Former Manhattan Beach Councilman Walt Dougher guided city through turn of the century challenges
by Kevin Cody On March 3, 1999, one day after Walt Dougher was elected to the Manhattan Beach City Council, the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce asked him to serve as its interim CEO. Dougher said yes, though even he acknowledged there was an appearance, if not an actual, conflict of interest. At the time, […]
American Martyrs Parish online auction offers food for the soul and the football field
The American Martyrs Parish Fair celebrates the parish’s 50th anniversary through today, Sunday, Oct. 17, culminating at 4:30 p.m with a raffle drawing for a new Toyota RAV 4 or $20,000 cash. The fair features the usual crafts, games and foot booths, live music and a beer and wine garden. But the fair’s biggest draw […]
Bands pay tribute at Rocktoberfest in Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach
Kissed Alive was among the dozen cover bands performing this weekend at Rocktoberfest in Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach. The festival continues through Sunday (October 17), starting at noon with The Long Run (Eagles) and followed by Aeromyth, Led Zepagain and Queen Nation. The festival is presented by the Ragin Cajun Cafe in Redondo Beach. […]
“Four Hours at the Capitol” – An eternity [MOVIE REVIEW]
You will experience very few more visceral and terrifying experiences than living through the January 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington DC incited by Donald Trump’s speech to his followers encouraging them to rebel against what he deemed was a stolen election. He urged his followers, his “patriots,” to Stop the Steal going on at that […]