Escalating e-biker confrontations trigger escalating e-bike restrictions in Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan
by Kevin Cody On opening night of the BeachLife Music Festival, two Fridays ago, May 3, a second generation Beach Cities business owner, and his girlfriend, a 20-year Beach Cities resident with two firefighter sons, left headliner Sting’s performance early to beat the exit crowd. As they were walking to their nearby condominium a group […]
BEST OF THE BEACH: XYZPDQ’s rock ‘n’ roll dream seems bound to come true
by Mark McDermott Unlikely dreams are a part of rock and roll mythology, from a 12-year-old Elvis sneaking into the Black areas of Tupelo, Mississippi, to hear the blues played at the juke joints, to Eddie Van Halen leaving his classical piano behind to play electric guitar with his brother at their Pasadena elementary school’s […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 5-16-24
Spotlight: Sunday, May 19 Tour de Pier at the Iconic Manhattan Beach Pier Tour de Pier is a unique cancer fundraising event that brings participants together for a five-hour outdoor stationary bike ride at the Manhattan Beach Pier. In addition to the cycling, Tour de Pier, includes music, a free Health & Fitness Expo, healthy […]
CIF SOUTHERN SECTION FINALS: Mira Costa boys volleyball comes up short against Loyola
by Mark McDermott In a clash of archrivals who also happened to be the two top ranked boys volleyball teams in the nation, top-ranked Mira Costa just couldn’t get over the hump. The Mustangs lost in straight sets to the Loyola Cubs in a match that was closer – and for Mira Costa, more frustrating […]
Police Beat: MB bad boys, my ebike, odd couple and more ebikes
by Liz Mullen MB bad boys The Manhattan Beach Police Department is investigating an incident in which 10 juveniles accosted three juveniles, striking one of them and stealing property. The incident occurred on May 4 at the Metlax Plaza. MBPD officers were called to the scene after someone reported juveniles were fighting. When MBPD officers […]
On Local Government: The “Save Their Butt” tax
by Bob Pinzler If all goes according to plan, on the November 2024 ballot property owners in our three beach cities will be asked to approve a 30-million-dollar tax measure which the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is calling a “Health and Wellness Bond.” It should be called the 30-million-dollar fix for their screw-ups. Let’s […]