Letters to the Editor 4-14-22
Select crop Dear ER: This group was hand selected to endorse the will of City Manager Suja Lowenthal, who already usurps the powers that should be exercised by the City Council (“The Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory group opposes cannabis sales, but if approved, wants tax,”). It is not a study that should be relied upon […]
All Ball Sport: Let the Blame Game begin
by Paul Teetor Webster’s Dictionary defines a scapegoat as a person blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. Synonyms are listed as whipping boy, fall guy and patsy. Meet Coach Frank Vogel, the Lakers newest scapegoat — and whipping boy, fall guy and patsy. Vogel, who was fired […]
Hermosa Beach Surfer Walk of Fame 2020: Charlie Quesnel the Pioneer Maui mover
After moving from Hermosa Beach to Maui in his teens, Charlie Quesnel lived, and led surfing by Kevin Cody Charlie Quesnel surfed his first big waves at Waimea Bay over Christmas break during his junior year at Mira Costa High School. Upon his return to school, schoolmate Mike Purpus asked how he did it. “We […]
“The Servant” — Inverse relations [MOVIE REVIEW]
Joseph Losey’s 1963 masterpiece has been given the full Rialto Pictures 4K restoration treatment and what a glorious way to see this classic. A chillingly homoerotic film centered on a subtle story of class warfare that was influenced by and an influence on the Buñuel catalog of the 60s and 70s, including “Diary of a […]
Looking For a New Hobby? Here Are 8 You Can Pick up in 2022
Every year, you get the drive to try something new and acquire a new set of skills – and this is one of the main reasons why you should be open-minded when looking for new hobbies to pick up this year. It’s still very early and spending the rest of the year doing the same […]
How to Cashout at Online Casinos Using Cryptocurrencies
If you haven’t heard the news already, cryptocurrencies are the red-hot topic globally. The rise and fall of Bitcoin and the emergence of other cryptos such as Ethereum have taken over the Internet by storm. Investing in crypto is a heavily debated topic, with many experts believing it’s a better investment than anything else. Crypto […]
Surf music, surf swag – The Spyder/SkyOne Credit Union Surf Fest is part music festival, part surf trade show
by Ralph Doyle The Spyder SkyOne Credit Union Surf Fest will be swag bag heaven for surfers. The combination music fest and surf vendor show begins at noon on Saturday, April 23, immediately following the Hermosa Beach Surfer Walk of Fame inductions. Surf vendor booths, offering games and giveaways will fill Pier Plaza through […]