In memoriam: Bob Courtney, the king of courtroom comity
by Kevin Cody [Editor’s Note: Attorney and long time Hermosa Beach resident Robert E. Courtney passed away Sunday, Dec. 1 at age 89. In the following 2007 interview, Coutney talked about the changes in the practice of law over his then four decade long career.] The defendant had been convicted of rape and murder. The […]
Treat for the eye and palate, Patrick Molloy’s is worth a special trip for the holidays
by Richard Foss Most Irish bars and restaurants in America celebrate the food and traditions of the Irish diaspora, not the folks who stayed in the auld sod. The difference is profound – while Irish-Americans have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in pubs since the 1870s, pubs in Ireland were closed on that day until the […]
About Town Redondo: Hot Dog On a Stick to return to Pier, Loewenstein not running for mayor
Loewenstein not running for mayor Eight-year city councilman Todd Loewenstein will not be a candidate for mayor next March. The District Two representative and former two-term Redondo Beach Unified School District board member told Easy Reader Monday that he weighed the question for the past year, before making his decision in November. “It’s been a […]
XRP vs ADA: Key Parameters to Compare
Explore the key differences between XRP and ADA. Compare consensus mechanisms, transaction speeds, costs, ecosystems, and compliance to choose the right one. XRP vs. Cardano (ADA): Which is Right for You? In the crypto world, it’s all about finding the best investment that fits your style. Some prefer playing it safe with Bitcoin, while others […]
Manhattan Beach Police’s bomb dog, Rio, and bite-dog, Troy, keep the bad guys at bay
by Mark McDermott Imagine a scenario that goes something like this: thousands of people are gathered at the Manhattan Beach Pier for an event, and a lunatic, armed with explosives, has decided this would be the perfect place to make a violent statement. Our hero in this story isn’t who you might expect her to […]