A LA CARTE: Surprise openings and closings, popup goes permanent, whiskey dinner, and other dining news
Surprises on MB Boulevard: I was sad to see Gallery 208 close because I liked the art on display and the friendly attitude of the staff. I had expected another retail space to replace it. That’s not what’s happening – the building is being remodeled into a restaurant space that will offer three levels, including […]
Mira Costa vs Mater Dei Girls Volleyball CIF SS Div. 1 Final 11/04/2023 Cerritos College
photo by Ray Vidal
How to Find Company VAT Number and its Importance: A Complete Guide
Have you heard about how important your company VAT number is? Do you need to find company VAT number? Well, you don’t have to worry anymore as you’ll find answers to all your questions related to company VAT number here in this post. VAT is the short for Value Added Tax and it is an […]
On Local Government: Affordable Dwelling Units not affordable as planned
by Bob Pinzler Homelessness may be one of the most powerful political issues facing local officials today. As with inflation, it is one of those “third rails” that, on the surface, seems like a simple problem to solve. Yet, as the eminently quotable H. L. Mencken said, “For every complex problem, there is an answer […]
A time to come, and a time to go for Hermosa restaurants
Hermosa council spares Pedone’s Pizza late night takeout
by Kevin Cody Pedone’s Pizza narrowly averted loss of its after hours online takeout business at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, which owner Michael Scibney contended would have resulted in a “slow death” to the five decade’s old, downtown institution. The council hearing on Pedone’s hours was convened because of “two after hour, alcohol related […]
How to Find the Best LMS for Your Business to Foster Lifelong Learning
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, it has become crucial for organizations to cultivate a culture of learning and development in order to thrive. To achieve this, many companies are turning to Learning Management Systems (LMS) as a tool for delivering content and training to their employees. However, with the wide range of options […]
TRAVEL: How to do Tijuana the right way, with a tour
If you read and watch the news, you’ve heard the message: Tijuana is one of the most dangerous cities in the world, the home to more murders in Mexico than anywhere else in the country, and a place many of us are advised not to go to on our own. The fine print is that most […]
Redondo Avenues, December 2023 by Tom Kampas
The Avenues during the December swell, as seen by photographer Tom Kampas.
December 31, 2023 Breakwall swell, through the lens of photographer Mike Balzer
Photos by Mike Balzer
Strategic Growth for Your Trucking Business: Long-Term Prosperity and Community Integration
Navigating the road to strategic growth for your trucking business is akin to planning a cross-country journey. It requires a well-oiled machine, the right roadmap, and an understanding of the local terrain. To ensure long-term prosperity, you’ve got to be as savvy about your spreadsheets as you are about your shipping routes. But it’s […]
Survey shows support for potential RBUSD facilities bond
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach voters would support a $389 million school bond, according to a Dec. 12 report to the Redondo Unified school board by bond consultant John Isom, of Isom Advisors. “Statistically, we have a green light to proceed,” he said. Residents were surveyed about the facilities bond, to renovate and modernize buildings […]
TRAVEL: Christmas in Japan
Christmas doesn’t just belong to Dickens and Coca-Cola. In Japan, despite the language barriers, the same customs exploited by American marketers are alive and well in the Land of the Rising Sun. Department stores have holiday displays in the windows, people stand on long lines to buy boxed holiday packaged chocolates and those endless Christmas […]
Video Agency: Video Production Services, House, India
To expand your business effectively, it’s necessary to partner with a video agency like Vidzy, which provides influencer-based videos that help brands to grow. You may be thinking, “Why do you need a video production company where you can create videos by yourself?” Without a solid foundation of expertise and the latest equipment, […]
Chinese American classics from another era
by Richard Foss The Chinese takeout container with its stylized pagoda on the side has been a symbol of fast food since shortly after that term was invented in the 1950’s. Some people have an almost Pavlovian reaction to seeing them thanks to so many childhood meals that began by opening those paper boxes to […]
How to Run an Eco-Friendly Business
Businesses produce a large percentage of our total greenhouse gas emissions. Due to the production process, the upkeep of large warehouses and offices, and the amount of waste produced, many businesses don’t do well when it comes to sustainability. However, many consumers are now looking for greener alternatives, which means that eco-friendly businesses could potentially […]