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, […]
AES, from wetlands to wetlands
Birdman of AES: Redondo native David Moody has identified over 130 bird species on the site of the decommissioned power plant by Garth Meyer Four years ago, then-Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand asked David Moody to gather bird information about the AES power plant site for leverage in a possible deal for the city […]
Beach Cities Olympians Paris competition schedule
Four Hermosa Beach residents, two Redondo Beach residents, a Manhattan Beach resident and a Palos Verdes resident will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris next week. Hermosa residents Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng will compete together in women’s beach volleyball. Hermosa residents Chase Budinger and Miles Evans will compete in […]
Letters to the Editor 7-25-24
Mucked up Dear ER: Thank you for featuring Jules Muck (“Painting the Town,” ER July 18, 2024). It’s true, Muck’s Riviera Village dining deck murals were celebratory ribbons, which made it so disappointing when they were replaced with the current ode to blandness. Barbara Schratwieser Redondo Beach Whose mouth? Dear ER: This whole […]
BCHD board to decide this week on demolition bond
by Garth Meyer The Beach Cities Health District board will vote July 24 on whether to seek voter approval for a $30 million bond to tear down the old South Bay Hospital, and fund other items on the District’s Redondo Beach campus. The “BCHD Community Health & Wellness Measure” would pay for destruction and removal […]
Council sets bond for new police station, two fire stations
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach voters soon will decide whether to spend $93 million to fund two new fire stations, a new police headquarters and refurbishment of the police annex. The city council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to put a bond for these projects on the ballot, in November or next March. The vote would […]
MCHS: 2000 Olympian Eric Fonoimoana
Hometown boy Eric Fonoimoana caps an improbable run to Sydney, teaming with Dain Blanton to take Olympic Gold in beach volleyball by John Tawa Reprinted from Easy Reader, September 28, 2000. Eric Fonoimoana and Dain Blanton stood on the rain-soaked sand at Bondi Beach Tuesday afternoon on the verge of making history. The American […]
2024 Redondo Fourth of July 5K
by Garth Meyer A two-second winning margin highlighted the 31st edition of the Independence Day 5K Run and Firecracker Dash in Redondo Beach, put on by Village Runner July 4. Ayrton Ledesma, 26, crossed the finish line first in 14:38, outrunning Chris Frias, 33, at 14:40. Billy Atkinson, 22, came in third at 14:49. For […]
City draft general plan up-date meeting set for July 18
by Garth Meyer A public meeting will be held July 1 for the Redondo Beach Draft General Plan Update, at 6:30 p.m. at city council chambers. The General Plan Advisory Committee has worked since 2017 to review the city’s land use practices regarding conservation, recreation and parks, open space, and environmental and natural […]
A LA CARTE: Mongolian in Redondo, Brazilian in Hermosa, food festivals and other events
Steppes to the Beach: Thanks to a recent opening, Redondo has a curious distinction — it’s home to one of only two restaurants in greater Los Angeles serving real Mongolian cuisine. Ayan, which means “life” in Mongolian, is located in the former Denny’s at Artesia and Aviation. They opened last week, serving the dumplings, stir-fries, […]
About Town Redondo: Police coyote advisory, fireworks, street closings
Avenue I fireworks show canceled The annual Avenue I “Keep the Esplanade Beautiful” fireworks show will not take place this Fourth of July because of costs, according to Joan Irvine, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful founder. She noted that the price to put on the full festival – including live music and beer garden – would […]
Close finish at 31st Redondo Independence Day 5K
A two-second winning margin highlighted the 31st edition of the Independence Day 5K Run and Firecracker Dash in Redondo Beach, organized by Village Runner. Ayrton Ledesma, 26, crossed the finish line first in 14:38, outrunning Chris Frias, 33, at 14:40. Billy Atkinson, 22, came in third at 14:49. For the women, Abby Hong, 22, took […]
July 4th Fireworks returned to Redondo Beach
Huge crowds converged at the Redondo Beach Pier for the July 4th Fireworks celebration, where city officials returned to the classic format. Last year a drone show replaced Redondo Beach’s July 4th fireworks because of new environmental laws. However, the city voted 4-0 to bring back the traditional show for 2024. The city contracted with […]
Six South Bay Fourth of July fireworks shows, plus runs and pool parties
Redondo Beach Fireworks King Harbor, 208 Yacht Club Way 9 p.m. Bring your blankets or chairs and get ready for an amazing pyrotechnic show! The fireworks will be launched off a barge about 300 yards away from the Redondo Beach Pier. There will be several vantage points from the pier and along the beach to […]