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Rock & Brews celebrates with food and beer pairings in Redondo Beach/Torrance
Rock & Brews PCH in Redondo Beach opened to accolades in May, as founding partners Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with other KISS band members, performed and everyone got a chance to sample the restaurant’s menu and enjoy the philanthropic energy of a crowd consisting of local residents, professionals, and Rock & Brews patrons,…
Read MoreThe Hermosa Ironman: tradition or exception?
(The following is a public safety announcement Hermosa Beach residents received regarding 4th of July festivities and law enforcement) Hello, this is a message from Interim Police Chief Michael McCrary. I am calling to let you know that the Hermosa Beach police will be working hard to protect the public’s safety in our city on…
Read MoreOil in Hermosa Beach: who you gonna believe?
by Andre Sharp Look folks, there is nothing to fear from drilling oil here in Hermosa. We are professionals. We know what we are doing. We have ways to mitigate any problems. We will not have any problems. Believe me. There is nothing to fear. Meanwhile…A CBS News investigation found that dangerous spills and…
Read MoreE&B mixer stirs up controversy for locals in Hermosa Beach
Uncorked, a local wine shop on Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach was caught in the crossfire of a political battle last week after agreeing to host a small mixer for E&B Natural Resources at their shop. On Monday, June 17 the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce sent out an email blast to chamber members inviting…
Read More“Objectified” in El Segundo [ART / PHOTOS]
Body painter Trina Merry rendered live models into common household furnishings during an exhibition at the ESMoA in El Segundo on Saturday. The art was part of Merry’s ongoing “Objectified” series, examining how people become attached to the things they own. One scene was intended to resemble a Martha Stewart country cottage, with a human…
Read MoreSouth Bay Arts Calendar June 21 – 25
Friday, June 21 Make up your mind Genesis Harvest Ministry and Nu Vision Production presents “Decision” at 7 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. “Decision” is a play that will entertain and also make you think. Tickets are $35. Call (310) 781-7171. Willow weep for me Ron Howard’s…
Read MoreWe’re in Good Company – “A Summer with the Ladies” opens tomorrow in Redondo Beach
By Sean Carroll Behind the AES power plant lies gallery 608 North, which is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the work of nine talented female artists titled “A Summer With The Ladies.” The exhibition opens tomorrow (Friday) with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m., and will…
Read MorePeter “PT” Townend’s “Mate’s Point of View”: First trip to Southern California
Topanga Dayz In 1972, on the heals of 10 days in San Diego competing in the ISA World Surfing Championships with the Australian Surfing Team, I befriended film-maker Hal Jepsen. After the contest, he and I hit the road north to his Topanga Canyon home. So began my true introduction to America. Over the next…
Read MoreManhattan Beach’s Molly Harrington was ‘unfairly smart’ mom, attorney
Manhattan Beach native Molly Harrington passed away Thursday, May 2 from breast cancer at the age of 45. Harrington was christened Mary Catherine when she was born on Feb. 27, 1968, but was known throughout her life as Molly, a name friends said fit her bright spirit. She grew up in a busy Manhattan Beach…
Read MoreForty years of Sophisticated Snooping: Manhattan Beach home tour opens interesting doors
A year ago, Debbie Walmer was pretty sure she’d just helped organize the best home tour in the 39 year history of “Sophisticated Snoop.” The tour was so varied and featured such consistently fascinating homes that it seemed like an apex of a sort for the cherished event, in which local homeowners open their doors…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor: pole dancing, Measure A fallout, and MB laws
Dear ER: Thanks to the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce for organizing another great St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [But] I took my two kids (9 and 12 years old) to the parade, thinking it was a family friendly event…
Read MoreBest dive shop: Dive N’ Surf
Dive master Tony Vanore said what he likes most about teaching at Dive N’ Surf is that it’s “an old fashion hometown dive shop.” Vanore has been a dive instructor since 1989, and has taught at the YMCA, Club Med and a large chain sports shop. Dive N’ Surf, he pointed out, is the only…
Read MoreBest Door Center: Cook’s Doors and Windows
The family business has been serving the area since 1923, providing interior and exterior doors, replacement windows and moulding to architects, builders and good ol’ do-it-yourselfers. Three generations of the Cook family are on hand at the Lawndale facility to provide accurate information in what they describe as “low pressure customer service.” Cook’s Doors and…
Read MoreBest Tile: Classic Tile and Design
Classic Tile is a family-owned and operated business of two generations that’s serving the South Bay for over 30 years. Products offered by Classic include artistic, ceramic, porcelain, concrete, glass, metal and stone tile. The staff will gladly offer tips on installation and tile care. The showroom on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach is…
Read MoreBest gold buyer/seller: Finleys
Finley’s owner David Blank can still remember when his uncle, a flashy New York stonecutter for Harry Winston, would cruise up to his house in a chauffeured Mercedes Benz. “I just thought he was the coolest guy ever,” Blank said. Blank has always had a passion for the mechanical aspect of manufacturing jewelry and watches.…
Read MoreBest dermatology: Manhattan Beach Dermatology
Manhattan Beach Dermatology is a comprehensive skin diagnosis and treatment center. They provide state-of-the-art medical, cosmetic and surgical skin care services. Their mission is to use the latest advances in dermatology to provide clients with the highest care in a comfortable, relaxed and caring practice setting. -RF Manhattan Beach Dermatology: 2809 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite…
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