Out of breath at the Hammer
Hey, it’s the white man’s fault “Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice” by Bondo Wyszpolski This is an exhibition that “explores the intersection of art, nature, health, equity, justice, and collective action” because “This is the most consequential decade in modern history,” says Conservation International. In the catalog that accompanies “Breath(e),” which is on view […]
Hermosa Beach School Board candidate Carol Kluthe was Ed Foundation President
by Kevin Cody When Carol Kluthe, her husband, and two young daughters moved back to Hermosa Beach in 2015, after two years in New York, she asked friends why the curriculum at Hermosa school wasn’t equal to her daughters’ school in New York. Hermosa’s coveted Spanish classes were assigned by lottery. The music teacher had […]
Hermosa Beach School Board candidate VanLandingham teaches law
by Kevin Cody Rachel VanLandingham has taught law at Southwestern Law School for the past 10 years. Until recently, the retired Air Force Lt. Colonel was also president of the board of the National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ), which meant frequent trips to Washington D.C., for testimony on issues of military law, ranging from […]
Five Hermosa Beach Council candidates vie for two open seats
Hermosa Beach Council candidate Michael Detoy Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Jani Lange Hermosa Beach Council candidate Elka Worner Hermosa Beach Council candidate Michael Keegan Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Brian Sheil
Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Detoy takes a quiet approach
by Kevin Cody Prior to each council meeting, Councilmember Michael Detoy posts a summary of the council agenda on his social media platforms. During his rotation as mayor in 2022 Detoy held monthly “Conversations and Cleanups” throughout the city. His Mayor’s State of the City that year was not the traditional, mind numbing PowerPoint presentation […]
Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Worner cites journalism work
by Kevin Cody At the start of the crowded November 5, 2024 Hermosa Beach city council race, Elka Worner had, arguably, the lowest name recognition of the five candidates. Though raised in Hermosa Beach, her work as a newspaper reporter, and television news producer, and being a single mom left little time for community involvement, […]
Hermosa Beach Council candidate Sheil wants homeless helped
by Kevin Cody Brian Sheil pulled open his sports jacket to show he was wearing a black and white referee’s shirt when he introduced himself at a recent Hermosa Beach City Council Candidates Forum, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. “If you saw the last council meeting, you know the council needs a referee,” he […]
Hermosa Beach Council candidate Keegan wants course change
by Kevin Cody One of the most intractable problems in city government, and not only in Hermosa, is agonizingly long city council meetings. Council candidate after council candidate has promised to end meetings by 10 p.m. only to fail. Hermosa Beach City Council candidate Michael Keegan, a 38-year resident, and founder of Manhattan Bread and […]
Hermosa School Board candidate Shah stresses creativity
by Kevin Cody Vasudev “Dev” Shah grew up in Bombay, India. At 19, he received a scholarship to attend Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He received his doctorate in mathematics and computer sciences at the University of California, Riverside. Shah currently oversees a $200 million website division of Amazon. He is running for one of […]
Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Lange brings Hermosa ‘cred’
by Kevin Cody Shortly after being appointed to the Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Committee 10 years ago, Jani (pronounced Yani) Lange took on “re-envisioning” the Hermosa Beach Surfers Walk of Fame induction ceremony. He invited 40 leaders from the surf community to bring their ideas to a meeting in the Hermosa Council Chambers. The […]
Biggest Business Hubs in California
Are you thinking of starting a business in California? Check out California’s most prominent business hubs, including Hollywood and Silicon Valley. California stands out as a major economic center in the United States, with manufacturing and agricultural industries thriving alongside tech and media hotspots like Hollywood and Silicon Valley. If California were a country, […]
Cerebral Palsy Care: Essential Services and Supports
Life is a complex tapestry that is enriched by various contributions. Among these individuals, there are cases of cerebral palsy, and they have a different trajectory that might require a special type of care and support. By reading through this topic, I am struck by the courage and fortitude shown by those living with […]
Same-Day Flower Delivery: A Convenient Option
Think about it: It’s your wedding anniversary and you haven’t made any flowers. Your friend is in the hospital and you want to gift them a gorgeous bouquet full of colors to show them you care and make their day a little bit better. In this fast moving world, when the time disappears from our […]
Romantic Flowers: Express Your Love with a Bouquet
There is nothing as lovely as love in its entireness, blossomed in roses than love. For many years, the ritual of giving flowers has established human relationships. I want to show you the world of elegant flowers and how to attract your true love with simple yet great tools which are romantic flowers. Picture […]
Custom Home Design: Creating Your Dream Home
Picture the time when you’re walking through a door. This isn’t just a regular house but a mirror to your dreams, feelings, and the way you see yourself. Each corner and cranny, each plank and brick whisper your name. This isn’t an unreal situation, rather it’s the truth of custom home design. You are […]
All Ball Sports: Big Game Shohei, big game for Sea Hawks
by Paul Teetor The popcorn was still popping as All Ball settled in Saturday night for Game 1 of the Dodgers-Padres National League Division Series. And before I could shove the first handful of hot corn in my mouth, the Dodgers were already down 3-0. Even though the Dodgers were the home team by […]