ELECTION 2022: Measure A parcel tax defeated in a landslide
by Mark McDermott Measure A, a $1,095 parcel tax proposed by a citizen’s initiative, was emphatically rejected by Manhattan Beach voters in Tuesday’s election. The measure was opposed by 68.8 percent, a total of 4,830 voters, with 31.20 voting in favor, or 2,190 voters. Councilperson Joe Franklin, a leading voice opposing Measure A, said that […]
New Manhattan Beach Kinecta Federal Credit Union flagship evokes past and future
by Kevin Cody The word Kinecta appeared on Redondo Police chief Keith Kauffman’s skate helmet at the 2017 King Harbor Skateboard Championships. It appears regularly on pop-ups at South Bay Boardrider and Jimmy Miller Foundation surf contests. It appears on team T-shirts at the Skechers Friendship Walk and the Tour de Pier. It’s on checks […]
Letters to the Editor 6-9-22
The butterfly effect Dear ER: The South Bay community is fortunate to have Suzanne Evans (“Hermosa Beach Flowers of the Valley School Dune, ER June 2, 2022). Her back dune restoration at Hermosa Beach Valley school, coupled with the integration of school kids into the project is an example to other schools and cities. South […]
Bay Watch Community Calendar 6-9-22
Spotlight: Redondo Village festival returns The Riviera Village Summer Festival returns for its 44th year. Enjoy exhibitors, a beer garden, live music, rides, food and more June 24 – 26. The hours are 4 – 9 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. […]
5 Fashion Tips for Glasses-Wearers
In the past, wearing glasses was seen as seriously uncool. However, wearing glasses has become not only more accepted but also a fashion statement in its own right. Several years ago, people were even wearing fake glasses to be part of the trend. Even though glasses are much more fashionable now, some people still […]
“Fanny: The Right to Rock” – End game [MOVIE REVIEW]
“Fanny: the Right to Rock” chronicles the rise and fall of one of the best bands you’ve never heard of. Looking for a way both to fit in and to stand out in high school, Jean and June Millington, Filipina Americans, decided that hard rock was their ticket to ride. Jean, on bass, and June […]