Posts by Kevin Cody
Truck wins race against tide in Redondo Beach
The driver of a Department of Beach and Harbors bucket truck was probably wishing he’d let a little more air out of his tires before driving on the beach at Avenue H in Redondo Beach Thursday morning.
Read MorePunk band Descendents perform for Pennywise’s Dragge birthday in Hermosa
Seminal punk band Descendants performed last Wednesday at the Standing Room in Hermosa Beach. It was the band’s first Hermosa Beach performance since they performed at the Hermosa Fourth of July Ironman 20 years ago.
Read MoreUsurping the throne: South Bay Bicycle Coalition’s Jim Hannon seeks to end the supremacy of the automobile
Last year, Jim Hannon was laid up with a broken hip following a bike accident. He’s no spring chicken — his hair color steered toward the “salt” in salt and pepper long ago — but his doctors credited his years of riding bicycles for his good health and quick recovery. “After they got in…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor 4/21/16
Misplaced property values Dear ER: Many supporters of Hermosa Beach School Bond Measure S refer to how this bond will benefit property values. That may be true, but it is by no means the reason why we support bringing our schools up to the standards students of Hermosa deserve. We feel a responsibility to all…
Read MoreFormer wrestling star Joanie “Chyna” Laurer found dead in Redondo Beach home
Former pro wrestling star Joanie “Chyna” Laurer was found dead in her home along the Esplanade, according to Redondo Beach Police. She was 45 years old. On Wednesday, April 20, police were dispatched to an apartment along the 900 block of the Esplanade following a 911 call made by a friend of the occupant, later determined…
Read MoreSea Hawk family: Redondo Union, community rallies around teen after her father’s passing
She knew he loved her. That much was clear. But when 17-year-old Jeannette Echavarria lost her father, Greg, on April 8, her world was rocked. “I think she was shocked,” said Redondo Union High School Track and Field Coach Bob Leetch. “She didn’t know where to turn or what to do.” That’s when Leetch and…
Read MoreFuture of Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon questioned
Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon has been in flux since before Waterfront developer CenterCal’s proposal to open the saltwater swimming hole to the ocean. But a report indicating how much the city is fined by regional and national for the Lagoon’s operation, and how those fines will only increase going forward, further called the Lagoon’s future…
Read MoreMan reported missing in ocean off Manhattan Beach [Update]
A 25-year-old man who had been tossing a football with two friends in the ocean at 18th Street in Manhattan Beach Tuesday evening has been reported missing. Witness Karim D. (who asked that his last name not be used), said he believes the man was swept out to sea by the riptide.
Read MoreWomen stand out in windy Surf Concepts/SB Boardriders contest in Manhattan Beach
When the South Bay Boardriders Surf Series began six years ago, organizers were criticized for not having enough women competitors. The club responded by adding women’s divisions and the women responded by ratcheting up their numbers and level of competition each year.
Read MoreLate-night crash in Redondo Beach causes Manhattan Beach gas fire, power outage
A late-night car crash in Redondo Beach caused power outages and a gas fire, closing roads through the next morning. According to Redondo Beach police, two cars collided at Aviation Boulevard and Carnegie around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, striking a nearby utility pole and blowing out a transformer. Shortly after, a gas leak and fire…
Read MoreSeaside Lagoon’s future questioned
Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon has been in flux since before Waterfront developer CenterCal’s proposal to open the saltwater swimming hole to the ocean. But a report indicating how much the city is fined by regional and national for the Lagoon’s operation, and how those fines will only increase going forward, further called the Lagoon’s…
Read MoreBest of the Beach 2016 Dining and Entertainment
Read reviews of over 80 South Bay restaurants and entertainment clubs selected by Easy Reader readers as the Best of the Beach 2016.
Read MorePolice searching for ‘broad daylight’ bank robber
Redondo Beach police are searching for a man who, clad in UCLA gear, robbed a South Redondo bank in broad daylight on Thursday. At approximately 12:48 p.m., a man walked into US Bank, 1217 N. Catalina Ave., and gave a note to the teller, saying that he was armed and demanding money. The teller…
Read MoreBest of the Beach 2016 Craft Beer Bar: Simmzy’s
Simmzy’s is easily the busiest restaurant in Manhattan Beach, packed almost from the moment they open each day. There are over 25 different beers on tap here and the selection changes regularly.
Read MoreBest of the Beach 2016 Outdoor Dining: Hennessey’s Tavern
Hennessey’s Tavern holding the corner of the Pier Plaza and the Strand stakes claim to a panoramic view of the Santa Monica Bay from their roof-top patio.
Read MoreBeach of the Beach 2016 French/Continental: Dominique’s Kitchen
Their slogan is “Making good food an everyday occasion” and Dominique’s Kitchen really does achieve that laudable goal
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