EDUCATION: MBUSD may lay off dozens of employees in coming years
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach Unified School District will need to lay off as many as 60 employees over the next two years due to an anticipated cut to the district’s already drastically lower-than-average state funding. MBUSD Deputy Superintendent Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard gave the Board of Education an interim budget report at last week’s meeting […]
King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade honors First Responders
Honoring our Storm First Responders The King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 9, honored the First Responders who protected the harbor during last year’s pounding storms. Public Works, Fire, and Police Department employees were among the guests at the annual holiday barbecue. Other guests included Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, Redondo Beach Councilmembers Todd Loewenstein […]
St. Cross Christmas play a four generation Hermosa tradition
by Elka Worner Heralding a message of peace and love, angels, shepherds, and preschool singers shared the stage with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus at the annual St. Cross Episcopal Church Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 17. The production, which features parish children and teenagers, has been an annual church tradition since the 1950s. “The […]
Surf Club project steers toward 2024 opening
by Garth Meyer The California Surf Club is taking shape on the Redondo Beach waterfront, although at a slower pace than hoped for, the project to open sometime next year. Mayor Bill Brand invited founder Allen Sanford to give a presentation to the city council Dec. 12. “The last six months have been an extremely […]
Should You Buy a New or Used Car? 4 Key Factors to Consider
You’ve got that automotive itch, and it’s tempting to sprint over to the dealership for some new car retail therapy. But hey, let’s hit the brakes and chew on some good ol’ practical wisdom first. Buying a car isn’t just picking up milk from the corner store—it’s big-league adulting with implications for your bank […]