Manhattan Beach former Junior King Brisson joins U.S. hockey team against China Thursday in Bejing Olympics
by Garth Meyer He knew they were there, to see him. At Yost Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich., in early January, representatives of U.S. Hockey took seats to watch a game. They were putting an Olympic team together — no tryouts. Michigan sophomore forward Brendan Brisson was who they were there to see. “That weekend […]
Letters to the Editor 2-10-22
Dangerous grandstanding Dear ER: It is critical for our community to know that if we fight Sacramento about housing elements, the state has the leverage to dismantle our planning department, and run the development authority themselves (“City Council considers defying State law requiring more housing,” ER Feb. 3, 2022). Some political grandstanding Manhattan Beach council […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 2-10-22
Spotlight: Super Bowl Run/Walk The Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10k Run & 5k Run/Walk returns Feb. 13 for a 44th year. Beginning at 200 Portofino Way, the race course will take runners along the Redondo Beach harbor, Esplanade and waterfront, with the course ending at the Seaside Lagoon. A 1K Kid’s Fun Run begins at 7 a.m., followed […]
Hermosa Beach new City Clerk Myra Maravilla
by Dan Blackburn Myra Maravilla has been named city clerk for Hermosa Beach, replacing Eddie Sarmiento, who took a job as Huntington Park’s city clerk in November. Maravilla most recently was a clerk specialist in Long Beach. She takes office this week, City Manager Suja Lowenthal said in a press release on Tuesday. Her starting […]
20 degrees in the kitchen – David Kohn is a knife sharpener to culinary stars and swordsmen
by Elka Worner When a fan asked cooking legend Jacques Pepin to recommend the best knife, he answered, “The best knife is a sharp one.” Chef Kori Sutton, who clinched Season 19 of “Hell’s Kitchen,” said well-sharpened knives mean smoother cuts. To achieve those cuts, Sutton relies on Manhattan Beach knife sharpener David Kohn. “This […]