Dear Dr. Allen: Be a listener
By Dr. Greg Allen A young adult woman once told me, that she liked coming to counseling because it was like ‘rent a friend.’ I have told that story often, and laughed. But, actually it’s tragic that we all don’t have safe family and friends to talk to and receive caring support from. I understand […]
Hermosa Beach to get pot vote, Tesla patrol car
by Dan Blackburn An initiative petition authorizing retail sales of cannabis products in Hermosa Beach has qualified for the Nov. 8 election. The initiative, sponsored by resident Colton Chacker, collected more than the required 1,650 signatures, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters. The city council recently formed an advisory committee to study […]
Surfer Alex Gray and mental therapist Kevin Sousa Zoom in on pandemic issues
Professional surfer Alex Gray and mental health therapist Kevin Sousa will lead a Zoom discussion Thursday evening, March 24, about substance abuse and other mental health problems triggered by the pandemic. Sousa is the program director and an ocean therapy clinician with the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. The event is co-hosted by the Jimmy Miller […]
El Segundo: Tapizon is a tapestry of flavors
by Richard Foss Sometimes I look at a restaurant’s location and presentation and my heart sinks. They may be making ambitious food and offering the best of service, but could they possibly survive on a lightly traveled street with poor signage? Some of them do, and the South Bay has successful eateries in pretty odd […]
Do I Need A Personal Financial Advisor Or Should I Do It Myself?
Money matters to all of us, and yet it’s also a topic that plenty of people don’t have a handle on. That’s why choosing to outsource the management of your finances to a qualified, accredited advisor is so popular. Of course, while some stand to benefit from having a personal financial advisor on their side, […]
Local Schools threatened by litigation as pandemic fades
by Dan Blackburn Carmel attorney Tracy Henderson has initiated legal action on behalf of Hermosa Beach parent Victoria Cannon, South Bay Parents Push Back and Santa Monica Malibu Parents United against four Southern California school districts, and various other government officials. Several Hermosa Beach residents have alleged that Henerson has also threatened legal action against […]