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by Chelsea Sektnan When gyms closed and routines were disrupted in March 2020, many South Bay residents turned to running to stay active and connected. Local running clubs like the South Bay Runners Club and Fit4Mom Torrance quickly became a lifeline, offering not just fitness but a sense of community. “People gravitated toward outdoor activities […]
Then there is the second, third, fourth things: primary care, mental health, socialization and employment — Moonstone case manager Richard Pacheco by Garth Meyer “Sometimes we need to have honest, frank conversations with our friends and neighbors about our friends and neighbors’ need for housing,” said L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, at a ribbon-cutting […]
by Jefferson Graham Brenda O’Leary has been living in the South Bay for over 30 years, initially splitting a small place in Hermosa with five roommates, and then moving on to Manhattan Beach in 1991. “At the time, Manhattan Beach was the fun place to be,” she says, even with the daily commute to Century […]
By Garth Meyer Past the Warren Beatty handprints and up two escalators, then a stairway, to a row of screening rooms at the former Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, the Silicon Beach Film Festival continued Sept. 12 with a short film shot in the South Bay. The 33-minute “Regarding Rose” was written and directed by […]
One of the delights in life is to stumble across something wonderful by accident. The long-sought item found in a thrift store, the captivating tune when you turn on the radio, the roadside café visited on a whim that dishes out a great meal – all bring a particular joy. The word for this situation, […]
Casual restaurants in the South Bay tend to have a visual signature that is bright and cheerful – think of Good Stuff, Scotty’s, or the Ocean Diner as examples. Even the places that aren’t explicitly beach-themed look like a place you’d go on the way to or from the sand, colorful and welcoming. Compare this […]
by Garth Meyer Veteran South Bay actor, director and play producer Jack Messenger will present, direct and act in a staged reading of his play, “Thoughts and Prayers” at the Manhattan Beach Community Church Theater over Labor Day weekend, in three free performances. Donations at the door go to three gun safety charities. Messenger, the […]
Event Spotlight: Thursday, 1 AUGUST International Surf Festival Through Sunday, August 4. The 61st International Surf Festival event promotes four South Bay beach cities, the world’s best lifeguard service, and physical fitness for thousands of participants. Participants range in age from 8 years old to the late 80’s. The three signature events for the festival […]