Maria Sharapova touches down in her adopted hometown, Manhattan Beach
The buzz started with two words that spread through the crowd faster than a teenager’s tweet: “She’s here.” Dozens of squealing fans surged forward and a swarm of photographers started flashing away. The only things missing from the suddenly glamorous sidewalk scene were a purple velvet rope and a muscular doorman with a bad attitude. […]
America’s Cup visits Redondo Beach
The oldest trophy in all sports paid King Harbor Yacht Club (KHYC) a visit on Friday, May 3. The 162-year-old America’s Cup traveled with to Redondo Beach, at the behest of KHYC Staff Commodore Jerry Martin, who worked with the America’s Cup Committee, Team Oracle, and the Golden Gate Yacht Club to make the arrangements.
Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council awards $24,000 to 6 Mira Costa scholars
At the final Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council luncheon of the school year last week, the group awarded $24,000 in scholarships to six graduating Mira Costa High School seniors, who were selected from a pool of more than 200 applicants. The scholarships are funded through contributions from various for-profit and non-profit organizations, Coordinating Council luncheon raffles […]
Soroptimist reflects on 60 years serving Manhattan Beach community
In the fringes of World War II, then 26-year-old Bette Deziel and her husband Don opened a jewelry store in downtown Manhattan Beach. It was 1952.
Opera review: “Van Gogh” and “Tell-Tale Heart”
Loosely based on letters from Vincent van Gogh to his brother Theo and billed as a reflection on the last day of his life, Michael Gordon’s portrait of the Dutch painter plays up the torment and the sordidness rather than playing up the vibrancy. Staged by Long Beach Opera and presented recently at the BixbyKnollsExpoArtCenter, […]
Local photographer showcases beach life at Fiesta Hermosa
For ten years local Daniel Sofer has sold his iconic locally-focused images at the annual summer kick-off event, Fiesta Hermosa. “I started shooting volleyball in the 90s,” said Sofer, who had a second-story office at Pier Plaza for nine years. “I just shot things that were outside my door.” When he first began taking photographs […]
Perry Park in Redondo Beach re-opens
The mayor and City Council re-opened Perry Park on Tuesday, unveiling a series of newly renovated features and a bronze plaque to commemorate the donors who made them possible. Improvements include new play equipment and surfacing, basketball goal structures, fencing, and bleachers, and the following sports field upgrades – replacement of dugout and spectator area […]
About Town in Redondo Beach: Week of May 23
Memorial Day Redondo Beach will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the new Veterans Memorial in Veteran’s Park. Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi will deliver a speech, and the Redondo Union High School band and Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Band will provide music. The service will be followed by […]
Redondo Beach veteran skates 900 miles for charity
Redondo Beach man Andrew Goldsmith, a 28-year-old veteran of the Iraq War, is skateboarding 900 miles to inspire and empower fellow veterans. Goldsmith and Bob Harington will leave Brookings, Oregon on Sunday, May 26, and head south along the California coast to begin the long-distance skateboarding journey, by which they aim to raise charitable donations […]