Redondo Beach goes to 100 percent renewable power; option to choose less
by Garth Meyer The city of Redondo Beach will join Manhattan Beach to offer 100 percent renewable energy for homes and businesses by next October. A 4-0 city council vote Dec. 7 set the new policy, to increase rates for consumers two to three percent, with an option for anyone to opt out. The estimated […]
Peninsula January 2022 Calendar
Ongoing: Skating by the Sea This winter, enjoy outdoor skating on a synthetic ice rink at the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. The rink is open through Dec. 31. Advanced reservations strongly recommended. To make a reservation or for more information, go to rpvca.gov/1456/Skating-by-the-Sea. Daily tree lighting Celebrate the season with Terranea […]
COVID-19 Omicron likely already in Beach Cities
by Mark McDermott No cases of the newly emerging Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus have been officially reported in the Beach Cities, nor has there been an uptick in cases indicative of a winter surge. But Dr. William Kim, the chief medical officer for the Beach Cities Health District, said Omicron has almost certainly […]
House burns in south Redondo
Fire engulfed a house Tuesday night, Dec. 14, in the 700 block of South Broadway, near Topaz Avenue, with no suspicious activity found by the Redondo Beach Fire department after an investigation. The homeowner of the structure said Wednesday morning that the damage was extensive, and that it was a single-family residence occupied by two […]
La Penita says ‘adios’ Hermosa, hopes to relocate
by Dan Blackburn La Penita Mexican restaurant, a popular Hermosa Beach fixture for 43 years, will serve its last meal at its present location on Saturday at the end of business, 10 p.m. The beloved ,family owned, neighborhood restaurant has been at the corner of Longfellow Avenue and Manhattan Avenue since 1978. The family previously […]
Cars ‘Cruise at the Beach’ for Marines’ Toys for Tots
Cruise at the Beach hosted its 13th annual Christmas Car and Bike show in King Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 11. Daryl Boyd organized the annual show, which benefits the Marine Corp Toys for Tots toy drive. This year’s show included live music, games, raffles and visits with Santa. ER Photos by Craig Hymovitz
Jackpot in a Casino: What It Is and How to Hit It
Playing slot games in an online casino is more exciting if a gamer has the opportunity to receive the main prize that goes beyond the number of standard winnings. It’s all about the jackpot. Knowing that you can hit the grand prize in a few spins will make your game even more exciting, agree? […]