Letters to the Editor 9-10-2026
Mentor memories Dear ER: I am so sad to hear about George Schmeltzer and his wife Stephanie Crane. What a great power couple. I worked for years with George and the HB Murals team. George was so interesting, smart and passionate about our little beach town. He was a great mentor. May the memories his family and friends have bring some comfort. Maureen Ferguson Hermosa Beach STVRs unleashed Dear ER: So let me get this straight: We have a housing shortage, but some members of our City Council (Michael Keegan, Robb Saemann and Dean Francois) voted for unrestricted Short Term Vacation Rentals in the coastal zone? Other beach cities have limited 2-3% of the coastal zone for STVR use, but those members of the City Council made no such consideration. STVR’s deplete housing and erode the stability of neighborhood communities. The anticipated revenue will only benefit the City if the people who are renting their places report it. What were they thinking? Hermosa, you know the assignment. Vote responsibly. Cassandra Dani ER FB comment Horn alert Dear ER: As a candidate for City Council, I’ve heard loud and clear from voters who want stronger leadership to protect what makes Hermosa’s…
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