South Torrance drummer Ezpelata to perform in Rose Parade
South Torrance High School drummer Nicholas Ezpelata, the school’s band snare captain, has been chosen to perform in the 127th Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
Endless Session, Day 147: My “routine”
I despise the word “routine.” It has such a melodramatic ring to it, and my daily dips in the sea with my big blue board are far from routine. Surfing is great for a person with possible borderline ADD such as myself — every single day the conditions are different, the waves have a different […]
A steak in the Mid-Century spirit: The Arthur J’s ode to simple ideas, elegantly executed
Executive chef David LeFevre brings 1950s era of steaks and cocktails to downtown Manhattan Beach Eating steaks has been a symbol of affluence for hundreds of years and not just on this side of the Atlantic. Beefsteak clubs were established in London as early as 1705. Wealthy members dined on steaks, baked potatoes, […]
Endless Session, Day 146: Trashed
Not only did it feel gross being in the water after a much-needed rain last night, it felt gross just outright walking on the beach today. I cruised lazily down to the ocean around noon, waiting out the morning for the wind to die down and turn slightly side-shore instead of directly west, the […]
El Segundo earns “Most Business Friendly” award
For the second time in less than a decade, El Segundo has been named the “Most Business Friendly City” among the 88 cities of Los Angeles County. The award, presented by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, recognized the city’s “tradition of excellence….taking a hands-on and active approach when partnering with its businesses.” The […]
Manhattan Beach pursuit ends in three arrests
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after an attempted traffic stop turned into a police chase, police said Wednesday.
Sammarco challenges Redondo Beach school safety; Keller responds
Redondo Beach District 4 councilman Steve Sammarco spends every morning taking his children to school, seeing campuses up close and personal on a regular basis. So he hopes that residents will understand when he gets a bit emotional about school security — particularly when he finds it lacking, as he has in light of recent […]
Beach Cities Sports: Baseball, running, volleyball and more
Volleyball: Former Redondo Union star Yaasmeen Bedart-Ghani helped the University of Texas women’s volleyball team reach the NCAA Division 1 semifinals for the fourth straight season Saturday recording eight kills and four blocks in the Longhorn’s 3-2 win over Florida. Bedart-Ghani, who was named to the All-Big 12 Freshman Team, and No. 3 Texas will […]
Sea Hawks earn top CIF honors in girls volleyball
On the volleyball court, much of the focus is on the hard-swinging, point scorers but the accolades would not be possible without the precision timing and placement of the ball by the team’s setter. Redondo setter Norene Iosia, considered among the best in the nation, was recognized Monday as the CIF-Southern Section Division 1AA Player […]
After a hot start, Mira Costa boys basketball team continues its slide, losing to Torrance
A season that started out hotter than late November’s heat wave for the Mira Costa boys basketball team with a six-game win streak turned as cold as the December deep-freeze currently blanketing the Beach Cities with a 50-43 loss to Torrance Tuesday night. After his team’s third straight loss, Mustang Coach Jeff Amaral said he […]