ELECTION 2024: Manhattan City Council candidates face off at Rotary Club forum
by Mark McDermott The six candidates vying for three seats on the Manhattan Beach City Council in the November 5 election squared off for the first time Monday morning in a forum organized by the Rotary Club. The candidate forum, which took place at westdrift Hotel, was moderated by outgoing Councilperson Richard Montgomery and resident […]
Restaurateur-commissioned study questions Redondo Beach boat launch plans
by Garth Meyer Chris Bredeson is a co-owner of Captain Kidd’s and the new Riviera Mexican Cantina, just across the parking lot from each other in the section of the Redondo waterfront known as Mole D. This is where the city has proposed building a long-sought boat launch. Last month, city councilmembers approved the hiring […]
Taking flight with “Madame Butterfly”
Retooling the past “Madame Butterfly” – a review by Bondo Wyszpolski This is a heartbreaking melodrama during which the audience is likely to cry and shed tears, and you may do so as well without embarrassment. That’s because we lose ourselves in the sensuality of the story and not in its ingredients, the historical accuracy […]
Mid-Continental cuisine at Ayan in Redondo Beach
Ecology determines the evolution of every cuisine, and places with mild weather and clusters of microclimates have an advantage. This is why as a general thing, places that are dry, cold, and flat don’t loom large in the culinary world. They’re unlikely to be agriculturally productive or have much to offer in terms of vegetables […]
The Science of a Knockout: What Really Happens in the UFC Octagon
It’s the moment every UFC fan craves: a perfectly timed knockout that leaves everyone gasping, fighters down, and the audience in awe. Whether it’s a devastating punch, a sneaky kick, or a surprising elbow, the knockout is as electrifying as it is unpredictable. But what actually happens when one fighter connects just right and the […]
Theodosia Marchant has found a safe place, a sanctuary, at ShockBoxx in Hermosa Beach
Stepping into her world by Bondo Wyszpolski Home. It’s a simple word, but its implications are vast. Home is not just where we return after a long day at the office or a week in Maui. It’s a refuge, an oasis, a place where we can lean back, prop up our feet, and feel secure. […]