Investing in Education: Will Redondo Beach Voters Support New School Facilities in 2024?
So, here’s the big question on everyone’s mind in Redondo Beach: Will voters back the $278 million bond measure to upgrade our school facilities in 2024? This hefty proposal from the Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) aims to revamp schools, but what’s the buzz in the community? What’s the Bond Measure All About? […]
ELECTION 2024: Redondo Beach seeks $93 million for two new fire stations, police station
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach voters will decide on Nov. 5 whether to approve a $93 million bond for two new fire stations, a new police station and refurbishment of the police annex. The annex – next to Redondo Union High School auditorium – is “office space,” as described by Police Chief Joe Hoffman to […]
Letters to the Editor 9-12-24
Champagne harbor Dear ER: Tear down an existing revenue generating business for a non revenue generating, $25 million dollar boondoggle that no one in Redondo wants (“Redondo Beach boat launch could mean teardown of restaurant,” ER September 5, 2024). That makes no sense. As a Redondo Beach homeowner and taxpayer, I don’t want a dime […]
About Town Redondo: Pier vacancy interest, Muratsuchi book bill
City reports “lots of interest” in two Pier vacancies Greg Kapovich, Redondo Beach waterfront and economic development director, reports that the about-to-close Craig’s Hot Dog On a Stick should give way to a new tenant on the Pier. “Hey, not to worry, I don’t expect it to be vacant for long,” said Kapovich, describing what […]
Redondo Beach City Council formalizes exception to street sweeping rules
The Redondo Beach city council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to adjust its municipal code to formally allow residents to re-park their cars during street sweeping hours after the sweeper and the city’s enforcement car has gone by. The amendment was proposed by Police Chief Joe Hoffman after he studied the issue, following the police department’s […]
Best Things College Students Can Do in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is known for its vast sand beaches, vibrant harbor, and incredible sunsets. It is famous for its long history, which can be traced back to Juan Rodriguez, a Spanish explorer who began his exploration of the area in 1512. He discovered Santa Monica Bay, and currently, it is a leading tourist destination and […]
Redondo chooses contractor for potential boat launch
by Garth Meyer In the latest chapter of a story begun in 1959, the Redondo Beach city council voted 5-0 to choose a contractor to design a boat launch in King Harbor, the city’s contribution not to exceed $650,000. Dave Sharobee, city senior management analyst, who drafted the request for proposals, set the stage at […]
Council picks ranked-choice voting for runoffs
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council voted 5-0 Tuesday to establish ranked-choice voting as its method for instant-runoffs in future elections. City voters approved instant-runoff last year, but it was left to the council to decide how specifically to go about it. At the Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting, Councilmembers continued a discussion from […]
Redondo Beach’s Marino joins the 1% century club
by Delilah Aguilar Redondo Beach resident Irene Marino joined the exclusive 1% club of the population that reaches 100 years old. Marino celebrated the occasion at home surrounded by family and friends at a Hawaiian-themed birthday bash on Sunday, July 28. Marino moved to Redondo in 2013 to be with her daughter Cheryl Marino, son-in-law […]
Redondo Beach first city to sign “Good Neighbor Pledge”
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council voted 4-1 to sign a “Good Neighbor Pledge” not to move homeless people out of the city into others – in light of a June Supreme Court decision. The vote at the Tuesday, August 6 meeting was not conditional on neighboring cities singing the pledge. The document […]
About Town Redondo: New harbor master, General Plan Update environmental report
Designated harbor master part of 4-year RBFD deal As part of a new, four-year labor agreement with the Redondo Beach Fire Department, a new Harbor Master will be assigned as a “single-point person” at the King Harbor Marina station for a one-year trial. Captain Curt Mahoney will report to Interim Fire Chief Patrick Butler, who, […]
Police chief: Redondo e-bike efforts seeing results
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach Police Chief Joe Hoffman reported progress on the e-bike front in an Aug. 6 update to the city council, saying accidents are few, complaints are down and enforcement is up. “Overwhelmingly, people are saying we want more enforcement,” he described about input at RBPD town events over the past six […]
BCHD Campus: Planning Commission starts work on zone’s Floor Area Ratio
by Garth Meyer In a special meeting of the Redondo Beach planning commission Aug. 1, the panel discussed the draft General Plan Update, including Floor Area Ratio for the Beach Cities Health District campus. It concluded with a vote for city staff to bring examples to a second meeting on the topic next week. Floor […]
Letters to the Editor 8-8-24
Follow the sweeper Dear ER It’s not rocket science (“Redondo suspends courtesy re-parking during street sweeping,” ER August 1, 2024). You simply have the Redondo Beach parking enforcement officers follow the street sweeper, working hand-in-hand, so people can park back on the street as soon as the street sweep passes. With all due respects to […]
Redondo suspends courtesy re-parking during street sweeping
by Garth Meyer A change in Redondo Beach parking enforcement during street sweeping hours has drawn protests after a longstanding courtesy was lifted. The Redondo Beach Police Department made an announcement July 25, regarding the change. The city council will discuss the matter Sept. 3. Previously, people were allowed to re-park their cars during street […]
Council votes to continue psilocybin mushrooms discussion
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach City Councilmembers Nils Nehrenheim and Zein Obagi, Jr., will draft a resolution for the city to consider supporting decriminalization of psilocybin mushrooms in California, following a 2-2 vote July 23, broken by Mayor Jim Light. Councilman Todd Loewenstein was absent. Councilmembers Scott Behrendt and Paige Kaluderovic opposed drafting the resolution, […]