Former Redondo Beach Fire chief admits he’s “crazy.” Crazy for collecting
People have called Pat Aust crazy, and he’s fine with that. The retired Redondo Beach Fire Chief’s passion for collecting has him living atop a custom built 2,400 square foot garage in his Redondo Beach home. It’s crammed with 13 vehicles from mostly another place and era, like a vintage Fire Chief’s 1938 red Ford […]
Custom CRM Software Development vs. Generic CRM Solution: Choosing the Right One
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has turned into a necessity for modern businesses. In this digital business environment, customer service is the key factor in determining the success or failure of a business. CRM systems allow businesses to track consumer behavior and meet the needs and expectations of their customers. They also enhance the prospects […]
Surfing with Santa through four, surf stoked decades
In 1978, retired lifeguard Paul Mattheson brought the cartoon character Surfing Santa to life by paddling out at the Hermosa Beach pier in a wool Santa Suit. When the suit got wet, he almost drowned. The following year, Body Glove made Santa a red and white, neoprene wetsuit, which Matthies surfed in for Easy Readers […]
How to photograph a great sunset in Manhattan Beach
By Jefferson Graham I’m always chasing sunsets, especially in the winter. They’re the best free light show anywhere, and as a photographer, trust me, people respond more to sunset shots than anything else. How to photograph a great sunset? You’ve come to the right place. There is arguably no better sunset spot in the South Bay than […]
La La Land’s favorite pier: Hermosa Beach
If you caught the free webcast of the Oscar winning “La La Land,” on Fandango’s Movieclips channel Friday, and you live in the South Bay, you might just be humming “City of Stars” and thinking about the Hermosa Beach Pier right now as we speak. How many other movies featured Hollywood royalty dancing on our […]
An Interview with Doug Weems in Manhattan Beach (video)
Host Brad Jacobson sits down with Doug Weems in the Manhattan Beach Lounge. Doug discusses everything from touring cross country in a smelly van on the Warp Tour with his band 98 Mute to raising a family in Redondo Beach.