SCHOOLS’ REPORT: RUHS Principal Bridi bows out, new principal search underway
by Garth Meyer Redondo Union High School Principal Anthony Bridi has left the post after three years, taking a new job within the district as principal of South Bay Adult School. Community engagement is now underway to develop a “leadership profile” for a new principal, according to Superintendent Nicole Wesley. The district hired a third-party […]
Finance director Steve Charelian retires after 35 year career with the City of MB
by Mark McDermott Finance Director Steve Charelian is retiring after a 35 year career with the City of Manhattan Beach. His final day is July 5. Charelian has served as the head of the Finance Department since 2018, taking over after his predecessor, Bruce Moe, was named City Manager. He had big shoes to fill. […]
Muratsuchi co-authors statewide school bond
The California State Legislature announced an agreement July 1 between Assembly and Senate leadership on a bill to send a $10 billion school bond to voters in November. Co-written by South Bay representative, Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, the “Kindergarten through Grade 12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act […]
About Town Redondo: Police coyote advisory, fireworks, street closings
Avenue I fireworks show canceled The annual Avenue I “Keep the Esplanade Beautiful” fireworks show will not take place this Fourth of July because of costs, according to Joan Irvine, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful founder. She noted that the price to put on the full festival – including live music and beer garden – would […]
TRAVEL: Summer Best Time to Visit Park City & Heber Valley
If you’re looking for a great place to visit this summer, may I recommend a location that doesn’t get the national park crowds, yet is close enough to any of the parks that you could hit both of them or more during the same trip? I’m sure you all know about Park City, the northern […]