Posts by Teri Marin
Hermosa Beach Public Works Director stepping down for job in Northern California
Andrew Brozyna will step down as head of the Hermosa Beach Public Works Department next month. Brozyna, who has served as Public Works Director since January 2015, will work his last day in Hermosa June 15. He has accepted a position with the City of Berkeley as its Deputy Director of Public Works. In an…
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‘La La Land’ Day for Hermosa This Sunday marks the first ever “La La Land Day” in Hermosa Beach, with the city celebrating its role in the Oscar winning film. Starting Sunday morning, set designers from “La La Land” will install the same lights along the Hermosa Pier that were used for a scene in…
Read MoreManhattan Beach burglary footage wanted
The Manhattan Beach Police Department arrested two men on burglary charges late Saturday night and is seeking other burglary victims who may have captured the suspects on video surveillance footage from previous break-ins. Individuals with video or other related information are asked to call Detective Taylor Klosowski at (310) 802-5126.
Read MoreSouth Bay Entertainment Calendar 4-27-17
Thursday, April 27 A musical milestone The Mira Costa Drama and Tech Department is presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!”, one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time. Directed by Cary Jordahl and Carol Mathews, it’s being performed Thursday (tonight!) at 6:30, plus Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee…
Read MoreManhattan Beach Middle School students plans cycling school bus
When Charlene Dipaola was in middle school, she wasn’t able to bike from home to her classes each day. “No, sadly; I grew up in the Philippines, and my school was an hour away by driving,” Dipaola said. “But I wish I could have.” But the president of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition kept up…
Read MoreAbout Town in Redondo Beach: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Redondo Beach will take part in the 12th Annual DEA organized National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Redondo Beach will have a drop off site at 200 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. and will operate from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. During this time, unused, unwanted,…
Read MoreDumpling mania Restaurant in Torrance
As you stroll past trendy clothing stores on the upper floor of the Del Amo Mall, you find yourself looking at an unlikely scene: a glass wall separates you from an undecorated white room that looks like it might be an operating theater. Inside a group of people wearing spotless white uniforms and face masks…
Read MoreRep. Ted Lieu holds court at Redondo Beach Town Hall
As Congressman Ted Lieu took the stage before nearly 900 in attendance at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on April 24, he was mostly met with adulation from scores of people, some holding signs offering their appreciation or thanks. Mostly. The front row of the auditorium held about a dozen people clad in clothing…
Read MorePlanning to travel to the U.S. this summer?
If you’ve never travelled to the United States, but would like to, you may think it’s as easy as booking a flight and hopping aboard. If you’ve been selected as a part of the Visa Waiver Program, you may also think you have already done everything you need to start booking making your travel plans.…
Read MoreManhattan Beach Middle School Cycling School Bus on Bike to School Day
On May 3, Manhattan Beach Middle School students will join their friends and classmates at points throughout Manhattan Beach to create a sort of “cycling school bus” — a mini-peloton joined by parents and public safety officials to help protect their kids. As part of the preparation for Bike to School Day, Steve Reichlin of the BCCC will be leading a bike safety class at MBMS on May 1, during lunch.
Read MoreThe Global Popularity of Online Sports
The global popularity of online sports betting continues to grow, and betting sites are doing everything in their power to attract new audiences to their platforms. Linesmakers, or “bookies” as they are often called, have gone as far as offering betting odds on the weather in hopes of gaining attention for the wide variety of…
Read MoreThe Effect of Online Casinos on Land-Based Casinos
The Effect of Online Casinos on Land-Based Casinos Right now, we’re continuously hearing news about everything going online. This affects the way we shop, order food, talk to others and even spend our recreation time. Casino sites are in a period of growth right now and we’re looking at how this affects the existing land…
Read MoreThe evolution of poker
The evolution of poker There’s been a quiet revolution going on in the world of gaming – a movement that has been gathering momentum and attracting more and more by the day. Like so much in today’s world, it’s been a digital revolution and the driving force behind it has been predominantly online casinos. In…
Read MoreCasino scenes in California
With attractions like Hollywood to offer visitors, California is easily one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the United States. The state is also home to the likes of Yosemite National Park and Disneyland that have helped to cement its appeal, but some of those visiting prefer a gambling holiday to test their…
Read MoreSurfing, Elvis and LA
Surfing, Elvis and LA Although many of us are most familiar with the last phase of Elvis’ career, the rhinestone-wearing Vegas singer, a closer look will show you that “the King” has been influencing pop culture since he burst onto the scene in July 1954. From Mississippi to Hawaii, he’s left his mark on different…
Read MoreMarriage, houses and true love
Honorable mention by Mori Biener So I’m entering a better than average house on a bad street in a nice neighborhood. That would be Realtor talk. I’m here on a listing appointment with Gracie, who was referred to me. She’s a very nice lady, short, thin, attractive but I can’t understand half the things she…
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