Hutas lived ‘sunset to sunset’
Photographer, painter and carpet cleaner Robi Hutas was remembered by over 500 friends during the screening of a documentary about his life in the Hermosa Beach Community Center and an exhibit of his photos and paintings in the Hermosa Historical Society. Hutas fled Budapest in 1958 after having fought in the Hungarian Revolution, and arrived […]
Spotlight on Health Layla Paige’s Nature Walk
Nearly 300 walkers joined Layla Paige’s Nature Walk for TrinityKids Care at the South Coast Botanic Garden, on Oct. 9, to celebrate the life and legacy of Layla Paige. The morning began with Layla’s parents, Matt and Larissa Sonnen, sharing the heartwarming story of their daughter, Layla. After Kandis Wannamaker led everyone in a vigorous […]
Spotlight on Holidays Torrance Memorial Holiday
At the Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival in 2013 Santa needed back up when he needed to take a break. Michelle Rand, who enjoyed dressing as an Elf over the holidays, volunteered. Fellow volunteers Michelle Rand, Diane Urquhart and Angie Masincup joined in what became known as the Torrance Memorial Elf program. In addition to helping […]
Spotlight on Health Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach Garden Party
The return of Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach’s 24th annual Garden Party sold out, and raised $375,000, a record amount for patients and families on their cancer journeys. This Celebrate Wellness Food and Beverage tasting event was on October 24 at the South Coast Botanic Gardens. More than 500 guests enjoyed sunshine and music as […]
BCHD offers vaccinations for kids 9-11
The Beach Cities Health District, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the South Bay Consortium for School Vaccines, began offering Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations against COVID-19 to children ages 5 to 11 on Monday. “This is a critical next step in the battle against COVID-19,” said BCHD CEO Tom Bakaly. “Having […]
About town
Mural board merger Members of the new Hermosa Beach Mural Project Board of Directors gathered recently in the Hermosa Beach Council chambers for installation of a posture featuring the 10 murals installed throughout the city over the past 10 years. The original Mural Project board dissolved upon completion of its 10-mural goal. The Hermosa Beach […]
Manhattan Chamber recognizes its best
Photos by JP Cordero Departing Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO Kelly Stroman received the newly created Unsung Hero award and Skechers CEO Michael Greenberg received the newly created Chamber Hall of Fame award during the chamber’s 8th Annual Best of Manhattan Beach dinner at the westdrift Manhattan Beach hotel last week. Stroman was […]
Water witches return to King Harbor, Redondo Beach
Photos by JP Cordero A coven of over 100 witches, along with a scattering of Harry Potters and young gremlins used stand-up paddleboards as broom sticks to drift across King Harbor’s main channel in Redondo Beach on Halloween. It was the second year the witches, organized by Erin Hanson, materialized out of the morning fog, […]
Letters to the Editor 11-4-2021
Faceless mouth Dear ER: My compliments to reporter Mark McDermott for his comprehensive article of the culture war erupting at the Manhattan Beach School District (“Critical Race Theory issue leads to attack on Manhattan Beach School Board.,” ER Oct. 21, 2021). Second, while I realize some people are angry about what the school board is […]
Letters: 10-28-2021
Class of streams Dear ER: Parents are the first teachers. Stream teacher instruction during literature, history, and social science classes (all grades), as was done during the lockdowns (“Critical Race Theory fears lead to attack on Manhattan Beach School Board,” ER Oct. 14, 2021). Invite parents to be included in the discussion of Diversity, Equity […]
‘Flip’ Coca turned Lakers fandom into a career
by Will Watson For over 20 years, Phillip “Flip” Coca served as Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss’ personal assistant. Although he retired from the Lakers in 2013, Flip remained close to the Lakers family, and was presented his final Championship Ring in 2020. A 2001 Los Angeles Times article about Buss notes that […]
Around & About the Peninsula
Mother Earth Awards Grades of Green hosts VERTE 2021 Gala Grades of Green awarded Kathy Kellogg Johnson with their first ever Mother Earth Award, in recognition of her positive environmental impact across the globe as a champion of regenerative agriculture. Kellogg Garden Products, founded by her grandfather, supports hundreds of school gardens across the country. […]
Cars chase MBPD K9 support
Story and photos by Mia Dowdell Six blocks of vintage and custom cars were on display at the 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 26, in downtown Manhattan Beach Because of COVID, the third annual was four years after the show’s founding. The show raises funds for Manhattan Beach Police Canine Foundation, […]
Hermosa Beach AboutTown
Folks ignoring the law “Too many people in the Pier area are ignoring the law,” Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paul LeBaron told the city council earlier this month. He said alcohol-related behavior has been keeping his officers busy with arrests and citations. LeBaron stressed that increased enforcement in this area will be maintained. He […]
Hermosa Beach About Town
Home height exemption denied A resident’s application for a height limit exemption on a single-family dwelling at 611 Monterey Blvd. has been denied by the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission. The owner, former Hermosa Beach councilman Michael Keegan, wanted to add as much as 4 feet, 9 inches to the existing height limit of 30 feet. […]
Letters: 10-7-2021
Just say no Dear ER: Last year, the Redondo Beach City Council formed a City Manager Task Force to decide parameters for allowing cannabis retailers in our city. We decided on one license with an option to add one more. Redondo Beach put together a team from the Redondo Police, the Redondo Beach Unified School […]