Kevin Ellison: Bolt from the beach
After a mid-week practice in October, Kevin Ellison sat wondering what direction his team – and his professional football career were going. The San Diego Chargers were coming off a humiliating 38-28 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the former star athlete from Redondo Union High School and safety from USC was having difficulty making […]
Hudson House: Spirited food
The emergence of gastropubs has created the perfect solution for those who love the ambiance of a good bar, but also appreciate the finer things in life. One of the most popular in the South Bay is Hudson House, which opened in the space vacated by Grog on Pacific Coast Highway. Going here to dine […]
Letters Feb. 11, 2010
Manhattan oil drilling proposal
Dear ER:
First off, Mark Machuszek, you live in MB, so when you vote in favor of approving speculative drilling in your beloved city, then maybe I’ll spend more than two minutes considering your lame argument before I completely take you to task on McPhearson oil’s bogus lawsuit (“Apologize, then drill,” ER letters Feb. 4, 2010).
Super feat: Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K
Five years ago, the furthest thing on Melissa Williams’ mind was walking a 5K, let alone running the 3.1 mile distance. But when the 24-year-old, who has fought to overcome childhood obesity, completed the 5K race at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10K event on Sunday, it was merely one step toward a loftier goal […]
Teens pulled from a mighty riptide
Three teens were thanking the lifeguards for their lives after they were pulled from a powerful riptide as long as the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Green signs okayed, rental regs rejected
The City Council has agreed to place business-sponsored signs with ecological messages on roadsides, rejected a plan to regulate party-hardy rental homes, and finalized water conservation measures. The council moved to contract with the company EcoMedia to place at least eight signs with environmental messages on Hermosa streets. The signs will also bear the names […]