Posts by Garth Meyer
Frontier Justice: Redondo Beach Rotary fundraiser
Victim Deputy Drinksalot is on the floor surrounded by Schott O’Whiskey, Casey Coalburner, Dewdrop Pinn, Maverick Bullock, Sheriff Tinstarr and Patty Petticoat at the Redondo Beach Rotary’s Murder Mystery fundraiser March 24 at R10 Social House. The event raised $31,000 to support community services, youth activities and international programs. Guests concluded that the bartender was…
Read MoreBCHD campus plan at risk by zoning fracas
by Garth Meyer The Beach Cities Health District’s proposed Healthy Living Campus could be stopped from ever being built because of a provision in the Redondo Beach draft General Plan update. The item, known as Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.), determines how many square feet may be built on public land. The General Plan draft was…
Read MoreNo teacher layoffs expected for RBUSD
by Garth Meyer After the Manhattan Beach School District announced layoffs in early March, neighboring district Redondo Beach says there will be none, at least for now. “Everyone will find themselves in a tough situation moving forward…” said Annette Alpern, RBUSD deputy superintendent, administrative services. “The Covid Band-Aids have been taken off. Reality now… We’ve…
Read MoreStorming the Hill, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
by Garth Meyer Independent U.S. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is scheduled to hold a campaign fundraiser at a private home in Palos Verdes on the evening of Thursday, April 18. In anticipation of his visit, Kennedy agreed to an interview with Peninsula magazine. The phone interview took place on March 9, two days…
Read More10th Path of History marker: Old town Redondo
The Redondo Beach Historical Commission dedicated its 10th “Path of History” marker March 15 at the base of Czulegar Park. The installation tells of the old city hall, library and firehouse, built nearby in 1908. The fire department and library later moved, and the building was vacated in 1957 because of earthquake concerns. The marker…
Read MoreAbout Town Redondo: City youth commission, new RBUSD classes, Rotary saloon
City youth commission to resume The Redondo Beach youth commission is on its way back, at the behest of city councilmember Paige Kaluderovic. The commission has been vacant, for lack of quorum, since December 2021. It has 13 seats, for youth ages 13-19, to meet once per month at city council chambers, sitting at council…
Read MoreRedondo trails its peers in sales tax revenue
by Garth Meyer A city audit report on March 12 drew praise from the Redondo Beach city council about pension funding, and brought on a discussion about improving sales tax revenue. The 2022-23 audit showed the city with its highest reserves in 10 years, and its former $200 million in PERS (California Public Employees Retirement…
Read MoreAbout Town Redondo: Judge’s race, Draft General Plan, density threat
Judge Spear now trailing for re-election Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Emily Spear, of Redondo Beach, now trails in her bid for a second term. After she led on election night with 53.5% of the vote, to challenger Kimberly Repecka’s 46.5%, in counting of further ballots, Repecka pulled to 50.38% (517,454 votes) to Spear’s…
Read MoreCouncil discussion: Redondo trails its peers in sales tax revenue
by Garth Meyer A city audit report March 12 drew praise from the Redondo Beach city council about pension funds, and brought on a discussion about improving sales tax revenue. The 2022-23 audit showed the city with its highest reserves in 10 years, and its former $200 million in PERS (California Public Employees Retirement…
Read MoreHermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024
Photos by Garth Meyer
Read MorePickleball named top priority over pool at Aviation Park
By Garth Meyer In a pool vs. pickleball debate March 5, the Redondo Beach city council voted 3-2 to designate a pickleball complex as first priority for an open field at Aviation Park – long considered as a site for a public pool. The decision also banned pickleball in parkettes, and calls for four, dual-use…
Read MoreFly-by-wire: 50th Redondo Beach Pier Kite Festival
photos by Garth Meyer The 50th Redondo Pier Kite Festival drew crowds to the beach on Sunday, March 10.
Read MoreMade By Meg to operate, refurbish historic library
by Garth Meyer The city has named a new operator for its historic library. “Made By Meg,” which moved from Redondo Beach to a 10,000-square foot space in Torrance in January, was approved Feb. 20 by the Redondo city council to run the next chapter of the 1931 building in Veterans Park. Negotiations are underway…
Read MoreCity considers new police drone system
by Garth Meyer An advanced police drone system is under consideration in Redondo Beach. The city council directed the police department Tuesday to solicit more quotes for drones that switch out their own batteries by robotic arm, track other drones in the air to show police where they took off from, and replace the need…
Read MoreCity says goodbye to Mayor Brand at ceremony
by Garth Meyer A large crowd converged in the Redondo Union High School auditorium Sunday afternoon, March 3, to remember the life and city work of late mayor Bill Brand. Local, county and state officials paid respects, along with family and friends. Outside, guests were handed a program and a biodegradable business card which may…
Read MoreAbout Town Redondo: E-bike meeting Thursday, 50th Kite Festival, police open house
Community e-bike meeting Thursday night The Redondo Beach Police Department will hold a community e-bike meeting Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at Anderson Park. The “Talk Shop With Cops” event is to discuss, and educate residents about e-bikes, and gather community feedback about safety strategies. Since fall 2022, the RBPD has run an…
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