Tension gives way to tentative deal for RBUSD teachers, staff
by Garth Meyer Redondo Unified School District and its teachers and classified staff have reached a tentative agreement for a six percent pay raise. The three-year deal, including other features, came after 12 separate negotiating sessions since June, four school board closed sessions and contentious public input at the board’s Oct. 10 and Oct. 24 meetings, […]
Scenes from Riviera Village Trick-or-Treat 2023
Photos by Garth Meyer
Two candidates vie for next phase of old library
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council took in two proposals last week on the future of the historic library at Veterans Park, voting to gather more information before a decision on who to partner with. Applicants Chef Dora Presents and Made By Meg showcased their plans for how they would – as City […]
Angry parents protest alleged anti-semitic MBMS act to school board
Over 70 parents protested to the members of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District board and its superintendent John Bowles Wednesday night over an alleged anti-semitic incident at Manhattan Beach Middle School and how the officials handled it. “You have shown what cowards you are,” said Manhattan Beach Market co-owner Heather Kim. “It’s appalling what […]
TRAVEL: Nova Scotia Trip Planner
After 9 days visiting the Canadian Maritime province of Nova Scotia for the first time, I can help you with your planning, and cut to the chase. The province is huge, and for those of us who don’t live there, figuring out where to go, and for how long, was daunting in setting up the […]
Friendship Foundation raises $24 million in 15 years
Over 10,000 people crowded the Manhattan Beach Pier and Strand area Sunday morning to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the area’s most powerful fund-raiser, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. At the event, which raises funds for youth with special needs, Michael Greenberg, the founder of the event and president of Skechers announced that […]
TRAVEL: Nova Scotia’s stunning beauty & music
I knew something was different about Nova Scotia when the bridge to the northern part of the peninsula flashed a red light, and we had to wait, as the bridge actually turned sideways to make room for a boat. I’d never seen a bridge turn before. And then when we woke up the next morning, […]
Redondo Council seeks further input on new city logo
by Garth Meyer A potential new city logo is up for debate after the Redondo Beach city council voted for more public outreach following a local graphic designer’s presentation October 17. The project started this spring when the council named the creation of a new logo as a strategic plan objective. Jordis Small of Stellen […]
Sharpen iPhone/Galaxy Photo skills class Thursday 10/26 5 p.m.
The Apple iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, but are you taking advantage of all its features for awesome photos? Come join me at the Manhattan Beach Pier Thursday for tips on how to get professional photos on your smartphone, and what all those hidden menu tools in the camera app are […]
Fourth generation marks 70 years of Quality Seafood
by Garth Meyer Before the pier parking garage, before the condos, before the name International Boardwalk, there was Quality Seafood, which marks its 70th anniversary this weekend. “Not sure if we have an official date. No one can remember back that far around here,” said Jeff Jones, president and CEO. The fish market started on […]
RUHS starts Civic seal program
by Garth Meyer A new seal to honor civic engagement among Redondo Union High School students may be granted this year for the first time. The program came from a 2017 state bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown, creating a state seal for civic education. Requirements measure students’ understanding of the U.S. Constitution and California […]
About Town Redondo: Chamber Awards coming, water rights bill, correction
Governor signs Ben Allen water rights bill Legislation co-authored by State Senator Ben Allen was signed into law Oct. 8, to make it so certain water rights claims may be verified by the State Water Resources Control Board. Before this, senior water rights were exempt from the same level of scrutiny given to junior rights, […]
Fishermen rescued after likely cargo ship collision
by Garth Meyer In thick fog Saturday night, Oct. 7, a 911 call came in for a vessel in distress off of Point Vicente. The non-English speaking voice conveyed that two boats collided. A Redondo Beach Fire Department Harbor Patrol unit responded, along with Lifeguard Baywatch Redondo, Baywatch Cabrillo, and a 45-foot Coast Guard cutter […]
TRAVEL: The wild colors of Nova Scotia
Mark your calendars for next September and October. By the time you read this, the top tourist spots in Nova Scotia will be closed for the season, but you really want to come back in 2024. Why? Imagine a short plane ride to Boston, renting a car, driving a few hours through Maine and hopping […]
UPDATE: Possible grave sites may haunt Green Line proposal
by Garth Meyer The LA Metro Transportation Board has postponed a decision on a light rail extension through a North Redondo Beach/Lawndale right of way after possible gravesites were found in a Lawndale back yard. The matter came up Sept. 28 when Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives confirmed the existence of grave sites – or […]
Redondo 11-year-old tops College Board AP calculus
by Garth Meyer If he wanted to, Redondo Beach sixth-grader Stephen Huffaker could never spend another minute in a math class, and graduate from high school with credits to spare. It was true last year too at Lincoln Elementary School, when he scored a 5 on the state AP College Board calculus test. “In fourth […]