Honorable Mention Closure by Joel Gitelson I was an LA County lifeguard for over 30 years and participated in many
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August 14, 2025
Honorable Mention Closure by Joel Gitelson I was an LA County lifeguard for over 30 years and participated in many
Honorable Mention Thief of Music and Magic by Hokulani Luna-Kuwamura Hey, my name is…Wow, you thought I would tell you?
Honorable Mention The Starling And The Savior by Ali’imanu Luna-Kuwamura “Calling Handyman Donovan Cho to Sector 10!” a voice said
Honorable Mention Tom the Mailman by Lisa Rodriquez “Tell me, tell me if you can, who’s your favorite mailman?” That
Honorable Mention The Letter by Mark West It was a few years ago. It happened unexpectedly. They found Mom collapsed
The Strand painter by Janice Nigro Francesca hoisted her laundry bag onto her back, slipped into her flip-flops and crossed
Honorable Mention The case for mixed income schools by Priya Ramcharan Redondo Union High School The other side of the
Honorable Mention The Big Old House by John Shearer Behind every house that has ever been built, there is a
Honorable Mention A death in the family by Vance Scott They say, “You can’t go home again.” You can’t, not
Grand Prize Writing The Morning I’ll Never Forget by AM Zamp If you ever find yourself swimming near the pier
A refusal to sing for our supper on Easy Reader’s 55th Anniversary Dear Readers and Advertisers: On behalf of the
A limitless gift The only restriction on entries to the 55th Anniversary Easy Reader Writing and Photography Contest was that
Spotlight: Friday, August 15 Manhattan Beach Open by AVP Through Sunday, August 17. Reigning as the epicenter of our sport,
The Lanakila Outrigger Club Junior Boys will represent Team USA at the International Outrigger Canoe World Distance Championships this week,
You don’t know what you got… Dear ER: Pitcher House/Upper Deck owner Paul Mance didn’t deserve to go out like
“Mastery” is a short documentary film that follows an early morning ritual and reflects how a bike can be so
