The man who quit money (and the writer who told his tale)
Former river guide and Manhattan Beach native Mark Sundeen delivers a myth for our times – one that happens to be a true story.
Articles By: Mark McDermott
Conversation with a flamenco master: Vicente Amigo performs in Redondo Beach at the LA Flamenco Festival
The legendary guitarist Vicente Amigo will headline the two-day Los Angeles Flamenco Festival this weekend at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
Best Park: Polliwog Park
Polliwog Park boasts 18 acres, making it the largest park in the South Bay. It’s a perfect spot for afternoon picnics, families can visit the park’s pond and wildlife area. Community-wide events are often held at Polliwog, including concerts and [...]
Best Camera Store: Paul’s Photo
“I’ve been coming here since the ‘60s,” said Glen Combs who no longer lives in the area, but still drives to Torrance to get his cameras fixed. “They know what they’re talking about.” The store itself has been around since [...]
Best Kids Beach Camp: Hammerhead Beach Camp
Bruce Kocsis, a 24-year L.A. County Lifeguard and Jamie Bateman, a preschool teacher founded Hammerhead Beach Camp 16 years ago. Their camps — Hammerheads, Minis and Guard Prep, are for children ages four to 13. Their number one priority is [...]
Best Kids Birthday Party Location: Scooter’s Jungle
Scooter’s Jungle wins the prize for best kids’ birthday party location because of their family friendly environment. They offer “worry-free” parties and special events featuring huge inflateable jumpers and permanent structures that include the tallest and longest indoor inflateable slides [...]
Best Public School: Mira Costa
Mira Costa High School Principal Ben Dale had just landed in New York City when notified that our readers voted Costa the best public school in the South Bay – he was traveling with more than a hundred students of [...]
Best Nursery: Deep Roots
Deep Roots – under different names and owners – has been at the corner of Sepulveda and 2nd Street in Manhattan Beach for nearly a half century. Current owner Jon Bell started working there as a 13-year-old Mira Costa student [...]