Redondo Beach Mayoral, Council, City Attorney Roundtables Thursday, February 20 at Veteran’s Park Library
A roundtable format discussion among candidates in the upcoming March 4 Redondo Beach elections will be held Thursday, February 20 at the Redondo Beach Veterans Park Library. The round table will be the first public event in the Veterans Park library since it was closed five years ago for restoration work. Three roundtables will be […]
Free N. Redondo Beach Toy Library meets needs of young families
by Chelsea Sektnan Tucked away in North Redondo Beach, a small but impactful community resource is making a difference for local families. The South Bay Free Toy Library, run by mother of two Morgan Lepore, offers a rotating selection of toys at no cost, helping parents provide their children with new experiences without the burden […]
Redondo Beach election: five candidates seek the mayor’s seat
by Garth Meyer Five candidates vie for mayor of Redondo Beach in the March 4 election: the current appointed mayor, an eight-year city councilman, a former three-year councilman, a former arts commissioner, and the founder of “Keep the Esplanade Beautiful”. Mayor Jim Light was appointed last February, in a 3-2 vote, to complete the term […]
The City of Redondo Beach Considers Electronic Sign for Waterfront
by Garth Meyer Should the city allow an electronic sign at the waterfront? That was the question before the city council Tuesday night, Feb. 4, and it voted 5-0 to move ahead on the potential addition to the tall “Redondo Beach Waterfront” sign near Captain Kidd’s. The previous city council voted to fund the sign […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 2-6-25
Spotlight Sunday, February 9 Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k run/walk The 47th Annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Baby Buggy 10K (8:15 a.m.), 5K (8:30 a.m.), and the 5K Stroller Walk (8:45 a.m.).The Kids’ 1K and the costume contest are 7 a.m. and the Awards Ceremony is […]
Police Beat: RB gardner threatened, underage drinking party, e-bike chase
RB gardner threatened by Robber’s gun in waistband Robbers stole $4,500 of gardening equipment by flashing a handgun in broad daylight in Redondo Beach earlier this month. It happened just after noon on Jan. 14 on the corner of Carnegie Lane and Flagler Lane. “The victim–he’s a gardener and he was doing some work in […]
About Town Redondo: Ocean bacteria warning, Metro surveying, RUHS new student enrollment
Ocean bacteria advisory issued after rainfall A Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advisory is in effect for bacteria in ocean waters in Redondo Beach, through Thursday, subject to extension if rain continues. The warning advises swimmers that current conditions may affect their health. “Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as […]
On Local Government: Ranked choice voting coming to Redondo
by Bob Pinzler On Tuesday, March 4 , Redondo Beach voters will receive election ballots different from those they have gotten in the past. That’s because, for the first time, the election will be conducted under ranked choice voting rules. Before the how, here’s the why. Redondo Beach has always elected its Council members by […]
Redondo Beach councilmembers look to limit smoke shops
by Garth Meyer Easier permitting standards to open a new business may be coming to Redondo Beach – and harder standards for smoke shops. The city council discussed the matter Tuesday night, Jan. 21, part of its Strategic Plan goal to attract new businesses and cut down on regulatory barriers. Part of this also is […]
City cannabis stores’ final ordinances near
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council voted 4-1 Tuesday night, Jan. 21, to take another step toward a final set of ordinances to open retail cannabis shops in town. The council took in testimony on some last particulars. “I kind of feel like we’re getting to the point of perfect is the enemy […]
RBFD in “demoralizing” fight to save homes in Palisades
by Garth Meyer When the fire broke out in Pacific Palisades the morning of Jan. 7, two engine crews were quickly summoned from Redondo Beach. Captain Kenny Campos and three fellow RBFD firefighters were assigned to Sunset Boulevard, which runs the length of the town, north to south. When they turned onto Sunset, from […]
City of Redondo Beach: faster electric vehicle charger permits coming
by Garth Meyer In a matter of “ordinance housekeeping” as described by Redondo Beach City Manager Mike Witzansky, the city council Tuesday voted 5-0 to move forward to establish a faster permit process to install electric vehicle charging stations. The action is the latest step for a 2015 state law that requires local jurisdictions to […]
About Town Redondo: Christmas tree recycling, RUHS Chinese New Year, City council candidate’s call
Christmas tree recycling offered through this week Athens Services continues to pick up Christmas trees to recycle through the second week of January in Redondo Beach, on regular garbage/recycling pick- up days. The collected trees are processed and used as mulch or cover material at landfills, or taken to an Athens compost facility in Victorville. […]
Redondo City councilman’s survey suggests doubt for Redondo Beach retail cannabis
by Garth Meyer As the Redondo Beach city council has worked to decide the particulars for bringing two retail cannabis stores to town, councilman Scott Behrendt has revealed the results of a poll about where, how, or whether residents want them. With 349 responses since Nov. 13, the ongoing survey shows 48.6% percent oppose shops […]
Letters to the Editor 12-12-24
An educated vote Dear ER: I would like to join with the Redondo Beach teachers in expressing gratitude to our community for approving Measure S, the $278 million Redondo Beach school bond on the November 5 ballot (“Redondo Beach election results,” ER November 7, 2024). There is nothing more important to society than educating our […]
Redondo Beach parent starts online “Digital Lifeguards”
by Garth Meyer A new grassroots program from a Google engineer to help Redondo Beach parents navigate kids and the online/smartphones world is underway, it’s name stating its mission: “Digital Lifeguards.” The idea stemmed from last May’s Redondo Beach Education Foundation gala, when a man named Sumeet Sharma bid on a lunch with the district superintendent. […]