Best of the Beach 2025 Winners Retail and Services
Gratitude for ‘the best’ The urge to recognize ‘the best’ is universal, even though everyone knows ‘the best’ is too subjective to be scientific. The best of awards are really gratitude ceremonies. They satisfy people’s need to express appreciation to those whose extra effort makes life a little bit richer than it would be otherwise. […]
Redondo Beach Iraq vet marks second book with skateboard, kayak trip
by Garth Meyer Iraq veteran and RUHS graduate Andrew Goldsmith’s second book was published Feb. 25, “The Mediocre Infrantrymen’s Guide to Ranger School” (Double Dagger Books), recounting his elite Army training before his second tour in Iraq. He now prepares for an estimated 220-mile skateboard and kayak trip in Georgia connecting two of the three […]
Light elected Redondo Beach mayor, Obagi Jr. reelected, Ford is next city attorney
by Garth Meyer Jim Light is the next mayor of Redondo Beach. Joy Ford is the next city attorney and Brad Waller the next District One city councilman. Chadwick Castle will represent District Two and Zein Obagi, Jr., retained his seat in District Four. Final unofficial election results were announced at 2 p.m. Thursday by […]
Redondo Beach “Church on the Beach” alleges religious discrimination by new county permits
by Garth Meyer A change in county permitting for beach events has led to a threat of legal action to keep Church on the Beach in its spot every Sunday, as it has been for the past 15 years. The matter arose last fall when Church on the Beach filed for new permits as an […]
Police Beat: knives and guns, HBPD full emplyment, Five MB Burglaries, $10,000 for shooting suspect
by Liz Mullen Hermosa Beach Police Department officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a gun in two separate incidents, in recent weeks, as well as two male transients wielding knives. Officers arrested the two men with knives and one of the men with a gun, but are still seeking two other suspects in […]
Redondo Beach introduces real-time street sweepers digital map
by Garth Meyer Redondo Beach Police have launched a new digital mapping tool to manage street-sweeper routes and inform the public about them. The Geographic Informations Systems (GIS) project gives residents updates in real-time each day – what the schedule is and when each street is finished being cleaned – so people know when they […]
ALLISON BATH: Ercole’s bartender fights cancer with community’s help
by Mark McDermott Last October, when Allison Bath learned about her stage four cancer diagnosis, she was sitting at a booth in Ercole’s Bar & Grill. Bath has been a bartender at Erocle’s for the past 13 years. Surrounded by co-workers and patrons, she broke down in tears as she hung up the phone with […]
El Segundo High School hosts AI conference, Chevron showcases Spot 2.0
by Ralph Doyle “AI Movement in Education” (AIM) was the title of a conference hosted by El Segundo High School and sponsored by Chevron on Tuesday, March 11. Local community leaders and educators attended the conference, which underscored the district’s commitment to integrating AI into its curriculum. El Segundo High School students led sessions exploring […]
Gambling Laws in Europe: Is Gambling Legal in Europe in 2025?
Europe gambling laws strive to create a prolific business environment for the operators and a safe environment for players, leading to ongoing changes. The key question— ‘Is gambling legal in Europe?’—has no single answer, as regulations vary by country. While the European Union promotes fair competition, it does not enforce a unified gambling policy. Instead, […]
Lawsuit targets Hermosa Beach’s short term vacational rental ban
by Kevin Cody A lawsuit that contends Hermosa Beach’s ban on short term vacation rentals in the coastal zone (1,000 feet east of the mean high tide) is unlawful has been filed by Hermosa resident Todd Koerner. Koerner was issued a $2,500 fine for advertising a room in his Manhattan Avenue home as a short […]