by Garth Meyer
ROW meeting set for Sunday as Metro Environmental Impact Report approaches
South Bay Environmental Justice Alliance, a grass-roots group formed to monitor the proposed Metro Green Line extension – one of the potential routes to go along a train right-of-way between two neighborhoods in North Redondo Beach and Lawndale – has scheduled a meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday at William Green (School) Park in Lawndale, 4520 168th Street.
“Don’t Let Metro Pave Our Green Space – Emergency Meeting” is timed to coincide with the approaching release of Metro’s final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed two routes. A “no-build” option is also on the table.
Expected at the meeting will be representatives of State Assemblywoman Laura Richardson’s office and for State Senator Tina McKinnor.
Kings 5K this Saturday
The L.A. Kings 5K Run & Walk returns to Riviera Village Saturday, Sept. 13, with a starting time of 8 a.m. The event is a benefit for Kings Care Foundation. Race-day registration begins on-site at 6:30 a.m.
King Harbor ocean water polo tournament set for Sept. 20
The George Freeth Water Polo Tournament will be held in King Harbor Saturday, Sept. 20, a USA Water Polo-sanctioned event, in a four-on-four court set up in the ocean between California Surf Club and Riviera Mexican Cantina.
The event features three competitive divisions; men’s open, women’s open and men’s 40+. Competitors expected range from 18 to 65 years old. Rosters feature former Team USA players and active first responders.
At mid-day will be “Battle of the South Bay,” a match between Mira Costa High School and El Segundo High School’s girls teams. Afterwards, the Palos Verdes High School girls play Peninsula High School.
The full George Freeth tournament runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ER
