STATE OF THE CITY – City of Manhattan Beach bullish as pandemic recedes
by Mark McDermott A moment occurred midway through last Thursday’s State of the City event that was indicative of Manhattan Beach’s civic affairs, and in many ways the city itself. City Manager Bruce Moe had just finished his presentation, touching on the city’s strong finances, rebounding tax revenues, many projects afoot, and even a rousingly […]
Spoof spins the Hermosa Beach chief as victim of e-bike theft following St. Patrick’s Parade
by Dan Blackburn According to a story on the Hermosa Bee website, “Police Chief Paul LeBaron locked up his bike after the Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade to mingle with the people and local dignitaries. When he returned an hour later, his bike was stolen.” Lending credibility to the story was a photo, reprinted […]
Komick maintained low profile, big presence
Photos by Chris Miller Kim Komick was a building developer who respected her profession’s typically low profile. But she cast a wide net. Mourners filled American Martyrs Church for her memorial service last Wednesday. Then on Saturday, a similarly large number of friends, and colleagues joined her family in a paddle out in her memory […]