Mission Accomplished: Bill Brand did what he came to do. But his final message was that the fight for the Redondo waterfront is not over
by Mark McDermott Mayor Bill Brand knew the finish line was approaching. He’d had a frank conversation with a palliative care doctor not long after being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in both his brain and lungs. Brand was an engineer and thought like one, both in his unlikely political career and in his approach […]
Hermosa Beach Bank of America closes. Future use of century old bank building unknown
by Kevin Cody What appeared to be graffiti artists tagging the downtown Hermosa Beach Bank of America Wednesday morning were actually Sunset Sign workers hired to remove the bank’s signs. Their black spray can paint was meant to cover up all vestiges of the Bank of America name, a worker said. The building, which has […]
A LA CARTE: Surprise openings and closings, popup goes permanent, whiskey dinner, and other dining news
Surprises on MB Boulevard: I was sad to see Gallery 208 close because I liked the art on display and the friendly attitude of the staff. I had expected another retail space to replace it. That’s not what’s happening – the building is being remodeled into a restaurant space that will offer three levels, including […]
Cheney calls Trump a threat, ‘the cause of our time’
by Elka Worner Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney told a sold-out crowd at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center that Donald Trump is a threat to Democracy, and a tyrant supported by Republican enablers willing to spread his lies. The Republican stalwart from Wyoming received two standing ovations at the Jan. 27 Distinguished Speaker event. She […]
EDUCATION: Why MBUSD schools are facing budget cuts and layoffs in 2024
by Hibah Samad The Manhattan Beach Unified School District anticipates reducing expenditures by nearly $11.3 million over the next two years. On January 10, Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget, kicking off the state’s six-month budget process. “While there is a long way to go before MBUSD has an approved state budget for the […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 2-15-24
Thursday, February 22 Dr. Lisa Genova Distinguished speaker series RB A Neuroscientist and #1 international best-selling author, Genova is one of the world’s leading experts on Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases, their origins, and the state of current research in the quest for their cures. 8 p.m. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach […]
Letters to the Editor 2-15-24
Profile in courage Dear ER: Redondo Beach will sorely miss our great Mayor Bill Brand. Despite his battle with stage IV lung cancer, Mayor Brand relentlessly pursued shutting down the AES power plant, revitalizing, and not supersizing our waterfront, fought for local land use control (rather than allow corrupted, pro-developer state laws), keeping the Metro […]
Slot Machines Vs. Table Games Online – What is More Profitable?
Slot machines and table games have long coexisted in the casino world. Both offer excitement, entertainment, and the chance to win big. However, which game category holds the most profit potential for players in today’s online environment is still debatable. Mathematical factors and programmed payout structures strongly influence how lucrative slots and tables are. Let’s […]
“Increasing concentration with the help of “Lion’s Mane”: An easy recovery”
“Discover the benefits of Lion’s Mane mushroom capsules for mental clarity and concentration. Learn easy ways to incorporate them into your daily diet.” Lion’s mane mushroom has been used historically in ancient cultures as both a food item and a medicinal supplement. Now, it’s hit the mainstream market and is filling up shelves in wellness […]