Greening too much of a good thing, council finds
by Kevin Cody During a party last month for Hermosa’s newly elected council members, a Strand resident complained to Police Chief Paul LeBaron that e-bikes riders speeding on The Strand aren’t being cited. “Not true,” another Strand resident who overheard the remark said. He complained he had recently been cited. E-bikes are perceived as both […]
Not your parents’ museum, nor chamber of commerce
by Kevin Cody Two of Hermosa’s stodgiest institutions embraced the torrent of fresh thinking unleashed by lifting of COVID restrictions at the start of 2022. The Hermosa Beach Historical Society set aside its preoccupation with the town’s early history for shows about its contemporary history. The Chamber of Commerce lifted the lid on “third rail” […]
Hermosa schools hold steady, scores, fundraising on rise
by Kevin Cody Four years ago, Stephen McCall was appointed to the Hermosa Beach School Board because he was the only challenger to seek election. This past November, when McCall decided not to seek reelection, retired Hermosa Beach school teacher Catherine Barrow was the only challenger. As a result she too was appointed, without undergoing […]
Voters favor status quo, reject retail dope sales
by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach’s crowded Nov. 8 General Election ballot portended significant change to the landscape of Hermosa politics. The ballot listed eight candidates for three open council seats, and also measures to legalize cannabis stores, tax cannabis sales, increase the local sales tax by .075 percent, and rescind the city’s outdated civil service […]
SMALL BUSINESS – Dennis Jarvis, Chip Herwegh open gallery in downtown MB
by Kevin Cody The former Third Gallery location, at 208 Manhattan Beach Blvd., in downtown Manhattan Beach, is now an actual gallery. Third Gallery, a women’s boutique, recently moved from its longtime Manhattan Beach Boulevard location a few blocks south to the former Cotton Cargo boutique location, at 815 Manhattan Avenue. Cotton Cargo, which opened […]
Chamber nominations open for Best of Hermosa awards
The Hermosa Beach Chamber is accepting nominations for honorees at its Best of Hermosa gala, to be held Monday, February 6 at the Lighthouse Cafe. Heading the honors is the Person of the Year award, for an individual who donates time and talent to the community. Other awards include: Best of Hermosa, for a business […]
Letters to the Editor 12-22-22
Health exam of the facts Dear ER As he has done for many months, Mark Nelson continues to mislead residents about the Beach Cities Health District’s (BCHD’s) proposed Healthy Living Campus Project (HLC) (“Healthy Living Campus needs health exam,” ER December 15, 2022). Nelson may have the best intentions, but in his most recent 600 […]
Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club annual lunch with Santa
The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club hosted its annual lunch on Wednesday, December 14, with Santa for clients of Arc, which helps individuals who are developmentally disabled. Visting with Santa and Mrs. Claus are Arc coordinator Regina McGill, and client Rick Junis. Newly elected Hermosa Beach Council Member Rob Seamann and Kiwianian Corrine Ybarra Volunteer as […]
Council okays 10-year Athens trash contract, with 45 percent rate increase
by Kevin Cody A 10-year contract with Athens Services for trash pick up, and street sweeping was approved by a unanimous vote of the Hermosa Beach City Council Tuesday night. The contract includes a 45 percent rate increase for trash pickup, spread over three years. The contract also includes an annual increase equal to the […]
Santa’s swell Strand for Mychal’s Learning Place
by Kevin Cody A sea of Santas flooded the Hermosa Beach/Manhattan Beach Strand Saturday morning. The occasion was the Fourth Annual California Santa Stroll, in support of Mychal’s Learning Place. The more than 800 Santas was a record, despite the threat of rain, according to Mychal’s founding executive director Ed Lynch. Each stroller was offered […]
Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council named its students of the month
The Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council named its students of the month at its November luncheon, ( left to right) Isla Sellers (Robinson Elementary) Eve Prodromides (American Martyrs), Brent Torres (Mira Costa High School) Sandra Baxter-Nuzzi (Manhattan Beach Middle School),Naomi Abraham (Grand View Elementary), and Grayson Nugent (Robinson Elementary). Grand View Elementary student of the month […]
Prolific pandemic “Together Again!” at Malaga Cove Library
“Together Again!” at the Malaga Cove Library Gallery is an exhibit of art produced during the pandemic by members of the Palos Verdes Art Center Paletteers. The exhibit illustrates the ability of art to spread hope and joy,” a spokesperson for the exhibit said. The exhibit includes art by Palatteer Virginia “Jenny” Wyper, who passed […]
Fundraiser for local guitarist Derick Salguero
A fundraiser for local guitarist Derick Salguero will be held at Project Barley Taps and Grill on the International Boardwalk in King Harbor on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. The popular and gifted 18-year-old performer broke both legs in a motorcycle accident on November 18, and is now recovering at Rancho […]
First surfboard shop plaque proposed for downtown MB
by Kevin Cody In 1950, the State of California created a new sales tax category, for surfboard sales. The first retail shop to be issued a sales tax license under the new category was Surfboards by Velzy. Dale Velzy had been shaping balsa boards under the Manhattan Beach pier until the city ordered him off […]
Letters to the Editor 12-08-22
Ideology isn’t partisanship Dear ER: The results of the Manhattan Beach elections were not about partisanship. They were about ideology. Those are two different concepts. No one brought party politics (partisanship) into our election. I myself voted for the two winning city council candidates, and for all I know at least one of them looks […]
Fun in Hermosa – USA soccer and sand berm
