ELECTION 2024: Redondo Unified seeks $278 million for facilities
by Garth Meyer A $278 million Redondo Unified School District facilities bond will go before voters Nov. 5. The school board voted in July to move ahead after months of study, including six special meetings. The bond’s main elements are $60 – $70 million to tear down the two-room “bingo building” at the high school, in […]
Election 2024: Measure HB sales tax increase divides current, former leaders
by Kevin Cody Current and past political leaders are taking opposing positions on Measure HB, on the November 5 ballot. The measure would add a 3/4% local sales tax to the current 9.5% sales tax. In February, the City Council voted, four to one, to ask voter approval of a 3/4% Transaction and Use Tax […]
ELECTION 2024: MBUSD addresses infrastructure needs with Measure RLS
by Mark McDermott When the Manhattan Beach Unified School district last proposed school bonds, nearly a decade ago, the pitch was easily digestible, because Measures C and EE included funding for gleaming new athletic facilities at Mira Costa High School and a sparkling new music room at the middle school. The pitch for Measure RLS […]
ELECTION 2024: Manhattan Beach Sales tax ballot measure intended for City infrastructure
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach City Council has over the past two years taken several significant steps aimed at the City’s long term financial sustainability. Some were financially arcane maneuvers, such as the issuance of pension obligation bonds that took advantage of low interest rates in order to cover ballooning employee retirement costs in […]
Margarita Howard and HX5: From 8(a) Graduates to Industry Experts
Margarita Howard’s leadership of HX5 provides a practical example of navigating industry challenges in the government contracting space. From her start in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program to managing a company with over 1,000 employees, her experience offers clear insights into the complexities of the field. The 8(a) Business Development Program is a […]
Iconic Film Directors and Their Signature Styles
The film is a team effort, but at the heart of every standout movie is a visionary director whose unique touch shapes the final product. These iconic directors are celebrated for their distinctive ways of telling stories, crafting visuals, and diving into themes. Their styles not only set their work apart but also left a […]
Motorcyclists dies in collision with truck on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach
A motorcyclist died Thursday morning, September 12, after colliding with a commercial box truck at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 21st Street in Hermosa Beach. The identification of the motorcyclist has not been released. Pacific Coast Highway, between 21st Street, on the south, and Artesia Boulevard on the north […]
Into the Closeout: Greg Browning and a life spent chasing waves
A surfer’s lesson in love, life, and stoke Greg Browning faces down ALS with gratitude, grace, and a little help from his friends by Joel P Elliott The images that Greg Browning posted to Instagram on January 11, 2023 were initially flagged and blurred by the platform for being graphic. A mishap while surfing that […]