Getty’s graffiti black book
The years of living dangerously “L.A. Graffiti Black Book,” by David Brafman (Getty Publications, 166 pp., $35) by Bondo Wyszpolski Let’s give Angst the first word: “Is graffiti vandalism or art? Yes.” Street art, the kind you might notice on a nearby fence as you hop into your car to go to work, tends to […]
New Mira Costa Athletic Complex hosts return of MCHS athletes
The $39 million Mira Costa High School Athletic Complex was unveiled last Monday, albeit virtually, with the Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s release of a video tour of the sparkling new 79,000 square foot facility. The video was produced by Mira Costa students and featured several student-athletes as tour guides through the beautiful but empty […]
Redondo Beach Community Garden the tip of political iceberg
by Rachel Reeves Brianna Egan, 25, scanned her notes as she prepared for her presentation before the Redondo Beach City Council. She was pitching a community garden on city land, something she had been envisioning since returning home after a year volunteering with AmeriCorps, educating kids in rural towns about nutrition. Egan, who’s studying toward […]
Redondo Beach waterfront study to include Seaside Lagoon, public boat launch
by Rachel Reeves A public boat launch, reconfiguration of Seaside Lagoon, and a new sport fishing pier are among the Redondo Beach waterfront features to be considered by a plan the city council authorized at its March 16 meeting. An RFP (request for proposals) to develop the plan, which is estimated to cost between $200,000 […]
“Six Minutes to Midnight” – A close call [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Six Minutes to Midnight,” directed by Andy Goddard and written by Goddard, Celyn Jones and Eddie Izzard, was an interesting idea that never quite jelled. Eddie Izzard, the star of this production, spent a great deal of time as a child in a small town on the south coast of England called Bexhill. Bexhill was […]
“Senior Moment” – Best forgotten [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Senior Moment,” directed by Giorgio Serafini and written by first timers Kurt Brungardt and Christopher Momenee, is not a terrible movie, it’s just not a good one. The story is as old as the protagonists. Seventy-something Victor Martin, retired test pilot, resides in Palm Springs and lives for his Porsche. Never married, Martin is narcissistic […]
Kevin Sousa and Latch Key Kid Perform March 25 in FREE Livestream
Hermosa Beach singer and songwriter Kevin Sousa will be performing this Thursday, March 25, 6-7 p.m. with his band in a free livestream event put on in partnership with Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and BeachLife Festival. The virtual event will also feature performances by Manhattan Beach’s Gavin Heaney, known in the music industry as […]
All Three Californian NLH Teams Look Set To Miss The Playoffs
The 2019-20 NHL season’s disappointment looks set to continue for Californian franchises this campaign, with all three looking likely to miss out on the playoffs again. There is still an outside chance that one of them will turn their fortunes around and represent The Golden State on hockey’s biggest stage, although it looks increasingly unlikely. […]
Three best Netflix shows to watch in 2021
There are countless avenues of fun and entertainment on the internet. YouTube is full of short & entertaining video clips while there is also no dearth of engaging content on Facebook and Twitter. However, nothing beats Netflix for an immersive experience, not even the most popular online casino game. Below we have listed the three […]
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Strategies
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Strategies It’s important to understand that professional rehabilitation for any injury, no matter how small, is important to speed the healing process and avoid possible complications. From a paper cut to something far more severe, it is critical to seek out expert help as soon as possible. In the case of spinal […]