Articles By: Ed Pilolla

Hermosa Beach year in review: new city manager, embattled treasurer

Hermosa Beach year in review: new city manager, embattled treasurer

December 26, 2012 5:00 am

The City of Hermosa Beach has a new city manager, a new three-year contract with its employees and new environmental ordinances aimed at improving ocean and air quality.

Stevie Wonder donates ‘lovely’ $100,000 to Hermosa Beach girl fighting cancer

Stevie Wonder donates ‘lovely’ $100,000 to Hermosa Beach girl fighting cancer

December 21, 2012 6:32 pm

Jasmine Faulk, the 10-year-old Hermosa Beach girl fighting cancer, wasn’t feeling well before the Stevie Wonder concert last Saturday.

Hermosa Beach police news: Missing manhole cover and road rage

Hermosa Beach police news: Missing manhole cover and road rage

December 18, 2012 3:14 pm

A motorist and bicyclist engaged in a fight in the 200 block of Hermosa Avenue Dec. 15 at about 11: 30 a.m., police said.

Hermosa Beach ‘Coffee with a Cop’ set for Wednesday

December 18, 2012 10:40 am

The Hermosa Beach Police Department is inviting the public to have “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Java Man, 157 Pier Ave.

Hermosa Beach City Treasurer David Cohn testifies about massage gone bad

Hermosa Beach City Treasurer David Cohn testifies about massage gone bad

December 17, 2012 5:30 pm

Since news surfaced last month that Hermosa Beach City Treasurer David Cohn had been the alleged victim of an extortion attempt following a massage, it has been unclear what exactly transpired in his home Nov. 3.

Hermosa, Manhattan Beach upgrading downtown security barriers

Hermosa, Manhattan Beach upgrading downtown security barriers

December 17, 2012 6:00 am

The late former Hermosa Beach city councilman and civic watchdog Roger Creighton is getting his wish for better protection for pedestrians on the plaza from a runaway vehicle.

Beach Cities toy drive wraps up thousands [PHOTOS]

Beach Cities toy drive wraps up thousands [PHOTOS]

December 16, 2012 6:00 am

The Beach Cities Toy Drive Wrapping Party brought together about 200 people wrapping presents for underprivileged children Saturday at the Joslyn Community Center in Manhattan Beach.

Good News on Los Angeles’ Skid Row

Good News on Los Angeles’ Skid Row

December 14, 2012 1:07 pm

It’s Saturday morning, the first day of the month, and that means the line at the soup kitchen where Jeff Dietrich works is down to about 600.

Hermosa Beach news briefs: youth music fundraiser, city attorney recognized

December 13, 2012 4:50 pm

Mayor Jeff Duclos has been nominated to serve on the California Coastal Commission for the South Coast seat, which represents L.A. and Orange County.

Hermosa Beach police news: handbag heist

Hermosa Beach police news: handbag heist

December 13, 2012 4:22 pm

Two woman attempted to pass off a fake hundred dollar bill at a business in the 700 block of Pier Avenue, police said.

Hermosa Beach inks three-year deal with employees

December 12, 2012 12:05 pm

The City Council on Tuesday supported a new, three-year contract for city employees that balances an increase in what they pay for retirement benefits with an increase in their salary.

Comedian wins parking permit art contest in Hermosa Beach

Comedian wins parking permit art contest in Hermosa Beach

December 11, 2012 7:38 pm

The winner of this year’s Hermosa Beach Parking Permit Art Contest is Jeff Capri, a stand-up comedian.

Charlie Sheen, stuntman donate to Hermosa Beach 10-year-old fighting cancer

Charlie Sheen, stuntman donate to Hermosa Beach 10-year-old fighting cancer

December 11, 2012 5:28 pm

The actor Charlie Sheen has donated $75,000 to the family of 10-year-old Jasmine Faulk, who is fighting a rare form of sinus cancer.

Fourth-grader greens lunchtime at Hermosa Beach schools

Fourth-grader greens lunchtime at Hermosa Beach schools

December 7, 2012 4:29 pm

Max Riley, 8, had an idea: Instead of his school serving lunch on Styrofoam trays, Hermosa Valley ought to use recycled paper trays.

Sand snowman contest and e-waste fundraiser set for Saturday in Hermosa Beach

Sand snowman contest and e-waste fundraiser set for Saturday in Hermosa Beach

December 7, 2012 10:05 am

An e-waste fundraiser to benefit Hermosa schools and the annual sand snowman contest kick off Saturday morning.