About Town MB: Annual Skechers Holiday fireworks, Green Victory

Holiday fireworks The annual Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Show is set for Sunday, Dec. 11. Fireworks will launch from the Manhattan Beach Pier at 7 p.m., but festivities get underway much earlier. The Mira Costa Choir Carolers will be singing all over downtown from 3:30 p.m. ‘til 6:30 p.m., a Santa float arrives for […]

Vincent Park, street designs, Hotel Redondo steps marked by commemorative signs

by Garth Meyer The sixth and seventh Redondo Beach “Path of History” signs commemorating the design of Vincent Park, its surrounding streets, and Hotel Redonodo’s grand staircase to the beach, were placed Dec. 2. The installations started as a Leadership Redondo class project (2002). The sign at Vincent Park tells of how the small, oval […]

Fundraiser for local guitarist Derick Salguero

A fundraiser for local guitarist Derick Salguero will be held at Project Barley Taps and Grill on the International Boardwalk in King Harbor on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. The popular and gifted 18-year-old performer broke both legs in a motorcycle accident on November 18, and is now recovering at Rancho […]

California Supreme Court hears arguments on Brand, Nehrenheim legal fees question

by Garth Meyer The Supreme Court of California heard oral arguments Wednesday in the case of whether Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand, City Councilman Nils Nehrenheim and others deserve to have their legal fees paid for after a 2019 lower court win. The seven black-robed justices listened, and asked questions, in an hour-long session. Attorney […]

Benefits of using shipping containers

The shipping containers are diverse in shapes and sizes, they can be as small as 6 inches or as big as 45 inches in length according to Pelican Containers. You can also get the containers customized according to your needs. For example, you can even order special shipping containers Grand Rapids for hanging dresses, the […]

Manhattan Beach faces state action, lawsuits on Project Verandas

by Mark McDermott  The expected legal storm resulting from the Manhattan Beach City Council’s rejection of Project Verandas has arrived. The developer has filed a lawsuit, while the State of California’s housing agency, and three non-profit pro-housing organizations have demanded the council rescind its rejection or face legal consequences.  The City Council scheduled a special […]