Dinner and a show, Trinidadian street food, one less Hawaiian, and more restaurant news
A Little Dinner Music: The live music scene was one of the many casualties of the pandemic, but one restaurant is working on a way to bring back the excitement of new tunes and the joy of a good meal, together. Baran’s 2239 has partnered with One Talented Universe, which has a high-tech performance space […]
Of palettes and paddleboards
Paintbrush and surfboard Catching an art wave with Zen Del Rio It was my last question of the afternoon, but it might as well have been the first: So tell me, Zen, how did you get your name? “While my mother was pregnant with me, in 1957, she had the pleasure to see a Zen […]
Being Black in Manhattan Beach not a black and white issue: Three perspectives
Three perspectives on being Black in Manhattan Beach, sometimes complimentary, sometimes clashing, were shared last Thursday during a three-hour forum on “implicit bias” hosted by the Manhattan Beach City Council. Manhattan Beach’s 35,522 population is 85 percent white, and .08 percent (290) Black.
Maskless in public to get $100 fines, angry Manhattan Beach council orders
Fines of $100 for not wearing masks in public while not social distancing were approved on a 4 to 1 vote by an angry Manhattan Beach City Council.
COVID Q&A with Dr. William Kim
By Dan Smith, Beach Cities Health District Q: My friend just tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do now? Dr. Kim: The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that anyone who has been in close contact (see below) with someone who has COVID-19 should quarantine themselves for 14 days. If you begin to experience […]
Buick’s Enclave Avenir is the perfect luxury family hauler
Beach Wheels Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the 2020 Buick Enclave Avenir crossover sport utility vehicle. The seven-seat Enclave Avenir continues to put in a stellar performance in terms of both luxury and performance and remains one of Buick’s best efforts to date. Simply put, it’s a pleasure to drive. Step inside […]