Manhattan Beach’s Purcell, Lamb claim top two spots in the inaugural Todos Santos Thriller at Killers Big Wave Contest
by Ed Solt Photos by Ryan Versfelt Manhattan Beach big wave surfers Cody Purcell and Nic Lamb took first and second place at the inaugural Todos Santos Island Thriller at Killers big wave contest on Sunday, February 18. Todos Santos is an island 12 miles off of Ensenada. The deep wave spot only breaks a […]
Forbidden fruit… at the Getty
Trouble in paradise “Conserving Eden” The First Couple gets a makeover by Bondo Wyszpolski Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. Soon they’ll be expelled from the Getty in Los Angeles… but only to return to their permanent home at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) was […]
Peter’s Garden Center’s Peter Serrato remembered
by Rachel Reeves In 1939, when Peter Serrato moved to Redondo Beach from Boyle Heights, plots of land were $50, the drugstore was closed on Sundays, and Mexican-Americans like him had to sit in the corner of the classroom if teachers overheard Spanish words. A truck selling vegetables came through neighborhoods, announcing itself with the […]
Hermosa’s Judge Olson seeks re-election to Superior Court
by Elka Worner During her 17 years on the bench, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lynn Olson has only held one attorney in contempt of court. That attorney is challenging her in the March 5 election. “I completely embrace and support anyone’s right to run,” Olson said of her opponent Deputy Public Defender Rhonda Haymon. […]
Sandbox: What’s politics got to do with a city attorney?
by Jim Light This is a fine historical perspective on the elected City Attorney position in Redondo Beach (“Sandbox: Redondo Beach city attorney at contention since charter adoption,” Feb. 8, 2024). But there are other important considerations to take into account in deciding if a city attorney is to be elected, as is Redondo’s or […]
Charlotte Hornets Begin Search for New GM After Mitch Kupchak Steps Down
The Charlotte Hornets are looking towards the future after longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak recently stepped into an advisory role following six seasons leading the team’s front office decisions. Kupchak oversaw a roster build that resulted in just one playoff appearance and no postseason wins, while enduring five losing seasons. With the Hornets holding […]
6 Unique Experience Gift Ideas for Every Occasion in LA
Finding the perfect gift for someone who seems to have everything is challenging. You want to give them something unique and meaningful, something they’ll cherish, but you’re tired of resorting to the same old material presents. Well, it happens to many of us. Hence, it’s time to think something out of the box, a gift […]