Bond construction begins for Redondo school district
by Garth Meyer By June 12, the day after the last day of school, materials were dropped off and summer construction was underway in Redondo Unified School District. Led by full security upgrades at Parras Middle School and Lincoln Elementary, the projects are paid for by bond money approved by voters in March. Roofing and […]
BCHD seeks “Expressions of Interest” for campus site
by Garth Meyer A new use for the north half of the Beach Cities Health District campus is the subject of a Request for Expressions of Interest, effective June 30. The invitation features only the six-story former South Bay Hospital and its ground parking lot. The BCHD board approved the effort in a June 25 […]
Riviera Village Festival a storied Redondo Beach traditionÂ
by Mira Abrams Artist Joe Vickers said people are his favorite part of the many street fairs he participates in, including last weekend’s 47th Riviera Village Summer Festival in Redondo Beach. “I live in San Diego, and I do about 17 or 18 shows a year. Everyone gets to have the day with their family […]
EDUCATION: Manhattan Beach Unified School District adopts budget, cuts 31 employee positionsÂ
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Education last week adopted a balanced budget for the next fiscal year. But that balance was scarcely achieved — with a mere $54,000 projected left over in the General Fund’s remaining balance, in the context of a $100 million budget — and came at […]
Redondo Beach City council holds off on cannabis stores, votes for survey
by Garth Meyer A standing closing argument from Zein Obagi, Jr., a second to his motion from new city councilman Chadwick Castle, an invitation for a counter motion declined by Scott Behrendt, and a substitute motion from Brad Waller led to fingers on the chin for Paige Kaluderovic and a decision to spend $40,000 for […]
Blowing in the wind: Leaf blowers fan conflicts between neighbors
Manhattan Beach banned leaf blowers over 25 years ago. Residents wonder why the ban is rarely enforced by Jefferson Graham The use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the City of Manhattan Beach has been illegal since 1998. Gardeners face fines of $1,000 for using them. Yet residents endure the fumes and noise they produce every […]