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10/06/2025

Abby Hong three-peats in women's Manhattan Beach 10K in 34:52. Richard Maynard, of Manhattan Beach, repeats in his age division, in 1:36. He is 90 years old.

- Abby Hong, 29, of Manhattan Beach placed first for the third year in a row in the 48th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K on Saturday, October 4. Hong finished

10/05/2025

Kimberly Morales Johnson will speak about Tongva culture and community at the Hermosa Beach Museum Thursday, October 9.

- by Laura Garber  Kimberly Morales Johnson, the Gabrieleno Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians tribal secretary, will speak about the

10/04/2025

New parking meter increases for Hermosa Beach starting November 1.

- by Laura Garber  Effective November 1, Hermosa Beach will implement a price increase for its 1,600 parking meters. Metered parking throughout the

10/03/2025

Saint & Second in the Manhattan Mall took so long to open that some people wondered whether the project had been canceled. On our critic's first visit in August things were shaky, but recent visits have been more positive. Read about a restaurant that may become a mainstay at the mall in this week's restaurant review.

- After a delayed opening and shaky start, Saint & Second has come into their own. by Richard Foss Many years ago, I was in a theater company that had a

10/02/2025

Representatives speak, field questions at Palos Verdes Country Club.

-   by Garth Meyer The South Bay’s three top legislators went to the hill Sept. 26 for the annual Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce Legislative

09/30/2025

- Before there were drones, aerial photography required a costly helicopter or an airplane.  For over 20 years Rick Dickert had the benefit of a free

09/30/2025

ICE raids Hollywood Riviera Car Wash for second time. Takes away four emplooyees

- Video courtesy of Ernie Lynn Fenton/Redondo Residents FB by Garth Meyer Hollywood Riviera Car Wash, on Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach, was raided

09/29/2025

The many faces and beers of the stein holding competition on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Locale 90254 Oktoberfest in Hermosa Beach.

09/29/2025

Hermosa Beach celebrated Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 27, with Locale 90254. Competitors gathered for the popular stein holding competition. Catalina Duarte and Gus Demanes decalred 2025 winners!

-   by Amanda Garber and Laura Garber  Catalina Duarte and Gus Dermanes declared the 2025 Stein Holding winners. The competition was sponsored by

09/28/2025

Hermosa Beach celebrated German dance and costumes on Pier Plaza on Saturday, September 27, during the annual Locale 90254 Octoberfest, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Other contests included Stein Holding and Stein Chugging.

- Hermosa Beach celebrated Octoberfest with a traditional German dress and dance  contest on Saturday on Pier Plaza The contests were among the

09/27/2025

Fans of Italian classics mourned when Avenue Italy in Redondo Beach closed last year, but the restaurant has had a surprising rebirth. Il Posto is more modern in decor but still focused on tradition, with balanced flavors in the carefully composed dishes. Read about it in this week's review.

- by Richard Foss  Los Angeles has plenty of Italian restaurants with evocative names that bring to mind idyllic surroundings – an outdoor picnic at Il

09/27/2025

Starbucks has four stores in Hermosa Beach's 1.4 square miles. After tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, it will have one, inside the Hermosa Pavilion. Employees were give two days notice and are awaiting email notification on whether or not they will be reassigned to other stores.

- by Laura Garber  Three of the four Starbucks in Hermosa Beach’s 1.4 square miles are slated for closure on Saturday, September 26, as part of a