Cardboard box with $1 million reported stolen from parent’s car in Manhattan Beach [UPDATE]
by Timothy J. Burger The victim of an alleged Friday the 13th theft of $1 million in a cardboard box from his SUV in Manhattan Beach faces continued danger from “sophisticated” criminals, his lawyer told the Easy Reader this week. He asked that the victim not be publicly identified. “At this time, there are several […]
CITY COUNCIL: Manhattan Beach’s Sand Dune Park revamp is approved, minus bike path
by Mark McDermott Sand Dune Park will receive several renovations, including new playground equipment, bathrooms, and an artfully designed iron mesh fence. But the development of the new Sand Dune Park Master plan approved by the City Council Tuesday night most emphatically will not include a new concrete bike path running through the wilds of […]
Hermosa Beach 9-11 Wreath Laying Ceremony
photos by Kevin Cody
Small hotel development slated for downtown Manhattan Beach
by Mark McDermott A nine-room, 4,494 square foot hotel, developed by longtime local property owner Tony Choueke and designed by architect Louie Tomaro, will replace a real estate office in downtown Manhattan Beach. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the hotel, located at 1145 Highland Avenue, at its July meeting. Tomaro told the council its inspiration […]
BeachLife Nights to debut in October
By Garth Meyer BeachLife Festival organizers have announced BeachLife Nights, taking place Oct. 18-19 at Seaside Lagoon, a reggae-adjacent and barbecue event featuring Michael Franti, Spearhead and The English Beat, among six other acts. Chef Curtis Stone of West Hollywood’s Gwen restaurant and butcher shop will host a barbecue-tasting behind the main stage each night […]
Redondo Beach City Council closes in on rules for retail cannabis
by Garth Meyer In the eighth hour of the Redondo Beach city council meeting Tuesday night, the council concluded a discussion about how to license two cannabis stores, charting progress for what rules are used to evaluate applicants — company benchmarks, site distance from youth centers, tax rate, and which city entity hears appeals. What […]
The Future of STEM Education in Redondo Beach: How New Science Labs Could Shape the Next Generation
Ever wondered how cutting-edge science labs could transform STEM education in Redondo Beach? With the 2024 bond measure proposing significant upgrades to Hermosa Valley School, including new science labs and athletic facilities, the stakes have never been higher for our students’ futures. To fully embrace these upcoming changes, students might find resources like do […]
Investing in Education: Will Redondo Beach Voters Support New School Facilities in 2024?
So, here’s the big question on everyone’s mind in Redondo Beach: Will voters back the $278 million bond measure to upgrade our school facilities in 2024? This hefty proposal from the Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) aims to revamp schools, but what’s the buzz in the community? What’s the Bond Measure All About? […]
“The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” – A personal journey [MOVIE REVIEW]
“The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” written by Rachel Joyce based on her best seller, is directed by Hettie Macdonald. Macdonald, whose work on the popular Irish series “Normal People” established her as an artist who fully understands the importance of character development really knows how to tell a small story with bigger aspirations and […]
“Wolfs” – Howling all the way [MOVIE REVIEWS]
Make no mistake, “Wolfs” is not going to make anyone’s “Best of” list for 2024 but that doesn’t mean it’s not a lot of fun, because it is. A starring vehicle for two of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, the script is a tad too light to sustain […]
Hermosa Beach Mayor Francois bangs gavel to return order to council press discussion
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach City Manager Suja Lowenthal will have final say on the contents of city press releases, City Council members will “refrain from direct contact with the media prior to City Council decisions,” and Council letters of support may be sent by the City Manager and the Mayor without council review under […]
Coast Music celebrates two decades of bring musicians and community together
Story and photos Chelsea Sektnan On a recent summer Monday, eight-year-old Mia Papanikolas walked into Coast Music in Manhattan Beach with only a handful of group piano lessons behind her. On Friday, four days later, she walked out of Coast Music feeling like a rock star. She and five other kids from around the South […]