Santa drops in on surfers at Jack’s/SB Boardriders contest in Manhattan Beach
Photos by Steve Gaffney (SteveGaffney.com) by Kevin Cody Surfing Santa and his surfing Elf Jani dropped in on surfers at Jack’s Surf/South Bay Boardriders’ season opening contest on Saturday, Dec. 10 in El Porto. Santa made sure a storm lingering off shore stayed offshore until the sold out contest, with over 200 entries, ended in […]
Meanwhile, down in San Pedro…
Making a show of it Ron Linden has championed artists for over two decades by Bondo Wyszpolski When the gallery director resigned from Los Angeles Harbor College, Jay McCafferty knew who to ask to take over her position. “And I said sure,” Ron Linden recalls. “I’d had limited experience when I was fresh out of […]
Council okays 10-year Athens trash contract, with 45 percent rate increase
by Kevin Cody A 10-year contract with Athens Services for trash pick up, and street sweeping was approved by a unanimous vote of the Hermosa Beach City Council Tuesday night. The contract includes a 45 percent rate increase for trash pickup, spread over three years. The contract also includes an annual increase equal to the […]
Spotlight on Community – La Venta Holiday A new family tradition
Meg Walker, along with the entire team at La Venta Inn, hosted a whimsical family holiday event On November 27. It was a wonderfully wintery, crystal-clear afternoon to spend with family at the historic estate. The views were endless and captivating outside, and inside. There were sugar cookie decorating stations with cookies made that morning […]
Santa’s swell Strand for Mychal’s Learning Place
by Kevin Cody A sea of Santas flooded the Hermosa Beach/Manhattan Beach Strand Saturday morning. The occasion was the Fourth Annual California Santa Stroll, in support of Mychal’s Learning Place. The more than 800 Santas was a record, despite the threat of rain, according to Mychal’s founding executive director Ed Lynch. Each stroller was offered […]
Mira Costa vs Rolling Hills Prep Girls Basketball
Photos by Ray Vidal
25th Annual Peninsula Parade of Lights
Photos by Tony LaBruno Civic, school and youth organizations, marching bands, drill teams, equestrian units and local businesses all participated in the Rolling Hills Estates Parade of Lights on December 3, marking the traditions 25th year. Awards included the Mayor’s Trophy for the best local entry, and the Susan Seaman’s Founders Award. Judging was provided […]
3 of the Best Breweries and Bars in the Hermosa Beach Area
If you’re planning on visiting the Hermosa Beach, CA area, you’re in the right place. If you are someone that loves a beer or two, this guide of the three best breweries and bars in the area might be what you need. It’s always a good idea to grab a drink with friends after […]