Dolphins off the Palos Verdes coast are our Ambassadors of the Deep

Dolphins are increasingly present off the Palos Verdes coast, providing a closer glimpse of one of the ocean’s most mysterious, beckoning, and wildly social beings   by Mark McDermott Dolphins have a way of changing the arc of a human life. Eric Martin remembers the exact moment his life with dolphins began. It was 9 o’clock […]

Ambassadors of the Deep

The Dolphin Project hopes to strengthen the bond between humans and one of the ocean’s most communicative creatures    by Mark McDermott Dolphins have a way of changing the arc of a human life. Eric Martin remembers the exact moment his life with dolphins began. It was 9 o’clock in the morning on October 28, […]

First, Hunter repeat in South Paddleboard Race at Hermosa Beach Pier

by Kevin Cody After months of cold, snotty water, the ocean was welcoming to paddlers participating in the Sixth Annual South Bay Paddle on Saturday, June 8. The temperature was still an ice cream headachy 60 degrees, but the water was smooth as glass. The result was record times in both the men’s and women’s […]

About Town Redondo: Ocean advisory, pickleball protest, city logo hopefuls

Public Health warning in effect for ocean Redondo Beach is under a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Advisory due to possible increases in bacteria in the waters along local beaches. Issued April 7, because of recent rainfall, the warning asks people to stay away from ocean water for three days after it rains, […]

The Great Blue reels

  Have you ever thought about taking a trip somewhere you could deep dive in the middle of the ocean, allowing you to explore the world below the water? Whether you have or not, there are many ways to play online Slots at Paddy’s virtual casino, which allows you to take a virtual tour of […]

David Wolfram’s farewell art show

David Wolfram, former president of Destination: Art and one of the founding artists of the Torrance-based studio, is packing his bags and leaving town, but not before his online solo show opens with a Zoom reception on Saturday (on view through Dec. 20). Wolfram has been a noted artist on the local scene for many […]

Isolation Row: Artists alone

For each artist, new challenges and opportunities At home alone: another sequel Times like these are good for storytellers. In the old days we’d gather around campfires; today we gather around the big screen TV. Last week I referenced Boccaccio’s “Decameron,” that classic compendium of tales, 10 of them each by 10 men and women, […]