46 Stories
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fatal crash at Catalina Ave./Palos Verdes Boulevard A single-car fatal collision occurred Nov. 20 at the intersection of Palos Verdes Boulevard and South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. The vehicle, with two occupants inside, hit a light/signal pole at approximately 11:17 p.m., killing the adult male driver. The car caught fire, which responding RBFD personnel […]
by Mark McDermott Students in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District are increasingly feeling a positive sense of belonging at their schools, according to a survey conducted in partnership with the Beach Cities Health District. The BCHD Tri District Survey is administered each spring and fall and includes MBUSD, Redondo Beach Unified, and the Hermosa […]
photos by JP Cordero The Rock Your Pink Foundation held its eighth annual Rock Your Pink concert at a sold-out Saint Rocke Friday night, November 22. The Crow Hill Band, and The K-Tell All-Stars performed with guest drummer Fritz Lewak, from the Jackson Browne band, and singers Charis Rey, and Rock Your Pink founder Laryssa […]