Baywatch Community Calendar 1-18-24
Wednesday, January 24 2024 Greater LA Homeless Count Hermosa Beach’s annual Homeless Count will take place from 8 – 11 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive. Teams of volunteer drivers and counters ages 18 and up will help count persons experiencing homelessness in Hermosa Beach. The City is seeking a maximum of 25 volunteers. […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 1-11-24
Thursday, January 11 Battle of the Badges The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. To sign up to donate: RedCrossBlood.org enter the sponsor code BOB24 and click on the Hermosa Beach Police Department donation times. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach. Nature storytime Nature storytime is an opportunity for […]
Mira Costa vs Redondo Union Boys Football 10/27/23 wk 10
Photos by Ray Vidal
Bay Watch Community Calendar 1-4-24
Thursday, January 4 South Bay Bridge Club Join the South Bay Bridge club and learn how to play plus make new friends. New 2024 schedule available at southbaybridgeclub.com. 24100 Narbonne Ave., #105, Lomita. Check the website for days and times. Questions: (310) 325-7222. Tyke hike Bring your young child (0-6) for a docent-led walk around […]
MBUSD honors Greenberg, Graves, welcomes Dohner
by Mark McDermott Bruce Greenberg arrived on the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Education through unusual circumstances. A former board member had abruptly resigned and two years remained in that term. A special election would have cost $879,000, so the board instead had candidates apply directly to them, in the high pressure environment […]
MIRA COSTA VS REDONDO UNION BOYS WATER POLO October 2023
Photos by Ray Vidal
Mira Costa vs Redondo Union Girls Volleyball October 2023
Photos by Ray Vidal
2023 Year in Review: Manhattan Beach grapples with crime, development, Bruce’s Beach, and the loss of a hero
by Mark McDermott Manhattan Beach’s great philosopher, former City Comptroller Henry Mitzner, had two sayings that are still oft repeated in City Hall, even though he retired three years ago after a 47 year career. Mitzner’s first dictum: “The most important thing is the good health of you and your loved ones, your honor, your […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-28-23
Upcoming: Tuesday, January 9 McKinney For DA Fundraiser 2024 South Bay Fundraiser for District Attorney Candidate John McKinney. 6 – 8 p.m. Addi’s Darbar Indian Cuisine, 800 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. $50 per person. Includes food, beer and wine. RSVP: Sharon Lustig (310) 210-6651. Thursday, December 28 Craft delight in Torrance Connect with fellow […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-21-23
Thursday, December 21 Candy Cane Lane – El Segundo See what this holiday special tradition is all about. Festive houses, displays, and holiday music bring the season’s cheer to this magical corner of El Segundo. Santa arrives tonight and will be back on Fri., Dec. 23 from 7 – 9 p.m. Stroll nightly from 6 […]
January 2024 Peninsula Event Calendar
Spotlight: Sunday, January 14 “Fat plants” at the Botanic Garden Al Klein will talk about how growing “fat plants,” aka caudiciforms. They are challenging as well as fun. He will help you determine the right soil mix, watering schedule, fertilizer, and sun exposure based on your climate. Al retired from Canterbury Gardens after 35 years […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-14-23
Upcoming: Saturday, December 23 The Ratopia Surf Classic The Ratopia Charity Fund was established in 2005 in support of local surfer Denny Bales, 22, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Since then, the Ratopia Charity Fund has raised approximately $137,000 in donations for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Surfers of all skill levels, from […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-7-23
Spotlight: Saturday, December 9 King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is the 2023 theme of King Harbor’s holiday boat parade. The whole harbor area will be decorated with holiday lights. Santa and a helper elf will be visiting the Redondo Beach Marina, and the Redondo Beach Pier throughout the day and at […]
December 2023 Peninsula Calendar
1 Friday DECEMBER Holiday Festival Torrance Memorial’s Holiday Festival is a one-of-a-kind holiday event that includes beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, holiday gifts, children’s activities, food court and special ticketed events featuring a fashion show and dinner gala. Located in the white tent at Skypark Drive and 3325 Medical Center Dr., Torrance. Questions: (310) 517-4703. Tickets […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 11-23-23
Spotlight: Hermosa Kiwanis tree lot benefits students The Hermosa Kiwanis Tree Lot opens Friday, November 24, celebrating 38 years at Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. Trees of all sizes, along with wreaths, garlands, tree stands, and lights are offered. Local delivery and Santa pictures are also available. All of the proceeds go to local […]
Pier lights back on, but piers are not forever, council told
by Kevin Cody A $268,000 increase in the $2.24 million pier repair budget was approved by the Hermosa City Council Tuesday evening. The initial budget, approved in February, was to replace the pier’s electrical system, and pier railings, and to make structural improvements to the concrete pier pilings. The electrical work, including new lighting, has […]