Hermosa Volleyball Open in fall okayed, 2028 Olympic quest begins

by Kevin Cody The Hermosa Beach Open volleyball tournament will return to the Hermosa pier for the second consecutive year in September, under an agreement approved by the Hermosa Beach City Council at its Tuesday, April 8 meeting. The City Council also discussed the city taking ownership of the Hermosa Open, similarly to how Manhattan […]

Best of Outdoor music venue: Waiting for the Sun

Spring will swing at the BeachLife Festival by Gavin Heaney Springtime in the South Bay is more of a cross-up of winter and summer than its own season. The sun finally emerges from cold grey winter storms, flashing summery prospects of dazzling green gold and blue, warming up backyards and baseball games. But the beach […]

Baywatch Community Calendar 4-10-25

Spotlight: Saturday, April 12 Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles  The 35-member Scottish Fiddlers Orchestra presents its annual Hermosa Beach concert on Saturday, April 12. This year’s performance features the dazzling Katie McNally, a Boston-based fiddler with electrifying energy. The orchestra includes fiddles, cellos, drums, piano, harp, accordions, whistles, bagpipes, and Gaelic songs for a fiery […]

All Ball Sports: March Sadness: UCLA Women Crash and Burn 

The Los Angeles 2028 US Olympic Committee will get a preview of how great holding the Beach Volleyball Olympics in the South Bay could be when Smackfest returns to Seaside Lagoon in King Harbor on Saturday, April 12. Play begins at 12:15 p.m., accompanied by live bands, food, beer, wine, and cocktails. 21 and over. […]

California’s iGaming Future – What Legalization Could Mean

Discover what iGaming’s future in California could look like, including the potential impact of legalizing online betting and casino games across the state. As one of the most populous and economically powerful states in the U.S., California represents a massive untapped market for online gambling or iGaming. While several states have already embraced regulated online […]