Springfest returns after three-year absence
by Garth Meyer Springfest, the annual carnival held at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center parking lot, returns April 13-16 for the first time since 2019. The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, and again in 2022 because of police and fire costs cut from the city budget due to […]
Church and surf
The Easter beach service of King’s Harbor Church gets underway Sunday, April 9 at the edge of Redondo Beach. Below, clouds begin to break Easter morning. Photos by Garth Meyer
Community Garden approaches opening at Alta Vista
The first Redondo Beach Community Garden is taking shape at Alta Vista Park, with planter boxes built and a rental application-period about to open. The 27-box garden is expected to open in May or June. On March 4 and March 11, about 35 volunteers gathered to work at the site. The City Public Works Department […]
King Harbor Yacht Club marks 2023 “Opening Day”
King Harbor Yacht Club’s “Opening Day” for boating season was held Sunday, April 2. The event is modeled after traditions in the northeast, where boaters must wait for the ice to melt to begin boating. “With our 365-day SoCal season, local boaters joke that the only ice is in their drinks,” said Mark Hansen, King […]
Emdee, Horvath saluted, new councilmembers sworn in
by Garth Meyer Two new Redondo Beach city councilmembers, a new treasurer, and a veteran city clerk were sworn in Tuesday night following farewell comments from termed-out councilmembers Laura Emdee and Christian Horvath. Treasurer Steve Diels, who did not seek reelection, was also saluted in a night that included an earlier reception. “It has been […]
Almost Open
A man breaks in the new skate park on the Redondo Beach Pier Thursday afternoon, March 30. Several skateboarders used the not-yet-open, still enclosed-by-chain link fence park, skating past construction equipment. The session ended after a Redondo Beach Police Officer was seen watching from a railing above. The opening date has not been announced. Photos […]
Police ask public to help find shooting suspects
Redondo Beach Police are asking help in finding the suspect alleged to have shot and wounded a person in a car in the area of North Lucia Avenue, and Agate Street early Friday morning March 31. Police responded to a report of a theft of a catalytic converter at 5:25 a.m. In the initial investigation, […]
Plant cleanup part of Pustilnikov-AES dispute
by Garth Meyer AES site majority owner Leo Pustilnikov’s bankruptcy filing is partially tied to a question about who will pay for an environmental clean-up of the 69-year-old power plant. In court records filed since the Feb. 21 bankruptcy – the day before a scheduled public auction of the site – representatives for each side […]
About Town Redondo: Sea Lion rehabilitated, 27-year sentence, new city finance director
Sea lion found in King Harbor Yacht Club kitchen released A malnourished sea lion found in the King Harbor Yacht Club kitchen in January has been returned to the ocean after two months of rehabilitation at San Pedro’s Marine Mammal Care Center. The animal, named “King” for where it was found, was transported to […]
City closes book with $2 million CenterCal settlement
by Garth Meyer Last Friday evening, Redondo Beach City Attorney Mike Webb announced the city will pay $2 million to settle five lawsuits by CenterCal/Redondo Beach Waterfront. The statement followed a 5-0 closed session vote by the council to approve the settlement. Upon Webb’s announcement, the five councilmembers applauded. The lawsuits were related to breach-of-contract […]
Redondo quits League of California Cities
by Garth Meyer The City of Redondo Beach ended its membership in the League of California Cities last week after more than 80 years. The 3-2 city council vote March 21 came after Councilman Todd Loewenstein told of viewpoints being shut down at the League’s annual conference last fall in Long Beach. “Their mission is […]
About Town Redondo: Juneteenth, Public Works votes, home design standards
City to mark Juneteenth each year A unanimously approved city council resolution Tuesday night makes Juneteenth an annual celebration in Redondo Beach. The city Historical Commission and Library have been directed to create related events each year on June 19. “To actually educate people,” said City Councilman Nils Nehrenheim. “It’s about the day, and the […]
Harbor wrecking
A Jilk Heavy Construction worker goes to use a pole to retrieve a piece of wood Monday from the Redondo Beach Sportfishing Pier. Demolition of the 1960s structure is set for completion by May, in time for the BeachLife Music Festival, starting May 5. Jilk, the contractor, started by strengthening the pier’s pilings so they […]
Redondo election aftermath: Kaluderovic wins District Three city council seat
by Garth Meyer Paige Kaluderovic is the new Redondo Beach District Three city council representative, beating Candace Nafissi in the March 7 election by a final count of 1,411 votes to 1,330. Results were announced last Thursday by City Clerk Eleanor Manzano. This was Kaluderovic’s first run for public office. Nafissi, a veteran member of […]
Pride flag to fly at Redondo City Hall in June
by Garth Meyer An LBGTQ+ Pride flag will be flown over city hall in June to commemorate Pride Month. The action was approved by a unanimous city council vote Tuesday night. The flag, yet to be purchased, will fly under the American flag, and the State of California flag. “There’s been a lot of community […]
About Town Redondo: Election results near, Pier filming
Final election results coming Thursday The Redondo Beach Municipal Election 2023 final vote totals are set to be announced at noon Thursday. As of Tuesday, more than 3,700 votes remained to be counted, according to City Clerk Eleanor Manzano. She will report the final results in a broadcast from city hall, which may be viewed […]