Video show gives voice to five Hermosa Beach Council Candidates, and concerned citizens
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach politics entered the video era last week with the social media release of interviews with the five Hermosa Beach city council candidates on the November 5 ballot. The show’s airing came one week after Hermosa politics entered the video cartoon era with the social media release of two political cartoons. […]
Dueling cartoons battle in Hermosa Beach sales tax campaign [UPDATED]
by Kevin Cody Not since the guerilla war laser shows, and Russian propaganda-style posters of the divisive Measure O oil drilling campaign in 2015 has Hermosa Beach politics been as creative as it is for Measure HB. The .75% sales tax increase on the November 5 ballot was approved by a four to one vote […]
Letters to the Editor 10-17-24
Bottomless pockets Dear ER: Redondo Beach Measure FP sounds all fine and dandy. But can we upgrade our police and fire facilities without gouging property owners with another property tax levy? With an estimated assessment of $28.32 per $100,000 of valuation, that’s an extra $509.76 on property value at $1.5 million. I just got my […]
Hermosa Beach School Board candidate Carol Kluthe was Ed Foundation President
by Kevin Cody When Carol Kluthe, her husband, and two young daughters moved back to Hermosa Beach in 2015, after two years in New York, she asked friends why the curriculum at Hermosa school wasn’t equal to her daughters’ school in New York. Hermosa’s coveted Spanish classes were assigned by lottery. The music teacher had […]
Five Hermosa Beach Council candidates vie for two open seats
Hermosa Beach Council candidate Michael Detoy Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Jani Lange Hermosa Beach Council candidate Elka Worner Hermosa Beach Council candidate Michael Keegan Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Brian Sheil
Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Worner cites journalism work
by Kevin Cody At the start of the crowded November 5, 2024 Hermosa Beach city council race, Elka Worner had, arguably, the lowest name recognition of the five candidates. Though raised in Hermosa Beach, her work as a newspaper reporter, and television news producer, and being a single mom left little time for community involvement, […]
Hermosa Beach Council candidate Keegan wants course change
by Kevin Cody One of the most intractable problems in city government, and not only in Hermosa, is agonizingly long city council meetings. Council candidate after council candidate has promised to end meetings by 10 p.m. only to fail. Hermosa Beach City Council candidate Michael Keegan, a 38-year resident, and founder of Manhattan Bread and […]
Hermosa Beach Council Candidate Lange brings Hermosa ‘cred’
by Kevin Cody Shortly after being appointed to the Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Committee 10 years ago, Jani (pronounced Yani) Lange took on “re-envisioning” the Hermosa Beach Surfers Walk of Fame induction ceremony. He invited 40 leaders from the surf community to bring their ideas to a meeting in the Hermosa Council Chambers. The […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 10-10-24
Spotlight: Skechers 16th Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Registration is underway for the Skechers Friendship Walk on Sunday, October 20 at 8 a.m. Families and friends walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back in support of the Friendship Foundation, local Education Foundations and Skechers college scholarships. The walk has raised […]
DeLamare, Street win Dine N’ Surf’s annual Lobster Mobster 2024
by Garth Meyer A total of 149 SCUBA and free divers turned in lobsters on opening day of the 2024 season, Sept. 27, for Dive N’ Surf’s 48th annual “Lobster Mobster” contest. Prizes were given to the top three participants in each category. SCUBA diver Dave Delamare brought in the largest lobster at 14.7 pounds […]
Trader Joe’s shopping center in Hermosa Beach acquired by Costa Mesa developer
The Trader Joe’s Shopping Center in Hermosa Beach, previously known as the Ralphs Shopping Center, and before that the Alpha Beta Shopping Center, and before that Les Bacon Ford has been sold to Chartwell Real Estate Development. The 49,911 sq. ft. shopping center was built in 1976 by Roger Bacon, son of Les Bacon, who […]
Theodosia Marchant has found a safe place, a sanctuary, at ShockBoxx in Hermosa Beach
Stepping into her world by Bondo Wyszpolski Home. It’s a simple word, but its implications are vast. Home is not just where we return after a long day at the office or a week in Maui. It’s a refuge, an oasis, a place where we can lean back, prop up our feet, and feel secure. […]
Comedy, comity characterize Hermosa Beach candidates forum
by Kevin Cody At the start of Hermosa Beach City Council Candidates Forum Monday night at the Beach House Hotel candidate Brian Sheil pulled open his sports jacket to show he was wearing a black and white referee’s shirt. “If you saw the last council meeting, you know what the council needs is a referee,” […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 9-26-24
Spotlight: Oktoberfest Pier Plaza Hermosa Beach Sat., Sept. 28 and Sun., Sept. 29 Locale 90254 Octoberfest The Hermosa Chamber of Commerce brings Locale 90254 Oktoberfest back to downtown Hermosa beach. Three beer tents will offer local craft beers, music, food and games, including a stein-holding contest. Admission to the beer tents is $20. Drink tickets […]
Hermosa Beach Mayor Francois bangs gavel to return order to council press discussion
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach City Manager Suja Lowenthal will have final say on the contents of city press releases, City Council members will “refrain from direct contact with the media prior to City Council decisions,” and Council letters of support may be sent by the City Manager and the Mayor without council review under […]
Hermosa Mayor’s town hall, council candidate debate
Mayor’s town hall meeting Hermosa Beach Mayor Dean Francois invites residents to attend a town hall meeting, to be held Monday, September 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in city council chambers at 1315 Valley Drive. The first hour will focus on city operations. City Manager Suja Lowenthal will be available to answer questions. City operations […]