Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo Beach Cities Toy Drive begins 31st year
Beach Cities Toy Drive organizers and Manhattan Beach firefighters gathered Saturday at the Manhattan Beach firestation to launch the local toy drive’s 31st year. Unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Hermosa and Manhattan Beach fire departments. Toys will also be collected Saturday evening, November 18 on Pier Plaza prior to the Jeremy Buck […]
A Christmas lift: Susan Brooks, the Kiwanis Club, and a very special gathering
by Mark McDermott Many holiday gatherings will take place on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the next two months. Most will be warmed by the spirit of togetherness that animates this time of year. Many will include fine wine, beautiful music, and exquisite food. Some will be dedicated to larger causes. But on the afternoon […]
Little Company of Mary Sister Terrence Landini’s journey of faith and patient advocacy
by Tom Hoffarth Sister Terrence Landini spent five decades ministering to the sick at what is now Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance. She was a supervising nurse, director of human resources, and hospital board member. She also served as Superior of the Little Company of Mary Convent. Today, at 89, Sister […]
About Town Redondo: City loses two employees, fatal crash, allcove anniversary
Two city employees die City hall lost two workers in the same weekend Oct. 28-29 as longtime I.T. manager Jesse Martinez died unexpectedly and Laurie Koike died of cancer. Redondo Beach had not lost an active city worker in more than 10 years. Martinez spent his entire career as an information systems specialist with the […]
All the Light We Cannot See – Blind to storytelling [TELEVISION REVIEW]
When watching a filmed version, whether good or bad, of a popular or beloved novel, there are several things one needs to do. First, drop all expectations. Some things work on screen, others don’t. Directors and adapters have their own agendas, sometimes enhancing and often detracting from the underlying material. The resurgence of the mini- […]