On Local Government: Are STRs contributing to the housing crisis? by Bob Pinzler This is not a screed against short-term rentals (STRs), although having one embedded in what is a Special Contributor July 24, 2025
Hermosa Beach: New city yard, reimagined civic center proposed by advisory group by Laura Garber A reimagined Civic Center at the public storage lot, a renovated and expanded facility building, or a Laura Garber July 24, 2025
Mad Hatter: Shellback Tavern owner Bob Beverly knew his hats were cool when Mira Costa High students started wearing them The ‘Milliner of Manhattan’ When he’s not pulling beers, Shellback Tavern owner Bob Beverly is pulling the hat press for Laura Garber July 24, 2025
Hermosa Beach Museum opens new exhibit celebrating jazz and punk by Laura Garber Hermosa Beach Museum’s latest exhibit, “Echoes from the Edge: A Cultural History of Jazz and Punk in Laura Garber July 23, 2025
Letters to the Editor 7-24-25 Good old school days Dear ER: I grew up in Manhattan Beach when there was still the South Bay Unified Kevin Cody July 22, 2025
Julian Katz, the man South Bay Assemblymember Al Muratuschi called “The Cycling King of the South Bay” Rabbi Joshua Kalev, Gila Katz, California Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Hermosa Beach Mayor Rob Saemann, and Beach Cities Health District CEO Elka Worner July 19, 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea’s 28th season arrives in local parks by Laura Garber A heady warning rang out in Hermosa Beach’s Valley Park last Thursday. “Beware the ides of March,” Laura Garber July 18, 2025
‘Hulu’ Green Hermosa Beach Lifeguard tower has resident seeing red by Laura Garber ‘Hulu’ green, the shade commonly associated with the popular streaming service, was used to repaint a traditionally Laura Garber July 17, 2025
Junior beach volleyball leagues struggle with dates by Laura Garber Hermosa Beach in July is to beach volleyball what Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is to Little League baseball in Laura Garber July 17, 2025
Shakespeare by the Sea’s 28th season arrives in local parks By Laura Garber A heady warning rang out in Hermosa Beach’s Valley Park last Thursday. “Beware the ides of March,” Laura Garber July 17, 2025
Baywatch Community Calendar 7-17-25 Thursday, July 17 Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament Through Sunday, July 20. The 57th Annual Manhattan Open Tennis Tournament promises Judy Rae July 16, 2025
Swim coach Steve Hyde celebrates 76th birthday by swimming to the end of the Hermosa Pier, and back by Kevin Cody Sunday morning, in front of the rainbow lifeguard tower in Hermosa Beach, swim coach Steve Hyde celebrated Kevin Cody July 16, 2025
Young Hermosa Beach author Katie Lenahan publishes her First Mystery Novel by Laura Garber Upon awaking from a nightmare last year, Hermosa Valley Middle School student Katie Lenahan, quickly wrote down Laura Garber July 11, 2025
Pet Project’s album makes you “question marriage” by Laura Garber It’s hard to pin down the modern soundtrack of the South Bay; a mix of smacked volleyballs, Laura Garber July 11, 2025
Bark for a Park advocates for Hermosa’s 3,000 dogs by Allison Sutton Two Hermosa Beach dogs, and two dozen Hermosa Beach residents advocated for a public dog park at Special Contributor July 10, 2025
Annual 24th Place, Hermosa Beach Fourth of July parade Photos by Kevin Cody Dave and Mary Garrett’s 1970 white Ford 150 work truck looks small enough to fit in Kevin Cody July 10, 2025