Consultant pitches downtown Hermosa Beach Business Improvement District
by Kevin Cody Downtown Hermosa Beach moved a step closer to forming a Business Improvement District (BID) last week during a presentation to downtown business and property owners by Kelly Rankin, from the legislative consulting firm of Civitas. “We’ve been talking about this for about 500 years,” quipped Ed Hart, owner of Maximus Salon, and […]
Into the Octagon – Former Mira Costa wrestler Jean Paul LeBosnoyani fights for his place among the champions of mixed martial arts
by Kevin Cody Friday night (May 19), former State number 5 ranked Mira Costa High School wrestler Jean Paul LeBosnoyani will enter the octagon at the Gil River Resort and Casino in Arizona to fight former Colorado State All American wrestler Jacobi Jones for the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Lightweight Championship. The lightweight division is […]
Letters to the Editor 5-18-23
Georgia on my mind Dear ER: I just got back from Savannah Georgia, where I stayed at the JW Marriott Riverfront (“Council denies Pustilnikov appeal of builder’s application,” ER News May 11, 2023). It’s an old power plant converted into a hotel. Why can’ Redondo do something like that with the AES power plant? Marc […]
Summer Reading 2023
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King, On Writing A good book, a bicycle and the world is yours to explore. I don’t remember even needing a towel at the beach. Coming out of the water, rolling in the warm sand and baking ourselves into sugar cookie doneness seemed sufficient. But books, well, […]
HB Museum Pushes the boundary
A screening of a documentary about the Japanese family whose land is now occupied by Mira Costa High School, and an exhibit recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hermosa Beach Ironman highlight the summer offerings by Hermosa’ Beach boundering pushing museum “Grandpa Cherry Blossom” by Maddox Chen Thursday May 18, 6 p.m. The Hermosa Beach […]
Mind and body workouts at Beach Cities Health District
The Beach Cities Halth District offers a full range of physical and mental health programs throughout the summer, beginning with a focus on Mental Health Month of May. Mental Health First Aid Trainings Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches how to recognize and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll learn how to […]
Richstone’s Affair of the Heart means showing up for the kids
Vera Jimenez and husband Brian Herlihy, of Redondo Beach; and Sharon, and Barry Taylor, of Manhattan Beach, were recognized as the Richstone Family Center Affair of the Heart 2023 Honorees last month. Nearly 500 guests raised over $500,000 at the annual event at South Bay Porsche. Richstone CEO Roger Van Remmen, after thanking guests for […]
Ocean Competition 2023
The complimentary sports of surfing and paddling are central to the South Bay lifestyle South Bay Boardriders/Spyder Surf Contest 42nd Street, Manhattan Beach Saturday, May 20 The 7th and final contest of the SBBC 2022-23 Surf Series contest is open to the public as well as club members. Professional judges, and an electronic scoreboard put […]
Kids camps South Bay 2023
Aqua Surf Experience an epic summer surfing adventure at Aqua Surf Camp, where safety, skill-building, and stoke unite. With a 3:1 camper to instructor ratio, our camps in Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach welcomes surfers ages 5-17 at all levels. Our seasoned staff will empower your camper with ocean knowledge, confidence, and lasting friendships. (310) […]
Letters to the Editor 5-11-23
Douse the fire study Dear ER: The Redondo Beach Fire Department study is a huge waste of Redondo taxpayer money (“Redondo City Council stalls on fire study public review pane,” ER May 4, 2023). It is a huge waste of City staff time and resources. 90 percent of Redondo residents oppose moving our local fire […]
Schools awarded big share of $3.1 million from Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship walk
The first Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk in 2009 drew 1,700 participants, and raised an impressive $220,000. Last October 30, the 14th Annual Skechers walk drew a crowd estimated at 19,000, and raised $3.1 million. During a check presentation ceremony last month at Top Golf, over half of the walk’s proceeds were […]
Mechanic Doug Christopher ran life on a handshake
by Kevin Cody Shortly after midnight on the morning of January 18, 1988, Doug Christopher, and Bennett Talsky met up in the King Harbor Yacht Club parking lot. Christopher was there to check on his 65-foot bugeye ketch, Pandora. Talsky was living on his 32-foot Tollycraft, and had come ashore as a precaution. The previous […]
Letters to the Editor 5-4-23
Bike path redo Dear ER: After observing The Strand in Hermosa Beach on especially busy days, I wonder what the City Council of the early 1970s would think. What with e-bikes, scooters, roller skaters, joggers and pedestrians, would they wish that they hadn’t rejected LA County’s bike path? Even though e-bikes under power on The […]
Letters to the Editor 4-27-23
E-bike tipping point Dear ER: I had just returned from the desert Sunday, and was working in my garage when I heard yelling and screaming. When I peered out, several males on e-bikes with full masks turned onto 19th Court doing 30 to 35 miles an hour. I was appalled at the speed. They were […]
Hermosa Beach Surfer Walk of Fame 2023
Photos by Mike Balzer and Steve Gaffney (SteveGaffney.com)
Coast Pharmacy owner Frost active in schools
Longtime Beach Cities business owner, community volunteer, and family caregiver Helene Frost peacefully passed away on Easter Sunday morning, April 9, following a long illness. She was 85. Frost was known to many in Hermosa Beach through the Pier Avenue pharmacy, Coast Drug Store, which she and her husband Garrison owned from 1972 to 1995. […]