Baran’s 2239, born brilliant and still evolving

The most critically acclaimed restaurant in the Beach Cities, the only one to win a coveted Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin guide, always looks closed. The windows in their small strip mall location are black, and often covered by a low awning that obscures them. The place has a sign that is difficult to […]

Starlink rockets light up South Bay skies twice in a week

by Ralph Doyle Manhattan Beach photographer John Post photographed SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets that passed over the South Bay twice in the past week. The first time, on Tuesday, June 18, the sky was clear. The second time, on Sunday evening, June 23. The rocket appeared and disappeared in the clouds. “I watched them lift […]

All Ball Sports: LeBron’s World, ‘Say hey kid’ no more  

by Paul Teetor LeBron James finally got his own hand-picked Lakers coach. But the way he did it was ethically questionable at best, and disloyal and sneaky underhanded at worst. It took the Lakers seven weeks to land on Jonathan Clay “JJ” Redick, but the smart money said it would be Redick on May 3, […]

Letters to the Editor 6-27-24

Bonds away Dear ER: After reading the new city wide bond proposals, I was wondering how the impact of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, Beach Cities Health District, and City of Redondo Fire Department bonds might have on our residents problem with affordable housing (“City moves toward fire stations, public safety bond,” ER June […]

How To Get More Followers For Your TikTok Profile? Tips And Tricks In 2024

TikTok as a social media platform can do wonders for your business. You can show off your expertise, stay relevant to your customers, and build an audience to increase your revenue stream. However, in order to accomplish all these goals, you need a large TikTok following. Don’t panic. We’ll look at how you can strengthen […]

Common Claims Covered by General Liability Insurance and How To Avoid Them 

As a small business owner, you probably juggle countless responsibilities. From managing inventory and payroll to marketing your products and services, your to-do list is likely overflowing. Consequently, it’s easy for insurance to slip down your list of priorities.  However, every business faces many risks—from accidentally damaging customer property to being hit with lawsuits. These […]