Hermosa Chamber asks city help in funding St. Patrick’s parade
by Kevin Cody Rick Koenig has emceed the Hermosa Beach Saint Patrick’s Day Parade every year since it began 29 years ago, except for the inaugural year. He pleaded to the Hermosa City Council at its Tuesday, January 14 meeting for the opportunity to emcee the popular parade again. “From where I announce the parade, […]
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A La Carte: Manhattan restaurants tank, more coffee places, Indian breakfast
by Richard Foss One Carnivore Up, One Down: The beach cities have seen a flurry of butcher shops opening, a surprising development in a neighborhood with several upscale supermarkets with expansive meat departments. One of the odder of these, Wagyu Meatsmith in Hermosa, closed at the end of the year. If you’re wondering where that […]
Police Beat: spotlight thefts, fire patrol ends, MC student remembered
by Liz Mullen Hermosa Beach Police Department detectives are investigating the theft of expensive truck spotlights from at least four trucks in the city in recent weeks. “We don’t know if it’s one person or multiple people, but they are stealing spotlights off of trucks,” HBPD Officer Keaton Dadigan told the Easy Reader. “They’re called […]
The Psychology of Cryptocurrency Investing: Why Do People Buy and Hold?
Cryptocurrency isn’t a trend. It’s a gamble wrapped in a promise, a red flag in a field of unknown. It’s a cocktail of hope, risk, greed – shaken not stirred. Once you’ve dipped your toe in this strange new world there’s no going back. Some make a fortune. Some lose everything. But for most […]
Embrace your pace: Beach City run groups encourage community over competition
by Chelsea Sektnan When gyms closed and routines were disrupted in March 2020, many South Bay residents turned to running to stay active and connected. Local running clubs like the South Bay Runners Club and Fit4Mom Torrance quickly became a lifeline, offering not just fitness but a sense of community. “People gravitated toward outdoor activities […]