Hermosa Beach news briefs: police chief search and sister city auction

Police chief search underwayCity Manager Tom Bakaly said he hopes to find a permanent police chief before the holidays but the selection may take until January to complete. The city is accepting proposals from search firms through 5 p.m. today. Interim Police Chief Steve Johnson took over for Greg Savelli when he stepped down in January to head the parking enforcement division of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.Bakaly said internal and external candidates will be considered.