Sandman, Sandwomen contest a generational Hermosa tradition

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Video by Brad Jacobson “Sandy Claw’s” 5th and 6th Street Hermosa Beach neighbors represented two generations and two decades of competing in the Hermosa Beach Sandman contest.  “Sand Santa Helix’s” builders came from Palos Verdes, North Carolina and New York. They were competing for the first time after having learned from the web site 23 […]

Letters to the Editor 12-12-24

An educated vote Dear ER: I would like to join with the Redondo Beach teachers in expressing gratitude to our community for approving Measure S, the $278 million Redondo Beach school bond on the November 5 ballot (“Redondo Beach election results,” ER November 7, 2024). There is nothing more important to society than educating our […]

Monero (XMR): Understanding the Private Cryptocurrency

  In the vast digital landscape of financial rebellion, few narratives are as compelling as that of Monero (XMR), especially for those seeking to buy bitcoin anonymously.  This is more than a cryptocurrency story; it’s an epic of privacy, rebellion, and the unyielding quest for financial sovereignty. Born in 2014, this cryptocurrency was created with […]

How Wearing a High-Quality Watch Can Help the Environment

Wearing a high-quality watch is more than just a style statement or a practical tool for keeping time—it can also contribute to environmental sustainability. By choosing durable, responsibly-made timepieces, you can reduce waste, support ethical manufacturing practices, and promote long-lasting alternatives to fast fashion. Here are just a few ways that wearing a shigh-quality watch […]

Ten Photographers Take on Manhattan Beach 2024 Fireworks

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A group of ten photographers got together this year to showcase the annual Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks for a video unlike previous editions.  What if each of them showed the display from a different point of view throughout the city? (Watch the results above.) And that’s exactly what they did. Evelyn Schmitt, who lives on […]