporated. She had a vision for the property as a respite for Black folks during an unjust time, “a little breathing space at the seaside […]
In Remembrance: Redondo Beach’s Charlie’s loses its namesake
by Richard Foss The South Bay lost a pillar of the local restaurant community with the death of Charles Byrd two weeks ago. Byrd, known universally as Charlie, co-owned and operated Charlie’s on Pacific Coast Highway since1992. Byrd moved from New York to Hermosa Beach in the 1980s and worked at Naja’s and then at […]
Michael Lang named MB fire chief
by Mark McDermott The City of Manhattan Beach Thursday morning announced the appointment of Michael Lang as its new fire chief. “I am humbled and honored to be trusted with the responsibility of leading the Manhattan Beach Fire Department,” said Chief Lang. “I am grateful for the support of the City Manager and City Council […]
Letters 6-10-2021
Soul cleansing Dear ER: I live in a condominium in south Redondo Beach. Last week around 4:30 p.m. I witnessed a good Samaritan sweeping and scrubbing the sitting area below my patio in the nearby Czuleger Park. Consequently, I went down to give him $20 for his outstanding efforts. He tried to refuse my small […]
Ceramic dynamic in Manhattan Beach
Feat of Clay “Architecture of Touch” in local art center by Bondo Wyszpolski It’s probably one of the last art shows with limited access for the public, but “Architecture of Touch” highlights recent work by the instructors, staff, and students of the ceramics studio and pottery program that the City of Manhattan Beach initiated in […]
Steaks on Rosecrans, Mickey’s goes Mexican, Yanagi’s mystery move, and more dining news
Beginning of the end, part one: It’s five days before California drops many restrictions on dining, but we won’t snap right back to where we were. Some of the changes will benefit restaurants, which will still have the ability to sell alcohol to go and to serve in their nice, new parklets. You’ll still see […]
Calendar: 6-10-2021
Spotlight: The Hermosa Beach Museum has reopened to the public, but its online lectures continue. The next one, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 17 on Zoom, is on Los Angeles car culture. A panel of special guests will talk about L.A.’s history with cars and how the joy of driving brought people together. […]
Hermosa Beach Eviction ban extension plan
by Dan Blackburn An effort by city officials to balance the rights of commercial and residential landlords and their tenants during the pandemic recovery will be extended following Tuesday’s meeting of the Hermosa Beach City Council. The city’s existing commercial and residential eviction moratorium incorporates the state’s procedures for eviction protection, set to expire June […]
Hermosa history gets cinematic treatment in new mural
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach’s two most notable historical buildings — the Sand and Surf Club (built in 1925 and subsequently known as the Biltmore Hotel), and the Metropolitan Movie Theater (built in 1923 and subsequently known as the Hermosa Theater) have been brought together in a mural that is appropriately cinematic, but bigger than […]
“Rita Moreno: Just a girl who decided to go for it.” – And did she ever! [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Rita Moreno: Just a girl who decided to go for it” is a lovely valedictory to the amazing actress and role model directed by fellow Puerto Rican Mariem Pérez Riera. Interspersing her narrative about Rita, Riera inserts the comments of many Latina and Latino actors who comment how important it was to see Rita, a […]
How To Get The Smile You Want Without Breaking The Bank
In our current world, image is everything. If you are the kind of person who loves perfection, having an imperfect smile can leave you feeling like you are not good enough, which can significantly affect the quality of your life, this is one of the reasons we will like to recommend Dental Implants San Diego. […]