Letters to the Editor 11-2-23
Sacramento silences ‘Voices’ Dear ER: I agree with Redondo Beach City Councilmember Nils Nehrenheim that California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s review of the ballot initiative from “Our Neighborhood Voices” (to return zoning control to local municipalities) misrepresents the facts (Local zoning vs. state rules,”, ER October 19, 2023). But let’s not miss the real motive […]
MB Chamber honors MB’s Best
Familiar Manhattan Beach fixtures, such as Love & Salt, whose lineage dates back over four decades to owner Sylvie Gabriele’s father Guy; and less familiar figures such as Lifeguard Captain Tom Seth, whose career also dates back four decades, were recognized last Friday, October 20, during the Best of Manhattan 2023 Awards Dinner. The dinner […]
Hermosa approves free holiday meter parking, with reservations
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach’s holiday tradition of placing red bags over silver meters from Black Friday until Christmas Day received unanimous Council approval at the Tuesday, October 24 Council meeting. But the approval was preceded by a lengthy discussion about the program’s costs to the city, and benefits to businesses. A staff report put […]
Letters to the Editor 10-26-23
Rolling back time Dear ER: We resided at 3500 The Strand from 1974 to 1979. At that time the connection between Hermosa Beach Strand and the Manhattan Beach Strand was a ramp. All day long, and deep into the night,10 speed bicyclists, and rollerbladers would come soaring down the ramp and swerve around the corner, […]
Letters to the Editor 10-19-23
Beach cowboys Dear ER: Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be e-bikers (Council takes another spin at revising e-bike regs,” ER October 10, 2023). Anna Tattu Hermosa Beach Bike herds Dear ER: I commend Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paul LeBaron and Councilmember Mike Detoy for using stats, and common sense, and not […]
Guests parking permits return, but not for landlords
by Kevin Cody Almost all residences within Hermosa Beach’s residential parking district, west of Morningside and Loma drives, will be eligible for a single guest parking permit under a plan approved by the City Council at its Tuesday night meeting. The popular permits had been eliminated under a parking permit plan the council approved in […]
Council takes another spin at revising e-bike regs
by Kevin Cody What Mayor Justin Massey described as a “disconnect between data and perception,” prompted the Hermosa Beach City Council, at its Tuesday, October 10 meeting, to direct staff to update city E-bike regulations. The perception Massey referred to was the popular belief that e-bikes on The Strand pose a public safety threat. The […]
Francois gets leadership role over outgoing mayor’s protest
by Kevin Cody The Hermosa Beach City Council voted 4 to 1 at a special council meeting last Thursday, October 5, to name Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey to replace Raymond Jackson as mayor, and to name Councilmember Dean Francois as mayor pro tem, replacing Masssey. The vote followed a tradition tracing back to the […]
PSM to host Art auction For IA Arts
The former Jacobs Surf shop on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach will be the site of ART 310, an auction featuring the works of a dozen local artists Saturday evening, October 21. The former surf shop is now the offices of marketing agency PSM Communications Arts. Proceeds will benefit the Indivisible Arts (IA) Creative […]
John John Florence drops in on local groms
Photos by Ken Pagliaro (KenPagliaro.com) Two time World Surf League Champion, and 2020 Tokyo Olympian John John Florence drew a capacity crowd Tuesday, October 3, at Gallery 208 in downtown Manhattan Beach. Florence was in town to promote a “pop up” sale of his surf apparel at the gallery, and to attend a screening of his […]
Letters to the Editor 10-12-23
Stand by your neighbor Dear ER: Hermosa City Manager Suja Lowenthal stated at the September 26 Hermosa Council Meeting, “The ROW (Right of Way) option allowed for members of the South Bay to take a one-seat ride to LAX or Downtown.” (“Hermosa Beach to review Metro Line stance after Redondo Beach council complains,” ER September […]
Lobster puts up two-fisted fight
by Kevin Cody Greg de Lamare’s brother Dave won the Dive N’ Surf Lobster Monster contest about 10 years ago. Their dad, Ron, holds a second place finish. And finally, after missing just one Lobster Monster contest since 1993, Greg has his own podium finish, a first place. The de Lamares left Alamitas Marina aboard […]
Letters to the Editor 10-5-23
October surprise Dear ER: The thing that is so odd about the Hermosa Beach Octoberfest is that the Hermosa Beach City Council has been at war with the local restaurants and bars, and the solution and new tradition is to bring the booze right out into the street and invite children (“Hermosa Beach Oktoberfest a […]
Guest parking passes to be reconsidered by HB council
by Kevin Cody The Hermosa Beach City Council agreed 5-0 Tuesday night to reconsider issuance of guest parking permits to residents in the parking district west of Morningside and Loma drives. Parking permits allow free parking at roughly 1,500 yellow meters on Hermosa Avenue and neighboring streets. Guest permits were discontinued under a new parking […]
Letters to the Editor 9-28-23
Hermosa right of way support is wrong Dear ER: I was disappointed to see The City of Hermosa Beach support the Metro Green Line Extension ROW (right of way) option in their recent letter to the Metro Board of Directors. I agree with all their points on why more public transit is needed in the […]
About Town MB: Car Show
The 5th Annual Downtown MB Car Show, presented by the Manhattan Beach Police Department K-9 Unit and the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Association, takes place Sunday, October 1. Proceeds benefit the MBPD K-9 Foundation, a non-profit that supports current and former MBPD police dogs. Spectator admission is free. “We’ll feature over 200 cars — everything […]