Ben Allen: Past and Future
State Senator Ben Allen looks to the future as he nears the end of his third and final term representing Beach Cities by Garth Meyer Four years at Harvard, two years in Cambridge, two years at Berkeley, and a four hour-dinner with Bill Brand at Captain Kidd’s. All part of the education of State […]
No iGaming in California – How Much Is the State Losing
As states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey celebrate yet more record-setting iGaming in taxes and revenue, California continues to watch from the sidelines. That vacuum is being filled with offshore operators, providing a glimpse of what could become for Californians with such offerings of cryptocurrency options and fair games with a proven track record. […]
On Local Government: Ranked choice voting coming to Redondo
by Bob Pinzler On Tuesday, March 4 , Redondo Beach voters will receive election ballots different from those they have gotten in the past. That’s because, for the first time, the election will be conducted under ranked choice voting rules. Before the how, here’s the why. Redondo Beach has always elected its Council members by […]
HOUSING: Residential developments along Sepulveda, Rosecrans could add over 1,000 new units to Manhattan Beach
by Mark McDermott The first in a wave of new multi-family residential developments meant to address the California housing crisis have begun to arrive as preliminary proposals with the City of Manhattan Beach. Like most cities in California, the City was required by state law to adopt new zoning that allowed for additional residential developments […]
LA COUNTY WILDFIRES: Palisades fire will impact South Bay real estate
by Mark McDermott The term “housing crisis,” so often used to describe California’s housing shortage, just took on new meaning for the thousands of families who lost homes in the Los Angeles County wildfires in the last week. Many of the 5,000 left without homes in Pacific Palisades are looking for temporary and permanent new […]
Letters to the Editor 1-16-25
California to the president-elect Dear ER: Thank you Governor Newsom for your work during these darkest of hours and your comments to President elect Trump. When you have the time please go on Fox, Rogan and every other outlet in addition to CNN, MSNBC, that will have you and publicize those that won’t. Continue to […]
California’s Seniors Deserve Better: Addressing Nursing Home Abuse and Legal Rights
California is home to thousands of seniors who depend on nursing homes for care, comfort, and safety. While many facilities uphold these expectations, far too many fall short, exposing vulnerable residents to neglect and abuse. Families place immense trust in these institutions, and when that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating. Addressing this […]
Card Rooms Allocate $3 Million Toward California Elections Amid Changing Gambling Rule
California’s cardroom industry, looking to strengthen its voice in state politics, has invested $3 million in key elections. With a new law set to let tribal casinos sue card rooms over certain tabletop games, industry representatives say this political spending helps ensure their perspective is taken seriously. Within the first weeks after November’s […]
Robert Courtney was a Hermosa Beach Icon
Robert Eugene Courtney, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Hermosa Beach, California on December 1, 2024. Known to family and friends as “Bubsy,” he moved to Hermosa Beach in 1955 and declared he would never live anywhere else. He became a pillar of the South Bay community – a revered criminal defense attorney, a […]
Sports for Locals: Games and Events Across California this November and December
Many sports events are happening in the months of November and December to engage residents of California. There’s a little bit of something for everyone, whether you enjoy low or high impact sports. Sports enthusiast and blogger, Kate Richardson, shares the top events that are happening across the state. Keep reading to discover different games, […]
Will California Be Amongst The Next States To Legalize Online Gambling?
Another legislative season has passed and while Missouri ballot goers did vote to introduce new sports betting apps, no new online gambling legislation was passed during the session. Although many expected to see progress in the Golden State, opposition from native tribes saw proposals fail. The issue is likely to come up again and […]
Biggest Business Hubs in California
Are you thinking of starting a business in California? Check out California’s most prominent business hubs, including Hollywood and Silicon Valley. California stands out as a major economic center in the United States, with manufacturing and agricultural industries thriving alongside tech and media hotspots like Hollywood and Silicon Valley. If California were a country, […]
Best Online Casino Rewards in California
Residents of the Golden State who want to indulge their gambling interests can do so through legal sweepstakes and social gaming apps. These platforms utilize virtual currencies to bypass common anti-online gambling regulations for slots, table games, and other casino entertainment. Unbeknown to some, most forms of gambling in California are in fact illegal, these […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 8-29-24
Spotlight: Saturday, August 31 Paddleboard exhibit, Hermosa Museum Hermosa Beach Museum unveiling and presentation on a newly installed paddleboard owned by famed waterman Pete Peterson. 2 – 5 p.m. Free. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave. RSVP preferred, walk-ins are welcome; beverages will be available for purchase. RSVP: hermosabeachmuseum-bloom.kindful.com/e/paddleboard-unveiling. Thursday, August 29 Feed the […]
XRP Possibly Set to Become a Security in California
The Ripple v. SEC court case has brought forward many landmark decisions within the cryptocurrency industry. The saga began in 2020 when the SEC alleged that Ripple had raised over $1.3 billion through an unregistered security offering. Since then, the gloves have come off, with both Ripple and the SEC digging their feet in. […]
About Town Redondo: Attorney General SB9 appeal, Riviera Village Summerfest
State attorney general appeals Redondo SB9 suit California State Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a notice of appeal June 21 against a judge’s ruling that ordered the state of California to no longer enforce Senate Bill 9 in charter cities, and to grant attorney’s fees to the five cities which brought a winning case against […]