Hermosa deploys geofencing to slow e-bike rental speeders

by Kevin Cody E-bike rentals in Hermosa Beach must be equipped with geofencing devices that disable pedal assist motors when ridden on The Strand, Pier Plaza and the Greenbelt under an emergency ordinance unanimously approved by the Hermosa Beach City Council at their Tuesday, June 4 city council meeting. The ordinance leaves e-bikes legal on […]

Divided Hermosa Beach Council approves Civic Center outreach

by Kevin Cody Whether engaging a community outreach consultant is “putting the horse before cart,” as Councilmember Rob Saemann contended; or necessary to show residents the council has an open mind, as Mayor Justin Massey contended, was discussed for nearly two hours at the Tuesday, May 28 Hermosa Beach City Council meeting. The consultant outreach […]

LPGA: Costa alum Andrea Lee finishes third in U.S. Women’s Open

by Mark McDermott Andrea Lee admitted afterwards that she’d been a little nervous heading into the fourth and final round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament on Sunday at the Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania. Lee, a 2016 Mira Costa graduate, was atop the leaderboard going into the day, meaning she was in the […]

Beach Cities Health District committed to 2027 hospital teardown

by Garth Meyer Beach Cities Health District looks to its future with a potential bond being considered, budget cuts in effect, and a looming expenditure to demolish its 157,000 square-foot old hospital. With lease revenue shrinking from the 1960 building, the district dropped three quarters of a million dollars from its overall budget last year […]

Spotlight on seniors: Cinco de Mayo Equals Fiesta at Peninsula Seniors

Peninsula Seniors Peninsula Seniors Dos de Mayo Taco Fiesta Peninsula Seniors hosted their signature event, a Dos de Mayo Taco Party Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, at the Scriba Family Center in Rolling Hills Estates. Over 80 attendees enjoyed a colorful Mexican fiesta catered by the Original Red Onion and owner Jeff Earl. A Peaceful […]

Swords to Plowshares, a Cold War memory of Redondo Beach’s Wilderness Park 

Wilderness Park To open The stunning transition of F.E. Hopkins Wilderness Park from a barren parcel into a lush nature retreat is [complete]. Redondo Beach’s 11-acre ecological preserve featuring campgrounds, ponds, streams, and an outdoor amphitheater will be open to the public later this month. — Redondo Reflex, July 6, 1977 by Steve Fulton Wilderness […]

What are the emerging opportunities and challenges for small businesses in Florida?

Small businesses in Florida play a crucial role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation within the local communities. As the business landscape continues to evolve, small businesses in Florida face a mix of emerging opportunities and challenges that shape their growth trajectory. Understanding these dynamics is essential for small business owners to […]

Different Types of Slots: A Complete Guide

Learn all there is to know about the 14 different kinds of slot machines. Discover the varied world of slot machines and select your ideal one. Different Types Of Slots: A Complete Guide In 2024 Like how puzzle, table, board, and card games come in many different types, slot machine games also have a lot […]

Hippolyte Bayard: photographical midwife

The art of invention, the invention of an art Photographer Hippolyte Bayard at the Getty by Bondo Wyszpolski It’s a different kind of “Wow!” when you see the work of an early photographer whose every image was still an experiment with chemicals and equipment. The birth of photography — the Big Bang of a new […]