A La Carte: Restaurants on the move, bread lines in Redondo, wine dinners, and more
A La Carte column for 20 Feb. 2025 by Richard Foss Pier Plaza Blues: Just a few months after the Brews Hall served its last pint, another Pier Plaza restaurant is closing. Watermans lasted 15 years, but recently sent a gracious message thanking fans for their patronage. At least one other restaurant on that block […]
Letters to the Editor 2-13-25
Palos Verdes Blvd. Freeway Dear ER: It’s 4:05 a.m. The windows rattle, the rumbling grows louder. I shake my wife awake. “Joyce, get up, we’re having an earthquake.” But no—it’s just another 18-wheeler barreling past our house. Like a wave, its noise ripples down Palos Verdes Boulevard until it reaches Pacific Coast Highway, serving as […]
How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood for Your First Home
Buying your first home is a crucial decision that requires careful decision-making. It’s not just about finding a place to live but also about choosing a neighborhood you’ll feel happy calling home. But finding the right community for your needs and budget can be challenging, especially if you are unfamiliar with the home-buying process […]
Ice skater Madison Chock’s parents helped launch her Olympic career by moving from Redondo Beach to Michigan
by Garth Meyer Barbara and Wes Chock couldn’t be present when daughter Madison finished fourth with partner Evan Bates in ice dancing, and earned a silver medal in the team competition at the Beijing Olympics. But they helped make it happen. Barbara and Wes Chock took Madison, their only child, to the Promenade Ice […]