Governor Newsom signs Bruce’s Beach bill into law
by Mark McDermott and Gavin Heaney Video by Jefferson Graham, Photos by Kevin Cody Governor Gavin Newsom came to Manhattan Beach Thursday morning and signed S.B. 796 into law, paving the way for Los Angeles County to return beachfront land which was historically Bruce’s Beach to the descendants of the family who lost the […]
Get vaccinated against COVID, or get fired, Hermosa Beach Council tells city employees
by Dan Blackburn Hermosa Beach employees must be vaccinated by November 12, or they will no longer be allowed to work for the city, unless they have a medical or religious exemption. The policy was adopted by the City Council on a 3-2 vote Tuesday night, following a long discussion Apart from full- and part-time […]
Mira Costa High School retires Olympian McPeak’s volleyball jersey
by Paul teetor Former Mira Costa High School volleyball star and three-time beach volleyball Olympian Holly McPeak, was recognized with the retirement of her number 7 jersey Tuesday night, prior to the Mustang’s match against Redondo Union. Following the ceremony, the Mustang’s paid tribute to McPeak’s legacy by sweeping their arch rival 25-19, 25-19 and […]
EDUCATION: Pennekamp named a Blue Ribbon school
by Mark McDermott Pennekamp Elementary was named a Blue Ribbon School last week, by the United States Department of Education. Nationwide, only 325 schools were given the status, including 28 other schools in California. Miguel Cordona, U.S. Secretary of Education, in his announcement, brought attention to the difficult circumstances schools faced during the last year. […]
Restaurants to pay a fee for outdoor dining in Manhattan Beach
by Mark McDermott The Manhattan Beach City Council last week implemented a $1 per square foot fee per month for restaurant use of public space for outdoor dining decks, a pandemic relief measure enabled by the city a little more than a year ago, which, until now, was free. The fee structure was devised by […]
“The Addams Family 2” – 2 little 2 late [MOVIE REVIEW]
In an act of mercy, no mention shall be made of the creative team behind this ill conceived poorly executed animated film. Clearly the adults behind this hodgepodge are too far removed from meaningful childhood to remember that even toddlers like a story with a clear plotline and action that makes sense. Did it […]
Redondo Beach ‘Driveway to nowhere’ finds place to go
A driveway access used by a wheelchair-bound woman until it was demolished by Redondo city workers has been rebuilt after a three-year saga involving a phantom garage, unpermitted remodeling and consternation at City Hall. The repaving in August by Redondo Beach Public Works was celebrated with a ribbon cutting attended by city officials Sept. 7. […]
‘Stop the mandates’ rally Saturday
America’s Healthcare Workers for Medical Freedom is holding a protest in Torrance at Lomita Boulevard and Medical Center Drive against mandatory vaccinations, Oct. 2, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information visit instagram.com/americashcwformedicalfreedom.
“Women’s March for Reproductive Rights” set for Saturday
A rally and sidewalk march will take place Saturday, Oct. 2, in Redondo Beach, in support of the national “Women’s March for Reproductive Rights,” to be held in more than 500 cities across the country. The local event starts at Veterans Park at 8:30 a.m., with a rally featuring speaker Al Muratsuchi, state assembly representative, […]
Redondo Beach Police Beat: Burglaries, vehicles stolen and recovered
Crime activity reported the week of Sept. 10 to 16: — Commercial burglary in 1800 block of Hawthorne; door of business broken into, no loss reported. — Residential burglary in 2700 block of Vanderbilt Lane; suspect attempted to enter residence by breaking window, no items taken. — Vehicle burglaries were reported in the […]
Redondo superintendent applauds district COVID protocol
“The question I’m never asked is, ever, and I think it’s an important question, is how confident are you in RBUSD’s management of the COVID process and protocols,” Redondo Beach Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Steven Keller said at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Then he answered his question. “This place is solid as a […]
Dylanfest 31 — Torrance Cultural Center, Sept. 25, 2021
