Redondo Beach Iraq vet marks second book with skateboard, kayak trip
by Garth Meyer Iraq veteran and RUHS graduate Andrew Goldsmith’s second book was published Feb. 25, “The Mediocre Infrantrymen’s Guide to Ranger School” (Double Dagger Books), recounting his elite Army training before his second tour in Iraq. He now prepares for an estimated 220-mile skateboard and kayak trip in Georgia connecting two of the three […]
Redondo Beach introduces real-time street sweepers digital map
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach Police have launched a new digital mapping tool to manage street-sweeper routes and inform the public about them. The Geographic Informations Systems (GIS) project gives residents updates in real-time each day – what the schedule is and when each street is finished being cleaned – so people know when they […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 2-27-25
Spotlight: Hermosa Beach Little Leaguers will celebrate Opening Day on Saturday, March 1, with the traditional running of the bases. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. at Clark Field, 861 Valley Drive. For details, visit HermosaBaseball.com. Thursday, February 27 Visit from the Holy Spirit Through Saturday, March 1, experience the presence of God through […]
Free N. Redondo Beach Toy Library meets needs of young families
by Chelsea Sektnan Tucked away in North Redondo Beach, a small but impactful community resource is making a difference for local families. The South Bay Free Toy Library, run by mother of two Morgan Lepore, offers a rotating selection of toys at no cost, helping parents provide their children with new experiences without the burden […]
Pacific Palisades Fire debris ends up on Hermosa shoreline
Photo by Kevin Cody
Black Flag Rise Above at Saint Rocke
by Gavin Heaney They took the stage unceremoniously, shadows in the dim smokey light. A rumbling bass dangerously starts in and its pulsing persistence quickens as primitive, pounding drums escalate the adrenaline. After an inordinately long intro, electric guitar comes scraping in with distorted, discordant swirls, chaotically adding dissonance to the deadly rhythm. Black Flag […]
MBEF’s ‘Seeds of Knowledge’ keeps growing
by Mark McDermott The Seeds of Knowledge, an art installation on Metlox Plaza that recognizes lifetime contributors to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, added 13 new honorees at a ceremony in December. MBEF Endowment president Roger Spencer that the “extraordinary generosity” of the donors, each who have contributed at least $100,000. “It’s because of […]
Beach Cities Police Beat: HBPD DUI show of force, MBPD E-motorcycle warning, RBPD stops car show
by Liz Mullen A DUI education in Hermosa Hermosa Beach Police Department officers conducted a citywide traffic enforcement operation and stopped 51 drivers of cars and riders of e-bikes, issued 24 citations, arrested two drivers and impounded two vehicles on Friday, Dec 27, starting at 10 a.m. The two people arrested had been driving even […]
2024 Year in Review: A community in agreement and a changing of the guard
by Mark McDermott On the surface, 2024 was a relatively quiet year in Manhattan Beach. Even town politics were unusually pacific. This was particularly surprising because the lack of drama came in an otherwise loud election year. A few years ago, divisiveness was the word local leaders were using to decry what appeared to be […]
Redondo city council further prepares for retail cannabis
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council moved forward Tuesday night in its effort to open two cannabis stores in town, on a 4-1 vote. Councilman Scott Behrendt’s “no” came with the request that no stores appear on Artesia Boulevard between Aviation and Inglewood Avenues. He said it was a “red line” for him, […]
Letters to the Editor 12-19-24
Rickety ramp Dear ER: I’m writing as a longtime resident seeking help in understanding what’s happening to the pedestrian beach access ramp at Avenue A and the Esplanade in Redondo Beach. The temporary wood fence is rotting, the concrete is deteriorating and the old lead paint is peeling and baking in the sun. Talk about […]
Treat for the eye and palate, Patrick Molloy’s is worth a special trip for the holidays
by Richard Foss Most Irish bars and restaurants in America celebrate the food and traditions of the Irish diaspora, not the folks who stayed in the auld sod. The difference is profound – while Irish-Americans have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in pubs since the 1870s, pubs in Ireland were closed on that day until the […]
Spotlight on Medicine: Golf Classic, Providence Fundraiser
Guests gathered at the beautiful Rolling Hills Country Club for a day of support for Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers San Pedro and Torrance. The kindness and generosity of the sponsors, participants and families led to the sold-out crowd generating one of the highest amounts ever raised in the Providence Little Company of […]
Spotlight on Medicine: Hole-in-one wins Porsche at Torrance Memorial 38th Annual Golf Tournament
The 38th annual Torrance Memorial Golf Tournament was a sold-out success, with proceeds supporting the Lundquist-Leach Emergency Department Expansion. Guests enjoyed 18 holes at the beautiful Palos Verdes Golf Club. The day began with a putting contest and concluded with a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and award banquet. A highlight of the event was […]
Boundary pushing Hermosa Museum seeks legitimacy
by Kevin Cody Of the more than 35,000 museums in the United States, only 1,113 are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). By this time next year, the Hermosa Museum hopes to join their ranks, making it the only AAM accredited museum in the South Bay. In all of Los Angeles County there […]
PUBLIC SAFETY: MBFD Chief Michael Lang is retiring
by Mark McDermott The City of Manhattan Beach announced this week that Fire Chief Michael Lang will be retiring. Lang, who has spent 32 years in the fire service, including the last four leading the Manhattan Beach Fire Department, will continue to serve until his successor is found. “It has been a privilege to serve […]