Fin whale dies on Torrance Beach, taken to submarine canyon
by Garth Meyer The body of a 51-foot juvenile fin whale was towed out to sea early Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, after it washed up on Torrance Beach still alive the evening before. Once reported, marine animal agencies converged, performing an abbreviated necropsy in the morning – an animal autopsy – while careful of the […]
Easy Reader 2024 Anniversay writing & photography contest Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention – Homage to Lord Tweedmouth by Ron Sokol Jesse was a golden retriever. He was the family’s dog, but really he was my dog. We spent a lot of time together in the South Bay, on The Strand, downtown Manhattan Beach, Riviera Village, Palos Verdes trails, Hermosa Beach, parks in Hawthorne, the Long […]
Redondo council discusses whether/how to move forward with instant-runoff voting
by Garth Meyer “I’m going to throw up the B.S. flag on this,” said Mayor Jim Light Aug. 6 during a city council discussion about whether to send the question of instant-runoff voting back to voters, to decide the mechanism to conduct the runoffs. “You can game the system, and people try to,” he said. […]
Police Beat: TNT, suspect story, garage fire, loaded gun, BB shooter
by Liz Mullen Tacos with traffic HBPD motorcycle officers will hold “Tacos with traffic” at El Tarasco, at 337 Pier Ave., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. Free tacos will be served. Officers will answer questions about traffic, including e-bikes, loud exhausts, speeding vehicles and neighborhood traffic issues. HBPD motorcycles will […]
Easy Reader 2024 Anniversay writing & photography contest Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention – Greek Odyssey A Greek World War I veteran finds his way through five countries and five languages to Manhattan Beach by Spiros H. Mikelotos Harry (Harilaos) was a Greek combat volunteer in World War I. He was also a loving father of three children and a loving grandfather of nine grandchildren. Harry […]
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Yuki Tsunoda: A Unique Journey in Formula 1 and Achievements in the 2024 Season
The 2024 season has marked a significant milestone in the career of Yuki Tsunoda, the young Japanese driver for Red Bull Racing. Despite fierce competition and pressure, Tsunoda has shown considerable progress and established himself as an important player within his team. This season has been challenging, and Tsunoda has proven that he can withstand […]
College Careers of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Players
The 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled to take place from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, August 11, will prominently feature beach volleyball. Team USA will be represented by four men and four women, forming two teams each. The women’s teams will consist of the dynamic duos Taryn Kloth-Kristen Nuss and Kelly Cheng-Sara Hughes. The men’s teams […]
Louisiana Beach Volleyball: How Nuss and Kloth Turned a California Tradition Upside Down
When we hear the phrase “beach volleyball,” images of sunny California, endless sandy beaches, and tanned athletes immediately come to mind. However, in 2024, this established picture is being decisively changed by two athletes from Louisiana. Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth are not just playing beach volleyball – they are rewriting the history of the […]
Easy Reader 54th Anniversary Writing & Photography Contest
An annual reminder Amidst all the news industry changes since Easy Reader began publishing half a century ago, reporting remains a newspaper’s core responsibility. Taking photos and writing with the goal of informing residents is what motivated Easy Reader’s early, volunteer staff. Each year, as a reminder of the paper’s purpose, we invite readers to […]