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Redondo Beach Bing’s long lost board to be exhibited at 60th anniversary 

By Kevin Cody / July 18, 2019

Last year, Susan O’Connor, of Whittier, contacted Bing Copeland about a surfboard belonging to her recently deceased father. She had found the blue-paneled longboard with an oval Bing laminate in the rafters of her parents’ garage. She told him she wanted to make it into a bench or bar top for her pool house.  “You…

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Redondo Beach This week’s Swim the Avenues event hopes to build momentum and tradition as Redondo hopes to host an Olympic event

By Kevin Cody / July 13, 2019

For many, many minutes after open-water swimmer Quinn Fitzgerald marched himself out of the ocean off of Torrance Beach, following a test swim on a Thursday morning in May, he was unable to peel the smile off of his face. “It was beautiful, refreshing. It was pretty great to see dolphins — multiple dolphins,” Fitzgerald…

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Top 7 Casinos Near Manhattan Beach, California

By Teri Marin / July 11, 2019

Some places simply have a Vegas flair, even though they may be thousands of miles away. The spirit of gambling and love towards adrenaline are something universal that can be found all over the world. One of these magnificent areas is definitely Manhattan Beach in California. It’s full of exciting casinos that are guaranteed to…

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A plan for the homeless residents of Redondo Beach

By Kevin Cody / June 29, 2019

Down, But Not Out   Jem La Don is a man of ideas. He grew up in South LA, and like many living on the bounds of society, he’s moved around quite a bit over the years, including Glendale, and the San Fernando Valley. But Redondo Beach feels like home to him (his assumed name borrows…

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Around & About July 2019 Peninsula

By Judy Rae / June 28, 2019

Happenings around the Peninsula

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Manhattan Beach About Town

By Ryan McDonald / June 20, 2019

McArthur named firefighter of the year Once a year, the Manhattan Beach Fire Department recognizes one of its own as an exemplar of what the organization strives to be for the entire community. This year’s firefighter of the year is Christian McArthur, an eight-year MBFD veteran who was publicly commended at the June 4 City…

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Consolation Kids prevail at Manhattan Beach Live Oak Park 3 on 3 basketball tourney

By Paul Teetor / June 13, 2019

“This is like watching the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons play the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons.”     Three brand new Live Oak Legends – Jersey Joe, The Kid, and Turbo – were born last Friday afternoon during the 48th Annual Live Oak Park 3 on 3 Basketball Classic. They achieved legendary status by pulling off the…

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Manhattan Beach About Town

By Mark McDermott / June 13, 2019

Prom for grownups An unusual and arguably long overdue event takes place Saturday night just across the Manhattan Beach border: a prom for grownups. The event, which features local bands Spendtime Palace, The Charities, Royal Rats, and Jesse Erikson and the Prom Band, takes place at the Moose Lodge in El Segundo and is targeting…

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Class in session: Complex ‘Seminar’ opens at Hermosa Beach’s Second Story Theater this weekend

By Ryan McDonald / June 13, 2019

By Ryan McDonald You can throw a kid in detention, but the reluctant adult learner is the real troublemaker. Those under 16, after all, don’t have much say about showing up for class. It’s later, as learning becomes a matter of greater choice and greater expense, that we start to wonder why we should listen…

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The 42nd annual Manhattan Beach 10K Run

By Judy Rae / June 4, 2019
When: October 5, 2019 @ 7:30 am
Where: Valley and Ardmore manhattan beach, S Ardmore Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA

The 42nd annual Manhattan Beach 10K Run: 10.5.19, 7:30 AM. Scenic course finishing at iconic MB Pier. Fantastic Bands along course, Gorgeous ad-free shirt with choice of long or short sleeved, Post Race Expo with…

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Beach wheels: Nissan Armada Platinum is a quiet, handsome beast

By Kevin Cody / May 29, 2019

The Nissan Armada Platinum’s towing capacity is solid at 8,500 pounds — enough to pull your boat, jet skis or camping gear without breaking a sweat.

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Maestro Barry Brisk conducts his last concert for Beach Cities Symphony

By Bondo Wyszpolski / May 23, 2019

A musical flourish, and a fond farewell Barry Brisk of the Beach Cities Symphony sets down his baton Eventually the train comes to the station, and after 25 years and 100 concerts Maestro Barry Brisk of the Beach Cities Symphony is handing in his baton and stepping down. He’s conducted works by over 80 different…

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Used Book Sale by the Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library

By Judy Rae / May 17, 2019
When: June 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA

Used Book Sale by the Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library Saturday, June 1 10am to 3pm Manhattan Beach Library 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach Sale dates for 2019 June 1 August 3 October 12…

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BeachLife brings Big Wave Awards to South Bay

By Ryan McDonald / May 11, 2019

The sun was sinking behind surfer Alex Gray, illuminating the Beach Cities and Palos Verdes Peninsula surf breaks, where Gray has scored some pretty sizeable waves. But some far bigger waves were about to unfold right behind him, inside Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon. Gray had the honor of presenting the men’s biggest paddle award, the…

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The BeachLife Festival reimagines Redondo

By Mark McDermott / May 9, 2019

Ten thousand people came to the beach last weekend in Redondo Beach, all because a teenage boy lit a fire 28 years ago. Allen Sanford was a thoughtful juvenile delinquent. He didn’t want to do harm. He just wanted people to stop and wonder for a second. So as a 13-year-old kid, he snuck out…

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Summer Calendar May 9, 2019

By Judy Rae / May 9, 2019

Women’s Conference, Historical audio tour, coffee with an Assemblyman, Classic car, get in shape

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