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 […]
Police Beat: HBPD cameras follow hit and run, shooting in Redondo, ‘bank jugging’ in Manhattan

by Liz Mullen Grant money at work As previously reported, the Hermosa Beach Police Department recently received an $80,000 grant from the state of California for traffic safety and is using a good portion of it to crack down on people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In the past week, HBPD officers […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Blood Cleanup and Sanitation

Accidents are a part of life. Dealing with the aftermath can be overwhelming at times. Blood cleanup and sanitization demand care to guarantee safety and cleanliness. Following proper cleaning procedures not only shields people from dangerous pathogens but also helps bring back a sense of normality. This article highlights the measures for handling blood cleanup […]
About Town Redondo: Not guilty plea on murder, assault charges; BCHD makes plans after failed bond

Post-failed $30 million bond, BCHD forms plans After Measure BC failed last week, the $30 million bond to tear down the old South Bay Hospital and fund other projects on the Beach Cities Health District campus, BCHD Director of Communications Dan Smith released a statement about next steps. “While we are disappointed in the election […]
ELECTION 2024: Council candidates show more separation at final forumÂ

by Mark McDermott The six candidates vying for three seats on the Manhattan Beach City Council met for their third and final forum last week at the Mira Costa High School auditorium. Few major policy disagreements exist among the candidates, nor are there issues that have brought much fire to the race. All the candidates […]
Letters to the Editor 10-3-24

Fire department rescue Dear ER: In April 12, 2024, Citygate Fire & EMS delivered a “Deployment and Organizational Analysis” of the Redondo Beach Fire Department to the City Council. Taxpayers funded this top down, inside-out evaluation of our fire department in response to resident calls to preserve local control over RBFD. In a 125-page report […]
Security First: How Rickys Casino Protects Its Players’ Data

Break into the secure Rickys casino website with maximum security of confidential data. Explore how the platform protects Australians. Protection of User Data at Rickys Casino Rickys Casino is one of the top representatives of the network of gambling establishments of the operator Dama NV, characterized by the skillful combination of a profitable bonus system […]
Motorcyclists dies in collision with truck on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach

A motorcyclist died Thursday morning, September 12, after colliding with a commercial box truck at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 21st Street in Hermosa Beach. The identification of the motorcyclist has not been released. Pacific Coast Highway, between 21st Street, on the south, and Artesia Boulevard on the north […]
Assault charge brought against man in Redondo e-bike fracasÂ

by Garth Meyer A man who said he and his girlfriend were assaulted by teenage e-bikers in front of Captain Kidd’s on Harbor Drive after the couple left BeachLife Festival May 3 has been charged with assaulting the e-bikers. The man was initially charged with public intoxication, on the night of the incident. An arraignment […]
Frontier Justice: Redondo Beach Rotary fundraiser

Victim Deputy Drinksalot is on the floor surrounded by Schott O’Whiskey, Casey Coalburner, Dewdrop Pinn, Maverick Bullock, Sheriff Tinstarr and Patty Petticoat at the Redondo Beach Rotary’s Murder Mystery fundraiser March 24 at R10 Social House. The event raised $31,000 to support community services, youth activities and international programs. Guests concluded that the bartender was […]
Suspect in Teddy Campos murder released, investigation on going

by Liz Mullen The man the Redondo Beach Police Department arrested and charged with the murder of Teddy Campos was released on March 8, after being taken to court because the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office declined to charge him. “The case was sent back to law enforcement on March 8 for further investigation,” Venusse […]
Man found dead of apparent gunshot wound at Pier

Redondo Beach Police are investigating the death of a man found Friday morning, Feb. 16, in a stairwell at the Pier parking garage. A Public Works employee discovered the unconscious victim at 6:10 a.m. Paramedics arrived on scene and determined the man had died of an apparent gunshot wound to the head. RBPD Detectives opened […]
Boy killed in PCH motorcycle crash

by Garth Meyer A teenage boy was killed Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Carnelian Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. Shortly after 2 p.m., the southbound motorcycle hit a sedan that was making a turn, according to Lt. Corey King of the Redondo Beach Police […]
Former O.J. Simpson prosecutor seeking election to judge

by Elka Worner Former O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden faced the jury in a largely empty Torrance courtroom to give his opening statements in a murder trial last month. Unlike his opening statements in the “Trial of the Century,” viewed by millions of people around the world, there were no television cameras, legions of reporters […]
Stabbing wounds appear self-inflicted, police say of man who died in Hermosa Beach

by Liz Mullen Jared Minjares, 24, died Monday night, December 18, in Hermosa Beach from what police believe were multiple, self-inflicted stab wounds to the chest, Acting Hermosa Beach Police Captain Mick Gaglia told Easy Reader Tuesday evening. At approximately 6 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the Galleria apartments in the 400 block of […]
Torrance Pops Orchestra springs to life

Making a melodious splash The Torrance Pops Orchestra makes its debut on Friday Local residents still lament the demise of the Torrance Symphony, under the baton of Frank Fetta, which performed for many years at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. At last there’s a replacement, of sorts. On Friday, the Torrance Pops Orchestra makes […]