Redondo Council approves eight District Four All-Way Stops
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council approved eight new all-way intersections Tuesday for District Four at the request of its council representative, Zein Obagi, Jr. City Public Works Director Ted Seman, and Andrew Winje, assistant public works director, spoke to the council at its regular meeting Oct. 4, about the process to determine […]
Jimmy Family Surf Fiesta Saturday, Oct 8
Photo by Steve Gaffney (SteveGaffney.com) Groms of all ages and abilities are invited to particiape in Jimmy Family Surf Fiesta this Saturday October 8, at 8 a.m. at 42nd Street, in El Porto. Contestants compete on five member teams, assembled for parity by the contest directors. Awards are presented for Best Wave, Best Wipeout, Best […]
Sales tax not popular with council candidates
Photo by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach Planning Commissioner and city council candidate Rob Saeman (right) expresses his opposition to the .75 cent local sales tax, which the current council voted unanimously to place on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Of the eight council candidates who participated in Wednesday night’s debate at The Beach House, […]
City of Redondo council further debates, confirms pay raise
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council confirmed its plan to raise its and the mayor’s salary by 80 percent, after an extended discussion led to a 3-2 vote Tuesday night. The pay rate has been the same since 2007. It will now increase from $927 To $1,699 per month. No current council members […]
Letters to the Editor 10-06-22
Critical eye 101 Dear ER: Having been a long-time Manhattan Beach resident, and having served as a public school teacher, an administrator, and a superintendent, I would like to share my thoughts after attending the School Board Candidates Forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on September 29. Anytime three board candidates run as […]
Former Hermosa Councilman George Barks promises “No More Pie In the Sky Politics” in 66th Assembly District bid
Former Hermosa Beach Councilman George Barks is campaigning on “No More Pie in the Sky Politics” in his bid to unseat 66th Assembly District incumbent Al Muratsuchi.