It’s not who, anymore, it’s Huey on 36th District ballot
Republican candidate Craig Huey, of Rancho Palos Verdes, has upset Democratic candidate and California Secretary of State Debra Bowen to claim a runoff position in the July 12 special election for the 36th Congressional District seat. Huey held a 202-vote lead over Bowen on election night, with approximately 9,000 absentee and provisional ballots remaining to […]
Redondo Beach teachers, principals shine on stage
The first piano notes of an all-too familiar piano tune come on. “Just a small town girl,” sings the female half of a choir arranged into a “V” in a school auditorium. The scene looks like something out of a certain popular TV show about gleeful, singing, dancing high school students – but in Redondo […]
Cornell University Hires Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin [VIDEO]
By Jose Flores at New Times, “California punk rock and higher education do go hand in hand. Hermosa Beach’s the Decendents named one of the most important punk records of the ’80s, Milo Goes To College, after its frontman Milo Aukerman’s departure from the band to study biology at UCSD. Hailing from Huntington Beach, the Offspring’s frontman […]
1920’s Mural unveiled in downtown Hermosa
To the cheers of a large crowd, volunteers on Saturday unveiled the first of 10 large murals planned for exterior walls around town, a recreation of a 1920s photo of downtown Hermosa, high on a north-facing wall of the downtown municipal parking structure. “This mural shows you the community spirit of this city,” Mayor Peter […]
Hermosa schools could see hefty layoffs
Hermosa’s two public schools could lose 20 percent of their employees, including 11 and-a-half fulltime teachers, and see increased class sizes, if state cuts force a “bare bones” budget to be adopted, the city school board has been told. Class sizes could grow from 25 to 30 in kindergarten through third grade, from 27 to […]
Bold New Swim Fashions from Diane’s Bikinis [PHOTOS]
Our 2011 swim fashions combine the clean lines of pure white swimwear from Diane’s Bikinis against the rich, vibrant colors found in two of our local yogurt shops, Froyo Yogurt on Pier Avenue and Lotus Yogurt on Hermosa Avenue. The shops’ bold splashes of color create a sharp contrast to the simplistic, mono color swimwear […]
Hermosa tattoos yes, body piercing no?
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is recommending that the Hermosa City Council ban tattoo parlors – and all other businesses – from piercing the navels and other body parts of customers within Hermosa Beach. The commission voted 4-0, with Sam Perrotti absent, to formally recommend the piercing ban, along with 9 p.m. closing times for […]
Hermosans’ disaster readiness unchanged
Hermosans’ readiness for a weather emergency, natural disaster or terrorist attack is largely the same as it was in 2009, according to survey findings announced by city commissioners. The city’s collective level of preparedness continues to be 4 out of a possible 10, representing no change from 2009, but an improvement from a 3.2 score […]
Hermosa sidewalk sweep smacks signs
Officials have announced a “sweep” of sidewalks in commercial zones to clear away outdoor signs, furniture and merchandise that are not authorized by city permits. “Our beautiful, pedestrian-friendly downtown is a major attraction for visitors and residents who wish to shop, eat and enjoy our outstanding retail establishments, restaurants and entertainment venues,” said Mayor Peter […]
Professional BMX rider Cory Bohan arrested on suspicion of public intoxication
Professional BMX rider Cory Bohan was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication after a disturbance in front of a Hermosa home early Friday morning, police said. Hermosa Beach Police Officers responded to an unknown trouble call about 1:20 a.m. Officers arrived and separated Cory Bohan from some other people, Sgt. Robert Higgins said. “They were […]
Crime Watch – Counterfeit Jewelry
Police were seeking an East Coast man suspected of selling an expensive counterfeit watch to a Hermosa jeweler, and who is wanted in Virginia, South Carolina, Florida and New York as well. The man, identified as Ian K. Kosloff, 34, of Bronx, N.Y., allegedly entered the store in Hermosa about 3 p.m. Monday, May 9 […]
Hermosa Beach: About Town
Plant Sale The Hermosa Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive. The event will feature reasonably priced beautiful plants, a bake sale, craft table, white elephant sale, and raffle of prizes donated by community businesses and individuals. All proceeds benefit […]
Man assaults woman in Manhattan Beach public restroom
An El Segundo woman claimed that a man struck her and threatened to sexually assault her last week in a Manhattan Village Mall bathroom if she didn’t hand cash over to him, police said. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, claimed to police that on May 9, she entered a stall in a public, women’s restroom […]
Moai Teams Start Walking. See Who’s Setting the Pace
Vitality City Walking Moais are underway, accumulating steps, forging new friendships, learning about the community and helping others through volunteering. Here’s an early report on activity by team. Congratulations to all the teams for their activity so far and special recognition for Ana Steenson’s team for recording the most steps as a team, most steps […]
Hands on art
For Mary Mallman, the petite potter who runs the Manhattan Beach ceramic studio in Live Oak Park, it’s a typical Thursday morning. A dozen adults are watching her hands with all the intensity of L.A. Phil musicians following maestro Gustavo Dudamel’s baton. Using a strip of wood caning, her fingers deftly work a kind of […]
Janice Hahn primary election night celebration [PHOTOS]
The Democratic Party most powerful elected officials and organizers turned out to celebrate candidate Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s first place finish in the 31st Congressional District primary election, which was called because of the resignation of Representative Jane Harman. Photos