Redondo Beach picks new city logo
By Garth Meyer Redondo Beach has a new city logo. In a 4-1 vote May 7, the city council approved a modified, two-sail design from its previously hired graphic designer, after a two-month pause to hold an open contest for more ideas. Following much public input at the May 7 meeting – split among people […]
$250 school board stipend clashes with city charter
by Garth Meyer “A quarter of a million dollars has been siphoned off to boardmembers,” said Redondo Unified School District boardmember Rolf Strutzenberg at their regular meeting May 14, describing a previous payment of $250 per month to the representatives since 2005. Strutzenberg is also a member of the Redondo Beach charter review committee, which […]
Hermosa Beach Police Chief Lebaron honored by California Police Chiefs
by Ryan Walker Public information officer Hermosa Beach Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paul LeBaron was named recipient of the California Police Chiefs Association’s (CPCA) 2024 Joseph T. Molloy Award during the Installation Banquet of the organization’s 47th Annual Training Symposium on Tuesday, May 21. The award is named in memory of former Anaheim Police […]
Brain Gain: Hack Your Way to Better Grades!
Tired of that brain fog settling in the moment you crack open a textbook? Exhausted from cramming all night, only to face disappointing results? It’s time to ditch the outdated study methods and adopt new, more effective ones. We’re not talking about cheating here (that’s a no-go!), but rather clever brain hacks that optimize how […]
Enhancing Educational Practices For Adults: Using Efficient Digital Tools
The digital revolution has presented unique opportunities for adult education, enabling bespoke learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of mature students. By leveraging digital tools, educators can enhance engagement, increase accessibility, and deliver content effectively, ensuring adult learners receive the most from their educational pursuits. Personalized Learning Platforms Digital platforms that adapt content […]
Fasting: An Ancient Ritual with Modern-Day Health Perks
For centuries, people have fasted for spiritual reasons, to cleanse their bodies, or to lose weight. While it’s commonly linked to shedding pounds, fasting offers much more, from boosting overall health to extending life. A recent study from the University of Vienna has shed light on how fasting can be more than just an old […]
INFRASTRUCTURE: MBUSD may include Begg Pool in school bond
by Mark McDermott As the Manhattan Beach Unified School District explores the potential for a new school bond to address facilities’ needs, the MBUSD Board of Education last week raised the possibility of including the redesign of Begg Pool as part of it. The nearly 70-year-old community pool, which is located adjacent to Polliwog Park […]
To the moon and beyond: Former SpaceX engineers are developing a reusable spacecraft propelled by moon water
by Elka Worner Nestled among the surfboard shapers, architects and artists in Hermosa Beach’s light industrial Cypress District is an aerospace start-up with a unique and ambitious mission. “We want to be the Über of outer space,” Argo Space Corporation co-founder Kirby Carlisle said. “We want to create an in-space transportation network.” He and his […]