Top Most Popular Sports in the US
“The truth is the Super Bowl long ago became more than just a football game. It’s part of our culture, like turkey at Thanksgiving and lights at Christmas, and like those holidays – beyond their meaning – a factor in our economy.” – Bob Schieffer. Sports goes beyond entertaining people uniting families, cultures, races, states, […]
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 […]
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 […]
About Town Redondo: Fatal crash, RUHS student, Redondo tree lighting and stroll
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 […]
EDUCATION: Survey shows MBUSD students feel a sense of belonging to their schools
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 […]
The Rock Your Pink Foundation fundraiser at Saint Rocke
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 […]
Spotlight on Elegance: Hollywood Glamor on the Hill
This classy afternoon of high tea, presented last month by the Palos Verdes Historical Society and the Palos Verdes Art Center, featured a talk and slide show by Marc Wanamaker about the Golden Age of Hollywood and the movie stars who lived in or filmed on the Peninsula. But why aren’t these people smiling? Because […]
Spotlight on Community: Palos Verdes High, We are Brave Together
The biggest fundraiser of the year On the morning of October 20, Palos Verdes High School held the annual We are Brave Together fundraising run, “Rise” 5K. The highly anticipated family event featured vendors such as Special Flavours food truck for specialty coffee, iced teas and lemonades, along with artists such as Bernard Fallon, who […]
WATCH: Northern New Mexico jewel Taos for art, history and landscapes
The latest episode of PhotowalksTV comes from Northern New Mexico jewel Taos, about 90 miles up the road from Santa Fe, a small community known for its dynamic landscape, art and the oldest living community, the Native American Pueblo. Join us for the photo tour of one of the great places to visit.