Surfing with the guys: Laurie Wilson’s aggressive style earned her a place in the lineup among the top surfers, of either sex by Mike Purpus Laurie Wislon’s introduction to surfing began in the mid ‘60s, pre-surf leashes, with shagging her older brother Mike Purpus April 9, 2026
DEVELOPMENT: Sally’s Tree is coming down, Tree removal permit issued by Mark McDermott The saga of Sally’s tree is coming to its end. The City of Manhattan Beach this week Mark McDermott April 9, 2026
CITY COUNCIL: Low-cost electric ‘microtransit’ program approved by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach City Council approved a six month trial of the microtransit operator Circuit, a public-private Mark McDermott April 9, 2026
Plan for Beach Cities Health District campus shifts, contracts in Redondo Beach by Garth Meyer Beach Cities Health District has taken another step toward redevelopment of its 11-acre campus in Redondo Garth Meyer April 9, 2026
Kiwanis Club celebrates 100 years of community service by Laura Garber Over the past 100 years, the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club has left its mark on nearly everything Laura Garber April 9, 2026
Oscar Practice: Early piano lessons lead to Academy Award for Manhattan Beach composer Mark Sonnenblick by Jefferson Graham When Mark Sonnenblick was five years old, his mom bought a piano for their Manhattan Beach home, Jefferson Graham April 9, 2026
Best of the Beach 2026 Dining and Entertainment WINNERS American BBQ Willingham’s Many places in the South Bay have something called barbecue on their menu, but few would pass Special Contributor April 9, 2026
A La Carte: Ragin Rebrand, kava on hold, burrito turnaround, dining events by Richard Foss Non-specific Cuisine: After 23 years of focusing on Cajun and Creole cuisine, the Ragin’ Cajun is no Richard Foss April 8, 2026
On Local: Government The Artesia Boulevard conundrum by Bob Pinzler Artesia Boulevard was a problem for the city when I moved to Redondo Beach in 1980. In Bob Pinzler April 8, 2026
Letters to the Editor 4-9-26 It’s time Dear ER: It’s time for the ancient, historic Old Salt Pond to finish seeping up to the surface Kevin Cody April 8, 2026
All Ball Sports: UCLA Women Make History; Coach Geno fouls Out by Paul Teetor When senior point guard Kiki Rice scooped up a loose ball and threw in a three-point buzzer-beater Paul Teetor April 8, 2026
Baywatch Community Calendar 4-9-26 Thursday, April 9 Vietnam Veterans of America Fundraiser Help raise funds for Veterans of America South Bay Chapter 53 at Judy Rae April 7, 2026
TRAVEL: St. Augustine, the Oldest City in U.S. St. Augustine, Florida, bills itself as both America’s oldest city and “the most photogenic city in the U.S.”—a bold claim Jefferson Graham April 5, 2026
[UPDATED] Instagram ‘Beach Takeover’ post draws hundreds to Hermosa Beach by Laura Garber An estimated 400 to 500 teens responded to an Instagram post announcing a “Beach Takeover” party in Laura Garber April 4, 2026
About Town Redondo: Beach advisory, police/fire station proposals Health Dept. issues beach bacteria advisory Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an advisory for beach users Garth Meyer April 2, 2026
Redondo Beach city council sets new strategic planning session by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council took in a strategic planning session March 31 to assess what has Garth Meyer April 2, 2026