Patrick Smyth: Big or small, shooting everything in sight
Passion projects Conversing with photographer Patrick Smyth by Bondo Wyszpolski Intrigued by the grimacing heads sculpted by Franz Xavier Messerschmidt in the late 18th century (and by the Getty’s “Vexed Man” in particular), Reidar Schopp invited several photographers to his San Pedro studio in order to shoot one another in facial poses — frowns, scowls, […]
Hermosa Beach 2023: ‘A’ Option BIDS ADU to RHNA of alphabet LVR soup
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach housing laws, in 2023, were put through a blender of State mandated legislation, whose alphabet soup of acronyms, and ambitions rival those of the New Deal, where the term alphabet soup was introduced. Whether chopped liver, or liver pate will be the result will depend on the public/private partnerships Hermosa’s […]
Hermosa Beach PD 2023: Something old, something new for Hermosa blue ‘force multipliers’
by Kevin Cody Twice last April, Hermosa Beach police deployed drones to find a lost child. A missing grandchild was found at the ocean’s edge. A special needs child was found on the Greenbelt. “If the community sees our drones flying overhead, it doesn’t necessarily mean a crime is in progress,” Chief Paul Lebaron said […]
2023 Year in Review: Manhattan Beach grapples with crime, development, Bruce’s Beach, and the loss of a hero
by Mark McDermott Manhattan Beach’s great philosopher, former City Comptroller Henry Mitzner, had two sayings that are still oft repeated in City Hall, even though he retired three years ago after a 47 year career. Mitzner’s first dictum: “The most important thing is the good health of you and your loved ones, your honor, your […]
2023 Story of the Year: A brand new Redondo future
by Garth Meyer On New Year’s Eve, the Redondo Beach waterfront will cease to have an electrical power plant for the first time since before most South Bay residents were born. The California Water Resources Control Board voted in August not to extend use of the plant, which was built in 1954. A commemoration of […]
10 ways 2023 dining informs 2024
The South Bay dining scene is shaped by a mix of forethought and improvisation. Some changes are caused by business plans set in motion years ago, their designs fossilized in permit applications that can’t be altered, while others reflect operators adapting to changing trends as they happen. Entrepreneurs with restaurant projects are looking at 2023 […]
Police beat: Christmas Eve fire, and death
by Liz Mullen The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner had not, as of last week, determined a cause of death for a 49-year-old white man believed to have started a domestic disturbance and a house fire in Hermosa Beach, which kept police and firefighters busy on Christmas Eve day. Hermosa Beach Police Department officers responded […]
All Ball Sports: Top 5 LA sports stories of 2023
by Paul Teetor It was a crazy year for local sports – and by that we mean sports in both Los Angeles and the beach cities. The biggest story of all was also the last big story, breaking in late December. And it didn’t matter if you lived at the beach or on Figueroa Street: […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-28-23
Upcoming: Tuesday, January 9 McKinney For DA Fundraiser 2024 South Bay Fundraiser for District Attorney Candidate John McKinney. 6 – 8 p.m. Addi’s Darbar Indian Cuisine, 800 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. $50 per person. Includes food, beer and wine. RSVP: Sharon Lustig (310) 210-6651. Thursday, December 28 Craft delight in Torrance Connect with fellow […]
High-Octane Partnership: UFC Joins Forces with Spribe for Thrilling Aviator Bet Game
The recent strategic partnership between the Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC and Spribe marks a groundbreaking moment in the online game industry. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the Aviator bet, infusing it with the high-octane energy and excitement synonymous with UFC. Representatives from both UFC and Spribe have expressed their enthusiasm for this venture, […]
Strategic Growth for Your Trucking Business: Long-Term Prosperity and Community Integration
Navigating the road to strategic growth for your trucking business is akin to planning a cross-country journey. It requires a well-oiled machine, the right roadmap, and an understanding of the local terrain. To ensure long-term prosperity, you’ve got to be as savvy about your spreadsheets as you are about your shipping routes. But it’s […]