Two slices of bread with ideas between them
History books say that the idea of putting meat between slices of bread was invented by an inveterate gambler sometime in the 1770s. John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich (and yes, there is a town in England called Sandwich) was a talented civil servant, patron of music and sports, and also a member of the notoriously […]
On Local Government – Is Green Line DOA?
by Bob Pinzler When the Metro Green Line (now the C line) opened in 1995, its primary goal was to provide a commuter link between the aerospace industry in the South Bay to more affordable housing in the Norwalk area. As a side benefit, the intersection of the Green with the Blue Line (now A) […]
All Ball Sports: UCLA Coach Cronin won’t make excuses. So, here they are
by Paul Teetor As a general rule, I’m opposed to making excuses for bad things that can happen to any team in any given game. As my uncle Alvin used to tell us street kids back in the day, “Never complain, never explain.” But for this one time only, because UCLA Coach Mick Cronin won’t […]
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Word on the Street – BeachLife hosts Tito’s Bloody Mary Contest
Bartenders Kerry McMenamin, and Natalie Bush, of Vista, on the Hermosa Beach Strand, were named winners of the First Annual BeachLife Bloody Mary contest, held Saturday, March 25. Over a dozen local bartenders participated in the Redondo Beach Education Foundation benefit, presented by BeachLife on the rooftop of the Sonesta Hotel in King Harbor. Judging […]
Former Paramedic and Firefighter Turned Author, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur – Caesar Rondina
We are all impacted by our surroundings and have different experiences that shape our personalities. Similarly, when authors write, they are inspired by their history and life experiences. Gender, ethnicity, and financial class all have a significant influence on their writing. As a result, the more you know about authors, the more you will grasp […]