Posts by Easy Reader Staff
Letters: Redogdo Beach is ruff, Remembering the 600,000 (May 27, 2021)
Taking the temperature Dear ER: So I was down at the lifeguard station on the Hermosa pier. My wife asked me what the water temperature was. When I looked to check it out on the chalkboard I noticed that there was no chalkboard. I talked to the lifeguard, who said it had been damaged. He…
Read MoreEmotional pitch in Mira Costa, Loyola championship game
Photos by Ray Vidal Manhattan Beach sends more students to Loyola High School in downtown Los Angeles than any other city, which ramps up the emotions in every game in every sport it plays against Mira Costa. The opposing players often grew up on the same teams, prior to high…
Read MoreRedondo Beach Police receive ‘Bouquet of Gratutude’
John ‘Feather’ Featherstone, friend, and volleyball player remembered at Hermosa Beach courts.
by Ralph Doyle John Featherstone, the friend and football coach, was remembered Friday evening, during a chilly ceremony on John Featherstone Field, at El Camino College. During his 31-years at El Camino, Coach “Feather,” led his teams to a national title, two state titles, and 11…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor: 4-22-2021
Color theory Dear ER: Few, if any, of society’s agendas have only one motive. The park, today called Bruce’s Beach, is in a good location and an asset to Manhattan Beach. Thus, no matter the racial misjudgments (or by today’s standards, misdeeds) of the time, the 1920s’ motives of the Manhattan Beach city council included…
Read MoreWilderness Warriors on trash hunt
Wilderness Warrior Trash Scouts from Davinci Connect School in Hawthorne have posted posters in local businesses to encourage people to honor Earth Day, on April 22, by picking up trash. Their goal is to have 850 bags of trash picked up. Supporters are encouraged to photograph their bags of trash and share them at #trashscouts…
Read More6 Ways Remote Workers Unwind
The present reality is certainly not ideal for many of us. Some people are incredibly reliant on continuous contact with others. This also applies to the workplace. Combatting stress, anxiety, and depression in such conditions is extremely difficult. There isn’t much to do with all of the outside entertainment centres closed down. Still, remote…
Read MoreBraden Gellenthien and his 10 gold medals in archery
Braden Gellenthien is a world number one archer according to the World Archery Federation (WA) compound bow rankings. Braden’s champion title is valid at the time of publication of the article. The 10 victories listed below are not all of Braden’s victories. He has several dozen victories in individual and team competitions. 10 gold…
Read MoreRedondo, Manhattan libraries reopening, but not Hermosa’s
Redondo Beach’s two public libraries, which are owned by the city, will reopen Monday, April 19. Manhattan Beach’s County owned library will also reopen Monday, but the County-owned Hermosa Beach library’s reopening date has not been set. At the Redondo Beach libraries, visits will be limited to 30 minutes or less. There will be…
Read MoreEDUCATION: Matthews will step down as MBUSD superintendent
Mike Matthews announced on Tuesday that he will step down as the superintendent of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. In a newsletter sent to MBUSD parents, Matthews, who has served as the district’s top leader since July 2010, said his last day will be June 30. School board president Jen Fenton said Matthews had…
Read MoreHorse Race Betting Guide For Beginners
If watching horse races is not that exciting, then betting could be another layer of interaction to the race. When you understand how horse racing works, it is possible to win this game with confidence. Horse racing is a sport with a long tradition. It is famous for the sport of kings. Today, it is…
Read MoreLegacy authors Siegemund-Broka, Emily Wibberley
by Elka Worner Authors Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka have always drawn on their experiences at Mira Costa High School for their young adult novels, but even more so for their fourth book, “What’s Not to Love,” . “These are the characters who are most like us. Their intense focus on academics and questions about…
Read MorePeninsula Calendar: April 2021
Wednesday, March 31 Mac Users Group Zoom meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with Beginners Q & A, followed by a main presentation on a subject of interest to all Mac users. Free. The South Bay Apple Mac Users Group has been around for over 30 years. All Mac/iPad/iPhone users and potential users are welcome. For…
Read MorePeninsula Spring Home and Garden Guide
Acme 5 Lifestyle Furniture Explore the bohemian modern-mid century inspired showroom and store of Acme 5 Lifestyle, located in the heart of San Pedro. They carry a full range of furniture, both interior and exterior, hand crafted by local and international artisans. Joshua Tree candles and ceramics, Moroccan cactus silk pillows, blankets from Mexico, baskets…
Read MoreAll Three Californian NLH Teams Look Set To Miss The Playoffs
The 2019-20 NHL season’s disappointment looks set to continue for Californian franchises this campaign, with all three looking likely to miss out on the playoffs again. There is still an outside chance that one of them will turn their fortunes around and represent The Golden State on hockey’s biggest stage, although it looks increasingly unlikely.…
Read MoreLetters: 3-18-2021
Good restraint: Dear ER: I would like to commend the Hermosa Beach City Council for remaining neutral on the recently vacated, open council seat, which will be voted for on May 11. Given the controversy over the sudden resignation and that there will be a cost to taxpayers for the election, it seems prudent to…
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