Archive for March 2010
Katie Costello at Live at the Lounge [VIDEO]
The continuing adventures of Katie Costello
When she looks back on it, Katie Costello is pretty sure she was out of her mind. She was 17 and – at least technically speaking – a senior at Mira Costa High School. But in the waning days of 2008, she found herself – of her own admittedly odd volition – alone in New…
Read MorePolice search for man who shot at officer
An intense, ten hour manhunt failed to locate a man suspected of shooting at a Redondo Beach police officer in the early hours of Monday morning.
Read MoreCouncilman Steve Diels sues Republican congressional candidate Pete Kesterson
Redondo Beach Councilman Steve Diels last week filed a lawsuit against Republican congressional candidate Pete Kesterson and the California Secretary of State, protesting Kesterson’s ballot designation. Kesterson’s states that his occupation is “taxpayer advocate.” Kesterson, a Redondo Beach resident and chair of the city’s budget and finance commission, subsequently withdrew his proposed ballot designation and…
Read MoreWee Man’s Chronic adventure
Jason “Wee Man” Acuña is a pro skateboarder, a professional jackass, and perhaps the most popular dwarf the world has ever known. Now he is also a purveyor of fine tacos, bringing Wee Man’s Chronic Tacos to the South Bay. Mainly, though, he just wants to have fun.
Read MoreNotes from a one-man relief effort
Hermosa shopkeeper Bryce Toney has spent the past month on a one-man relief mission to Earthquake-torn Haiti, along the way falling in love with the bouyant children and adults he came to serve. His dispatches from the field tell the tale.
Focus narrowing in a mega-lawsuit
Unless attorneys for the city beat long odds with an appeal attempt, they will find themselves trying to convince a jury of the danger of a once-planned oil drilling project, with municipal bankruptcy hanging in the balance. Attorneys for the city have asked the state Supreme Court to consider intervening in a 12-year-old breach-of-contract lawsuit…
Read MoreFor the Kids
About Town
Ballot effort Volunteers said they will collect signatures for a proposed ballot referendum to bar the state government from diverting from cities certain funding for transportation and public safety. Friday afternoon at the Farmers’ Market at Clark Stadium, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Pier Plaza. For more information call 310-846-7843. In the cards…
Read MoreAbout Town
Nurse who assisted in Haitian earthquake victim amputations gives talk; Miss California USA comes to Shade Hotel; New York Times best-selling author visits local bookstore.
Local runners shine on the track
Beach Cities Sports
Basketball The South Bay Athletic Club will hold its annual Senior All-Star Games today at South High. The girls tip off at 5:30 p.m. and will feature All-CIF honorees Jasmine Rutledge and Jordyn Priestly from Mira Costa. The boys follow at 7 p.m. with Redondo shooting star Jamar Cannon, an All-CIF Division 2AA first…
Read MoreMexi-Cali Gypsy Pirate Rock: Diego’s Umbrella play Saint Rocke Saturday
“Spit Like a Big Girl” addresses life’s challenges and treasures
Though she’s lived in Southern California for 14 years, there’s still a seductive twang in the speech of Clarinda Ross. It breeds trust and honesty and a down-home humor that is rarely exhibited in Hollywood theater-types. It’s doubtful her closet faire is emblazoned with designer labels and one-of-a-kind gowns. Jeans seem more appropriate. Given her…
Read MoreGin Blossoms at Brixton tonight….
Midnight Lamp and International Farmers
Saint Pat Super Show Regardless of the absence of traditional Irish music in a traditional Irish pub, Midnight Lamp shone the way for anyone who forgot how to shake their ass on Saint Patrick’s Day. Sangria’s celebration of our beloved holiday of green debauchery found the Lamp in a different element than they’re used to. This heavy hitting…
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