Posts by Kevin Cody
Redondo’s son: The beautiful life of Beau Okata
It was Beau Okata’s last day. His stepdaughter, Chloe Curtis, got the phone call that he was in his final hours and rushed immediately to his home on South Irena Avenue, already crying before she had entered his room. Okata looked over to his stepdaughter. “What’s the matter…did your boyfriend break up with you?”…
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve 2016 at the Beach
Lou Giovanetti and his Big Band help turn Hermosa Pier Plaza into the South Bay’s answer to Times Square on New Year’s eve. New Year’s celebrations for every age and price will be held throughout the Beach Cities.
Read MoreSinger/songwriter John Brown releases “Christmas at the Beach”
Singer/Songwriter John Brown continues his contributions to local holiday music with a newly released song celebrating “Christmas at the Beach.”
Read MoreGrowing the future: Peter Olpe wants to make the South Coast Botanic Garden the standard for botanical gardens worldwide
Peter Olpe wants to make the South Coast Botanic Garden the standard for botanical gardens worldwide
Read MoreMenorah lighting highlights annual Hermosa Beach Chanukah celebration
The Jewish Community Center hosted its Third Annual Chanukah Celebration on the Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreSki instructor, skateboarder Baltimore dies following ski accident
Ski instructor and skateboarder Dennis Baltimore, 35, formerly of Hermosa Beach, died Sunday, December 11, in a skiing accident shortly after completing a ski instructor training session at the Northstar California ski resort, north of Lake Tahoe.
Read MoreComic Bug’s ‘Secret Anthology’ fosters new generation of artists
The shelves of The Comic Bug, on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, are regularly stocked with the names of great comic writers and artists, from titans Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to modern-day standard bearers such as Grant Morrison, Warren Ellis and Brian K. Vaughan. Now the Comic Bug’s own roster of creators have their names on…
Read MoreAbout Town in Redondo Beach: 2017 local election candidates; DUI checkpoint planned
Sixteen names are set for the March 2017 Municipal Election ballot. Eight of Redondo Beach’s elected positions, both within the City and the School Board, will be up for grabs on next year’s ballot. The nomination period for five of the six contested offices ended on Dec. 12. Incumbent Mayor Steve Aspel, outgoing District 2…
Read MoreCenterCal waterfront lease hits snags; public hearing to come on Dec. 20
The year-end deadline for the City of Redondo Beach and CenterCal Properties to come to an agreement regarding leases for the Pier and Harbor area is fast approaching. But according to Mayor Steve Aspel, city staff and CenterCal still need to draw up an agreement that seems equitable for both sides, as concerns about current…
Read MoreAnonymous inspiration ends Redondo Beach Council sniping
A debate between Redondo Beach City Council members over the right way to set up a General Plan Advisory Committee was ended when Mayor Steve Aspel borrowed an idea from an impassioned resident on Tuesday night, scrapping an increasingly complex plan. “I want people who have long term futures in Redondo…it’s got to be a…
Read MoreTradition out with the reindeer at Hermosa Beach Sandman Snowman contest
Tradition went out with the reindeer at the Hermosa Beach Sand Snowman contest on Saturday at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Instead of Frosty, this year’s snow sandmen were inspired by movie characters and life at the beach.
Read MoreManhattan Beach holiday season opens with traditional fireworks show
The Manhattan Beach holiday season officially began Sunday afternoon when thousands of residents gathered at the foot of the pier to listen to the Mira Costa High Band and Joe’s Band while kids sleded down a snow covered ramp and visited with Santa in the snow park.
Read MoreKushner, Sabina soar to victory in Dive N’ Surf SB Boardriders season opener surf contest [UPDATED]
Conditions ideal for aerial acrobatics opened the South Bay Boardriders Club’s sixth contest season at 42nd Street in Manhattan Beach on Saturday. Former pro surfer Warren Kushner and current pro Dane Zane made made the best of the shoulder- to head-high waves and glassy, offshore conditions.
Read MoreRedondo Beach Police chase leads to shooting in San Pedro; suspect injured
A man was transported to the hospital following an officer-involved shooting after leading Redondo Beach Police on a vehicle chase to San Pedro. According to LAPD and RBPD reports, the pursuit began at the Redondo Pier, following a traffic violation, around 6 p.m. The chase continued into San Pedro. The suspect’s truck, a Ford F-150, and…
Read MoreRedondo Beach Council sets framework for Artesia renewal
The Redondo Beach City Council has taken formal steps to revitalize the Artesia Boulevard corridor, asking that City Manager Joe Hoefgen consider forming an advisory committee to focus on economic renewal along the foundering 1.5 mile stretch. “There’s been a lot of focusing on the Artesia Corridor lately,” said Councilman Steve Sammarco. “Now it’s…
Read MoreHermosa Beach Rock for Tots collects toys for the holidays
Hermosa Beach Police Officer David Elliott of the Hermosa Beach Police Department welcomed Santa and his fans with a stirring rendition of “The Christmas Song” at the Holiday Tree Lighting on Pier Plaza last Sunday.
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