This is Civic Couch’s second episode in its “Chasing El Nino” series. This episode features some of the largest waves to hit the South Bay this winter. In Chasing El Nino, videographer Brad Jacobson documents what the El Nino winter means for surfers, our beaches and surrounding areas. At the end of the surf season they will be combining the best clips for a full length movie.
Episode 2 features: Noah Collins, Tracey Meistrell, Derek Brewer, Matt Meistrell, Derek Levy, Daniel Del Castillo, Richard Silva, Chris Wells, Greg Browning, Matt Mohagen, Easton Jones, Matt Pagan, Cheyne Magnusson, Wil Reid, Dane Zaun and others. This was filmed mid January, 2016 throughout the South Bay region of Los Angeles.
Music (in order) Kevin MacLeod- Dhaka, Vibe Tracks – Over Time, Silent Partner – Mob Battle, MK2 – Mean Streets.
Video produced for Civic Couch
Chinchikurin in Torrance serves food that is ornate and delicious
Richard Foss
February 20, 2026
