Two students, two days, two loaded firearms at Redondo Union High
by Liz Mullen Redondo Beach Police Department officers arrested two 15-year-old Redondo Union High sophomores this week. One was arrested Monday, the second on Tuesday. Each was found to have loaded firearms. Police did not release their names. The school was put on lockdown Monday and Tuesday, and will be closed tomorrow, December 6, when […]
‘One miracle after another’ with House of Yahweh’s Sister Michele
by Tom Hoffarth Sister Michele Marie Morris remembers so many twists and turns along the House of Yahweh’s journey for the House of Yahweh non-profit organization, for all it has taken her and her staff through the South Bay over the last 40 years. Sister Michele Marie Morris officially retired from the Sisters of St. […]
Surfing Santa promises to fill grom stockings with sand
Surfing Santa was besieged in and out of the water by local groms when he returned to Neptune Street last week for his annual pre-holiday surf session. The groms all asked for the same thing in their stockings: Sand to build sandbars so they can surf without getting slammed in the shorepound, like they have […]
Letters to the Editor 12-7-23
Schools never learn Dear ER: I had to shake my head in dismay after reading about another problem the Manhattan Beach Unified District has to address. (“MBUSD administrator investigated after teacher complaints,” ER November 29, 2023). I too had to deal with arrogant “helicopter” administrators back in the days when I was a teacher and […]
Sandbox 12-7-23
Manhattan Beach Storm Drain measure to flood mail Editor’s note: This week, Manhattan Beach property owners were mailed Manhattan Beach Storm Drain Measure ballots. The measure asks for approval for increasing storm drain system fees from the current $19 annually to $129 annually. Ballots must be returned by mail by January 17, 2024. Easy Reader […]
“Our Son” – Our sun [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Our Son,” directed by Bill Oliver, looks at divorce and custody from a direction rarely shown. Nicky is very happy in his marriage. As far as he’s concerned, he has it all—a handsome, creative husband, a great job that supports them in comfort, and a son, Owen, who is the light of his life. Gabriel, […]
Winning Beyond the Scoreboard: Life Lessons from Sports
In the grand tapestry of life, sports are more than just games. They are a metaphor, a stage upon which the drama of human endeavor plays out, teaching us about triumph, defeat, and the pursuit of excellence. From the sun-soaked fields where children chase a ball, to the roar of the crowd in colossal […]