SUV driver intentionally rams Pier Avenue pedestrian

A 25-year-old Redondo Beach man driving an SUV intentionally rammed a pedestrian who took issue with his driving, police said. The pedestrian, a Hermosa man, did not require hospitalization but was treated at the scene for injuries to his knee, arm and hands, police said. Jared Montes Polk was arrested following the incident in a […]
Tonight: Panic & Anxiety Support
The Panic Assistance League holds this support group every Tuesday evening, 7-9 p.m., at The Beach Cities Health Center. Please call for more information: 310-372-4298. They have been serving the South Bay for 25 years. $5 donation requested but not required.
Redondo football has little trouble earning first victory
Hosting Millikan last Friday could not have come at a better time for Redondo’s football team. Not only did the 39-0 shutout over the boys from Long Beach put the Sea Hawks in the win column, the game provided a boost of confidence for Coach Gene Simon’s squad, particularly sophomore quarterback Harrison Faecher. The contest […]
Harriers off and running in Bay League cross country
The emergence of strong distance running programs in the South Bay should provide for an exciting cross country season as the race for the Bay League cross country title starts Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. when Redondo hosts the first league meet. Once again, the competition will be stiff for the girls title. Redondo is ranked […]
Mira Costa and Redondo volleyball deal with tough hands in Las Vegas Durango Fall Classic
Facing some of the top girls volleyball teams in the nation, including four in the top 20, Mira Costa and Redondo knew the Durango Fall Classic would provide a challenge when the teams competed in Las Vegas last weekend. Entering the tournament, Redondo was ranked No. 34 in the PrepVolleyball.com Century Club National Rankings and […]
Beach Cities Sports: Basketball, bodybuilding, football, volleyball and more
Fundraisers: The Redondo Union High School Alumni Association will hold its 2nd annual Homecoming Celebration Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the Redondo-Peninsula football game. Tickets are $25 ($15 for children/students 18 and under) and include admission to the game, an El Gringo Buffet pre-game dinner, a collector Alumni drink holder and […]
Newsmakers – South Bay runners end well in San Pedro
South Bay runners had a strong presence at the third Conquer the Bridge run held Labor Day in San Pedro. Hermosa Beach resident Joseph Robinson finished third in the 5.3-mile race with a time of 29 minutes, seven seconds. Henry Hagenbuch, 27, of Culver City won the race setting a new record at 28:09, beating […]
Redondo has little trouble earning first victory
Hosting Millikan last Friday could not have come at a better time for Redondo’s football team. Not only did the 39-0 shutout over the boys fromLong Beachput the Sea Hawks in the win column, the game provided a boost of confidence for Coach Gene Simon’s squad, particularly sophomore quarterback Harrison Faecher. The contest also gave […]
Two arrested for burglary

Two men, Richard Jackson, 18, and Damian Gray, 19, both of Los Angeles, were arrested for an alleged residential burglary in Manhattan Beach last Wednesday on the 1700 block of Gates Avenue. Both suspects are being held on $50,000 bail. A resident called the police after noticing a broken window and hearing footsteps in one […]
A new church comes to town
When Bill Crawford was a pastor for Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he canvassed people’s homes to find out if they went to church and, if not, why. He noticed the same explanations over and over among those who avoided attending church. People felt the church would constantly solicit them for money, he said. They […]
Mira Costa Water Polo Upsets Capo Valley in Triple Overtime
On Tuesday Sept. 13, the 8th-ranked Mustangs traveled to Capistrano Valley High School to face the 3rd-ranked Capo Valley Cougars. The first quarter scoring was limited to John Beck for Capo Valley (CV) and Dan Burdiak for the Mustangs. After some exceptional team defense and offense on both sides, the quarter ended in […]
Events
Fundraisers The Redondo Union High School Alumni Association will hold its 2nd annual Homecoming Celebration Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the Redondo-Peninsula football game. Tickets are $25 ($15 for children/students 18 and under) and include admission to the game, an El Gringo Buffet pre-game dinner, a collector Alumni drink holder and […]
City’s green incentives sprout
The city has begun waving fees for carbon reducing measures at homes and businesses, on top of an already existing city rebate program. Beginning today, residents and businesses can have some fees waived for building and planning permits, including $3,000 in savings for installing small wind turbines. “We recognize that adopting the latest in green […]
Redondo Public Libraries turn a new chapter in teen involvement

Since 2007, the Redondo Public Libraries have implemented the Teen Advisory Council (TAC) to bring teenagers together to help them gain a voice in the library system. It’s part of a movement among libraries across the country in recent years to encourage teenagers to make a difference and add fresh ideas to their local system. […]
Purpus High School Assembly Film to Screen at RUHS
Friday, September 23, Mike Purpus will narrate his original 1960’s High School Assembly film at the Redondo Union High School Auditorium. Along with Purpus, the film show rare footage of Miki Dora, David Nuuhiwa, Gerry Lopez, Sahun Tomson and other top surfers of the transitional era from longboards to shortboards. The evening is being presented […]
Mayor’s Walking Moai
Mayor Nick Tell walks on The Strand near the Manhattan Beach pier discussing city issues with residents. The group meets at Peet’s Coffee on Manhattan Beach Boulevard at 9 a.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month.