Webb telescope launch delayed

The launch date for NASA’s James Webb telescope, largely built by Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, has been delayed from Dec. 22 to “no earlier than Dec. 24” because of a communication issue between the ground control and the launch vehicle system. [See related story] NASA made the announcement late Tuesday from the launch site […]
Hermosa Beach Dining decks, lane reductions extended through May 2022

The 29th Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive

Santa flees cold for police tour of balmy Hermosa

Santa enjoyed a break from the Arctic cold by visiting balmy (48 degree) Hermosa Beach Friday evening. Police Chief Paul LeBaron and his wife Jennifer gave Santa a tour of the town in the police department sleigh. Officer Dalton Blumenfeld rode shotgun, and Elves Patrol Officers Ryan McBride, Kevin Jones and Stephanie DeAndrade followed […]
Spotlight on Education – Chadwick Professionals Holiday Soiree Mix and Mingle

The ninth annual Chadwick School holiday networking party took off at the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach on December 2. It was a unique opportunity for alumni, parents of alumni and friends of Chadwick to network and be together for the holidays. Each guest was invited to bring a small toy or gift card […]
Calendar 12-16-21

Holiday events Dietz Bros Annual Food Drive, Free Restringing Manhattan Beach. Bring three cans of food for free guitar restringing on Sat., Dec. 17. Donations will go to St. Margaret’s Catholic Center in Lennox. The event is sponsored by D’Addario Strings. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 240 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Nativity exhibit n RPV The public […]
Letters to the Editor 12-16-21

Change isn’t easy Dear ER: Thank you for your continuing excellent coverage of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) Board of Education meetings (“Parents erupt at school board meeting, ER Dec. 9, 2021). The country is in a sorry state when many people think that the acceptable response to someone who disagrees with their […]