Hermosa Mayor Jackson State of the City a celebration of the city
Story and photos by Kevin Cody State of the City addresses typically resemble wonky workshops featuring power point presentations about the previous year’s council legislation and capital improvements. Hermosa Beach Mayor Raymond Jackson’s State of the City Thursday night, September 14, took its cue from Porky Pig’s classic, 1942 Loony Toons, “Who’s Who in the […]
Redondo council lauds skate park, hours may expand
by Garth Meyer Open for four months now, the city skate park on the pier has become “very, very popular,” Police Chief Joe Hoffman told the City Council at its September 12 meeting. By council request, he presented a report on the status of the park, assisted by Lt. Corey King, making four recommendations. First […]
Support swells for Browning in ALS fight
by Kevin Cody The South Bay surfing community is rallying support for surf filmmaker, and former professional surfer Greg Browning, who was recently diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Childhood friends Keith and Derrick Brewer have established a gofundme site to help with what is anticipated to be substantial medical fees. “This is a place […]
“Rad Dads” up security at Redondo school
by Garth Meyer Wearing yellow vests, walkie-talkies at their sides and whistles around their necks, they watch arrivals every morning at the school entrance for an hour and 15 minutes. “Rad Dads” is a new program to enhance security at Riviera Hall Lutheran School in Redondo Beach. This month, fathers of eighth-graders stand watch. In […]
About Town Redondo: City hall communications, new Chamber of Commerce office
City looks to improve communications, customer service The City of Redondo Beach is set to begin a new project to improve its customer service. The six-month effort, approved by the city council at its September 5 meeting, includes monthly team meetings and city-wide customer service training with a focus on consistent messaging to residents. “The […]
Black soul and Greek legends
Oedipus sings the blues “The Gospel at Colonus” at the Getty Villa by Bondo Wyszpolski Whatever else one may think about “The Gospel at Colonus,” the reinterpretation of “Oedipus at Colonus,” it’s hard to deny that this is an innovative production. Furthermore — and it’s being performed through Sept. 30 at the outdoor amphitheater in […]