Former wrestling star Joanie “Chyna” Laurer found dead in Redondo Beach home
Former pro wrestling star Joanie “Chyna” Laurer was found dead in her home along the Esplanade, according to Redondo Beach Police. She was 45 years old. On Wednesday, April 20, police were dispatched to an apartment along the 900 block of the Esplanade following a 911 call made by a friend of the occupant, later determined […]
Endless Session, Day 265: Silly Brothers
At 5:15 in the morning, I sure felt drained. But a surf session at Oceanside harbor, which I hadn’t visited in maybe six years, helped lift the heavy lids of my eyes and barely got me to my car, eventually on the road and flying past an incredible sunrise down the I-5 to hang with […]
Endless Session, Day 264: Out of the Dust
On day 264 of an attempted year straight of riding waves, surfing was difficult. More difficult than the biggest and gnarliest of El Nino days. In a more than uncomfortable situation but cloaked under the hood of many other red, blue, white, and silver longboards, I managed to paddle out with my magic board, […]
MOVIE REVIEW – ‘The Jungle Book’ re-animates a classic for a new generation
by Ryan Rojas/Cinemacy.com It’s a weird thing, to be old enough to feel nostalgia for one’s own childhood. As the first wave of this millennial generation, and a child of the 90s, I am part of the last generation of people to have watched our movies on VHS cassette tapes. One of those movies, […]
Sea Hawk family: Redondo Union, community rallies around teen after her father’s passing
She knew he loved her. That much was clear. But when 17-year-old Jeannette Echavarria lost her father, Greg, on April 8, her world was rocked. “I think she was shocked,” said Redondo Union High School Track and Field Coach Bob Leetch. “She didn’t know where to turn or what to do.” That’s when Leetch and […]
Tony D’Errico sworn in as mayor of Manhattan Beach
Tony D’Errico was sworn in as the new mayor at Tuesday night’s council meeting. The first term councilmember took over from Mark Burton, who became mayor last July.
Future of Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon questioned
Redondo Beach’s Seaside Lagoon has been in flux since before Waterfront developer CenterCal’s proposal to open the saltwater swimming hole to the ocean. But a report indicating how much the city is fined by regional and national for the Lagoon’s operation, and how those fines will only increase going forward, further called the Lagoon’s future […]
Beach Cities Sports: Cycling, running, volleyball and more
Beach Tennis: The Beach Tennis Association will be hosting its Spring Fling tournament this weekend at 7th St. and The Strand in Manhattan Beach. On Saturday, Apr. 23 Men’s and Women’s Pro Doubles and Amateur Doubles competition takes place. Mixed Doubles competition will be held Sunday, April 24. To register, visit beachtennisassociation.net. Running: Registration […]
Costa boys move into first-place tie in hunt for Bay volleyball title
By Randy Angel In a battle between two of the top teams in CIF Southern section Division 1, Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team took one step closer to winning at least a share of the Bay League title when the Mustangs swept visiting Palos Verdes Tuesday afternoon. The win avenged a loss to the Sea […]