Two families whose historic involvement in the ocean have paralleled one another for three generations come together to save what they both love: the ocean. And they hope to enlist surfers to help.
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One of Bob’s and Bill Meistrell’s dreams as children growing up in Missouri was to own a submarine.
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After nearly three decades away from competitive surfing, and two hip replacements, former top ranked pro surfer Mike Purpus returned to the podium on Saturday by winning the legends division (50 and over) at the Dive N’ Surf South Bay [...]
Mira Costa freshman Sara Kohrogi attribute the success of the Mustang’s surf team, in what has traditionally been an individualistic sport, to team work. “The Mira Costa Surf Team is in first place because there is never a beef with [...]
Easy Reader readers are invited to show their support for the people, places and things they like best about the South Bay by casting their votes for the Easy Reader Best of the Beach.
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After a two year lapse, the John Hales Hermosa Beach Sand and Strand 2.5/5 Mile run returned on Sunday. Ed Avol’s Club Ed resurrected the race. Participants included members of the Hermosa Valley School running club. PHOTOS BY KEVIN CODY
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Annie Seawright-Newton was 14 when she ran her first Hermosa Beach Sand and Strand Run, which was also her first running race. On Sunday, the 46-year-oldHermosa Beachresident was the first woman finisher in both the 2.5 and 5 Mile Sand and [...]
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After a two year lapse, the John Hales Hermosa Beach Sand and Strand 2.5 mile / 5 mile Run was resurrected on Sunday, February 12. Former Olympian Jeff Atkinson and former UCLA runner Annie Seawright-Newton, both former Sand and Strand [...]