State Bar rejects characterization of Obagi inquiry

A legal tangle between Redondo Beach city councilman Zein Obagi and the California State Bar remains unresolved following the latest ruling and response time.  On Oct. 22, Obagi counsel Erin Joyce, and the State Bar’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel submitted a stipulation of “Facts, Conclusions of Law and Disposition” regarding seven counts filed against […]

Redondo Beach Police investigate cannabis signature gathering

A Redondo Beach Police investigation has been opened regarding signature gatherers for a local cannabis initiative. The action follows statements made Nov. 2 by city council members during an appearance by a representative of the initiative effort. Councilmen Christian Horvath and Todd Loewenstein told of signature gatherers at their doors who misrepresented the proposal, saying […]

Two from Redondo Beach die in four-car collision in Manhattan Beach

by Kevin Cody Three people were pronounced dead at the scene of a four car collision that took place Tuesday evening at approximately 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Marine Avenue, in Manhattan Beach. Two of the dead were identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office as Christian Mendoza, 48, and […]

Redondo Beach About Town: Property Tax, Flag Football Tryouts & Elf the Musical

City sets another high mark for property tax Redondo Beach brought in record property tax  receipts at $30.93 million for 2021. The total continued the upward climb since the last dip from year-to-year in 2014.  City Manager Mike Witzansky noted that the increases are similar to what many coastal cities have seen as median home […]

Dr. Pissed Off: How to handle COVID holidays

Holiday COVID tips Let’s talk about vaccines and masks.  It is simple, and not worth arguing about, losing friends over, or worsening the normal cracks that occur in family foundations.  Vaccines are for the person who takes the jab. It will not prevent you from getting infected with COVID,  but it will prevent you from […]

Initiative seeks to overturn ban on cannabis retailers in Hermosa Beach

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by Dan Blackburn Hermosa Beach resident Colton Chacker filed a request with city officials last week for permission to circulate an initiative to legalize retail cannabis sales within the city. Chacker plans to begin gathering qualifying signatures in mid-December. The initiative is funded by the Economic Development Reform Coalition of Southern California, which has similar […]