Word on the Street – BeachLife hosts Tito’s Bloody Mary Contest
Bartenders Kerry McMenamin, and Natalie Bush, of Vista, on the Hermosa Beach Strand, were named winners of the First Annual BeachLife Bloody Mary contest, held Saturday, March 25. Over a dozen local bartenders participated in the Redondo Beach Education Foundation benefit, presented by BeachLife on the rooftop of the Sonesta Hotel in King Harbor. Judging […]
Beach buggies: The 2022 BMW 230i is a lively driver’s car, without the drama
by Craig Hymovitz BMW’s 2-series is positioned as more entry level BMW than top of the line. But it still manages to impress in just about every way, as it enters its second generation in 2022. Our Melbourne Red Metallic 230i tester was delivered with the M-sport package, which added nice visual and performance elements […]
Manhattan Beach Cars and Coffee at The Point
Story and photos by Craig Hymovitz Manhattan Beach Cars and Coffee organizer Connor Wohl resumed a three-year run at The Point, in El Segundo, last Saturday morning, January 29. The gatherings are scheduled for the last Saturday of every month, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and feature a mix of exotics, classics and specialty […]
Cars ‘Cruise at the Beach’ for Marines’ Toys for Tots
Cruise at the Beach hosted its 13th annual Christmas Car and Bike show in King Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 11. Daryl Boyd organized the annual show, which benefits the Marine Corp Toys for Tots toy drive. This year’s show included live music, games, raffles and visits with Santa. ER Photos by Craig Hymovitz
Beach buggies – BMW’s venerable 5-series is preserved with the the 2021 BMW 540i xDrive
by Craig Hymovitz When BMW adopted the larger, 7-series architecture for their 5-series stable, many enthusiasts wondered if that move would signal the beginning of the end for the legendary performance orientation 5-series. The jury is still out on that question, but BMW has made a number of improvements and revisions to the 2021 BMW […]
Spotlight on service Veterans Day at Green Hills Memorial Park
The 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was observed at Green Hills Memorial Park on this past Veterans Day. Colors were presented by the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, followed by a wreath laying ceremony, and remembrances by local veterans. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was unveiled at Arlington […]
Spotlight on cars
Photos by Craig Hymovitz Although Peninsula Cars and Coffee is not officially back until next month, a number of auto enthusiasts couldn’t wait. They gathered at the Promenade on the Peninsula on Saturday, April 3 with some of the Peninsula’s finest show cars. Peninsula Cars and Coffee is hosted by the Palos Verdes Concours d’ […]
Spotlight on charity – Boots, Brews and BBQ’s
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