Manhattan Beach finances “Okay at this juncture,” says city finance director
As a result of its reserves and what he described as “prudent financial management,” city finance director Steve Charelian said his city’s financial position is “okay at this juncture” in the economic slowdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus warnings bring smiles to Hermosa Beach residents.
Warnings around Hermosa Beach about the coronavirus, rather than scaring people, are making them smile, thanks to a creative crew at city hall. Ideograms on park signs of a surfboard, two skateboards, a bicycle, a beach umbrella and a dog on a leash are explained by a headline that reads, “What does six feet of distance mean in Hermosa Beach?”
Community Teams to Make Galleria a County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Facility
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been busy opening more than 30 COVID-19 testing sites throughout the county, including the first site in the South Bay at the Galleria in Redondo Beach. The Galleria location has administered more than 4,200 tests since it opened April 3. The drive-up testing site is available […]
NEFT VODKA® USA, INC., Presents: Vodka After Dark, a Virtual Cocktail Party Series
NEFT VODKA® USA, INC., Presents: Vodka After Dark, a Virtual Cocktail Party Series A Live Cast, Interactive Fundraising Series Supporting the South Bay Bartender Community NEFT Vodka, the award-winning, ultra–premium vodka handcrafted in the Austrian Alps, today announced that it will be hosting a weekly Facebook Live streaming show to raise financial support and awareness […]
Beware of COVID-19 Scams and False Claims
News of COVID-19 serology tests coming to market have created confusion in the general public. Many are wondering what the difference is compared to tests being administered at testing sites around Los Angeles County and whether these tests can diagnose whether a person has COVID-19. With increasing COVID-19 scams and false marketing, it’s important to […]
Pop-up poke, a new pizzeria, Goat Hill migration, take-out ecology, and more dining news
Life Beneath The Surface: The “For Lease” signs are down at the former Ragin’ Cajun on upper Pier Avenue in Hermosa, which will soon become another branch of El Tarasco. This looks like a savvy move, which will give them dine-in space without much competition in food style or price point in the immediate neighborhood. […]
COVID-19 infections resume rise in Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo
Almost all of the South Bay experienced an increase in COVID-19 infections over the previous week. Hermosa Beach went from 17 to 22 cases, Manhattan Beach from 55 to 63, Redondo Beach from 84 to 94. Torrance went from 159 positive cases to 220.
Silver Linings of a Quarantine at the Beach
By Ali Steward, MPH, Beach Cities Health District Dear Beach Cities, It’s been a few weeks since life as we knew it was turned upside down. But maybe a silver lining is that our perspectives have been upended, too. It’s still essential that we stay home and adhere to the latest public health guidelines, with […]