Lifeguard ‘tower of love’ to be a Hermosa Beach welcoming sign

by Kevin Cody Work began Monday morning on a tower of love in Hermosa Beach, in the form of a rainbow-colored lifeguard tower, north of the pier. “We’ve experienced some dark days during the COVID pandemic, from George Floyd’s murder to increases in violence against Asians,” Hermosa Beach Mayor Justin Massey said during a press […]

Rok on [restaurant review]

The dining decks in downtown Hermosa are generally nicely decorated, albeit without much personality because they’re designed to maximize seating. One stands out: the patio at Rok Sushi, which is shaped like a boat complete with a wheel out of a pirate movie. They lose a few seats as a result, but the design is […]

“Revolution Rent” – Viva la revolución [MOVIE REVIEW]

“Revolution Rent,” written by and co-directed by Andres Señor and Victor P. Alvarez, is a multifaceted documentary that follows the production of “Rent” in Havana with a Cuban cast, the first time in over 50 years that a Broadway musical has been presented in Cuba. But it is also the tale of Señor’s own journey […]