Pickleball Court Hours Extended as Council Mulls Budget Woes
A split vote approves daily play from 9 to 7, with fees going up and a 90-day review built in
Mid-Year City Budget Review Highlights Financial Pressure
Hermosa Beach faces a $548K budget shortfall at midyear, with projected spending increases vs. original forecast outpacing revenue gains 3-to-1. Staff proposes one-time funds to close the gap for the third straight year.
Riding On The Right Side Of The Road
Spending time talking with a group of young e-bike riders shows that there are two sides to this high-profile local issue
UPDATED: MURDER CHARGE FILED. Dead Man and Suspect Named in Strand Homicide Investigation
Robert Simmons, aka 'Elanor Beaulieu' due to appear in court Wednesday charged with the murder of 92-year-old Demetrius Doukoullos
New Hermosa Ave. Approval Raises More Questions About Coastal Commission Overreach
The Coastal Commission just approved a Hermosa Beach development — then attached conditions that read less like permit requirements and more like a property management contract.
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Pickleball Court Hours Extended as Council Mulls Budget Woes
A split vote approves daily play from 9 to 7, with fees going up and a 90-day review built in
Jumping Through Hoops : Pickleball And Basketball Facilities Under Scrutiny
Tuesday's agenda charts opposite paths for two sports at the same facility. Pickleball is poised for expanded access after a million-dollar renovation. Basketball hopes to rescue hoops removed after an unscheduled safety review
City Weighs Options to Put More Boots on the Strand
The police department is already running overtime patrols to assist with public safety concerns, including problems with e-bikes. Now council will decide whether to provide that effort with new resources.
Pier Review Creates Pier Pressure
A year-long structural assessment of the Hermosa Beach pier comes to City Council Tuesday — with a cost-benefit analysis that could reframe how the city thinks about the structure's future.
Pipe Dreams ?
The county is finally relining Hermosa Beach's 100-year-old sewer trunk line. Here's what six phases of construction means for your street.
A 3-Foot Fight: Hermosa Beach Homeowner Wins Appeal in Disputed Height Calculation
Planning Commission overturns staff denial of convex slope determination, citing concerns about retroactive application of new standards.
Verizon Cell Tower Hearing Draws Neighbor Opposition - Decision Postponed to Allow Alternative Options
Controversial cell tower proposal sees possible compromise in the face of resident opposition.
CRIME TIME: March 1-7
This week's police log features e-bike thieves working both ends of the beach, a tax season crime wave, and several drug and alcohol-related incidents.
People & Places
Patio Fee Debate Postponed as Business Owners Plead Their Case
Decision postponed on patio encroachment fees as residents urge support for iconic Hermosa businesses
A Rare Gem
As Scott Bilowit finally prepares to retire after 45 years behind the counter at Seymour Jewelers, Elka Worner looks at the history of his family business and finds out what comes next.
Valerie's Story
From Survival to Service: One Woman's Journey Through Homelessness. A Harbor Interfaith outreach worker shares her story of childhood homelessness, addiction, and transformation.
Hermosa Beach Resident Tom Horton to Receive ALS Commitment to Cures Award
Hermosa resident honored for ALS advocacy following mother's death, friend's battle with disease
Hermosa Past
History Restored: Centennial Mural Unveiled on Glorious Hermosa Morning
Restoration, dedication, celebration. Mural 're-unveiling' sets the scene for Hermosa history in a special birthday week.
Kiwanis to mark 100th Birthday With Mural Unveiling on Jan 10
Pier Plaza mural has been restored and updated with some new additions to be unveiled on Jan 10th
Forty Years of Fresh Trees and Community Spirit: The Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot
It's about more than just the tree. Much more.
Thanksgiving Shopping - This Week in 1965
Some Thanksgiving bargains from this week in Hermosa 60 years ago. What do you remember ?
Food
THE EPICUREVIEW - Tiki Kai: Bring Your Friends Before You Invite Your Date
We go behind 'that door' and discover a memorable Hermosa night out
SORA SUSHI : The best lunch deal in Hermosa?
Strip mall sushi joint that's fresh, friendly and fantastic value
News
E-Bike License Plates A Step Closer With Sacramento Proposal
License plate scheme proposed in new State Assembly legislation
New Study Proves that SoCal Beaches Are Growing — And Hermosa Beach Is Part of the Story
Southern California's beaches grew by over 2 million square meters in 40 years — contradicting chronic erosion warnings. The problem isn't sand shortage, says a new federal study, but that coastal structures block sediment from reaching beaches that need it most.
Nike Wants to Bring a 10,000-Runner Half Marathon Through Hermosa Beach — at Night
Nike's global women's night race series wants to run 10,000 runners through Hermosa Beach. The city has to figure out whether the event is worthy of the disruption to residents and businesses.
LA County Wants to Raise Sales Tax by 0.5% for Healthcare. Here's What It Means for Hermosa Beach.
Proposed sales tax hike would hit local pockets for an extra 0.5% to raise money for an LA County Healthcare proposal.
Crime
City Weighs Options to Put More Boots on the Strand
The police department is already running overtime patrols to assist with public safety concerns, including problems with e-bikes. Now council will decide whether to provide that effort with new resources.
CRIME TIME: March 1-7
This week's police log features e-bike thieves working both ends of the beach, a tax season crime wave, and several drug and alcohol-related incidents.
Hermosa Beach Pair Arrested in Alleged Jail Drug Smuggling Scheme
A Hermosa Beach man and woman were arrested Tuesday after investigators say they tried to mail narcotics into the Los Angeles County jail system.
City Hall
Pickleball Court Hours Extended as Council Mulls Budget Woes
A split vote approves daily play from 9 to 7, with fees going up and a 90-day review built in
Jumping Through Hoops : Pickleball And Basketball Facilities Under Scrutiny
Tuesday's agenda charts opposite paths for two sports at the same facility. Pickleball is poised for expanded access after a million-dollar renovation. Basketball hopes to rescue hoops removed after an unscheduled safety review
City Weighs Options to Put More Boots on the Strand
The police department is already running overtime patrols to assist with public safety concerns, including problems with e-bikes. Now council will decide whether to provide that effort with new resources.
Pier Review Creates Pier Pressure
A year-long structural assessment of the Hermosa Beach pier comes to City Council Tuesday — with a cost-benefit analysis that could reframe how the city thinks about the structure's future.