Marching forward: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 53 marks the 40th anniversary of a timeless bond
by Robb Fulcher Vietnam Veterans of America might look like any other service organization. As the local chapter, which covers the South Bay and Palos Verdes, turned 40 years old last month, the veterans can boast a long list of civic accomplishments, including: Handing out about $100,000 in student scholarships, Promoting legislation to designate Highway […]
Lobster puts up two-fisted fight
by Kevin Cody Greg de Lamare’s brother Dave won the Dive N’ Surf Lobster Monster contest about 10 years ago. Their dad, Ron, holds a second place finish. And finally, after missing just one Lobster Monster contest since 1993, Greg has his own podium finish, a first place. The de Lamares left Alamitas Marina aboard […]
TRAGEDY: MBPD Officer Chad Swanson dies in freeway crash
by Mark McDermott Chad Swanson, a Manhattan Beach Police Department officer known for his selflessness and courage, died Wednesday in an accident on the 405 Freeway in Carson. The 13-year MBPD veteran was a motorcycle officer. At 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Swanson was on his motorcycle, northbound, on his way to work when what the California […]