The more things change, the more they stay the same...
Plus ca change, Hermosa Beach. The revenue and spending challenges of 1971 seem mighty familiar.
The more things change, the more they stay the same...
Plus ca change, Hermosa Beach. The revenue and spending challenges of 1971 seem mighty familiar.
CRIME TIME: July 12-18
This week's report dominated by 'beach takeover' incident during which shots were apparently fired and two handguns recovered by police
Déjà Vu on the Greenbelt? Hermosa's Latest Try at a Stormwater Fix Runs Into Its Own History
Stormy waters as Tuesday's Public Works meeting reopens some old wounds for Greenbelt neighbors
Council defers some business-permit fee hikes, but phases in other increases
Division among council on the subject of business fee hikes. Jackson pushes for more, while Saemann makes the case for a more careful approach in the current climate
Campaign Donation Raises Ethics Questions For Jackson
A donation to the Councilmember's election campaign from a local developer comes into focus following recent deliberations.
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T-Mobile Cell Antenna Hearing Draws 24th Place Opposition, Decision Postponed for Redesign
A petition with 340 signatures and a ticking federal clock: the Planning Commission sent T-Mobile back to the drawing board over its proposed PCH rooftop antennas in a search for compromise on cell tower plan
We Need To Talk About Pensions
An in-depth look into the pension debt the city rarely talks about — and what it means as Hermosa faces financial pressures from multiple angles.
CRIME TIME: June 28-July 4
35 reportable incidents in the week, including a high-speed e-moto pursuit.
Council sends sales tax increase to Nov ballot; rejects hotel tax proposal
City budget finally approved. 2026-27 is balanced, but deficit still looms in future years. Sales tax increase proposal back on the ballot in November.
Council Names Two to Public Works Commission, Unseating Incumbent Dunbabin
Environmental scientist Erin Bender and corporate AI account manager Nate Flory newly elected to the Public Works Commission last night
ELECTION 2026 : Latest Update
Becerra leads Hilton in Governor's Race; County Sales Tax Measure too close to call. Raman overtakes Pratt for second place in LA Mayor contest. Lieu, Goldsmith, Seo Lead Districts 36, 24, 66.
City Lays Out Its Revenue Options. None of Them Are Easy
Council wrestles with revenue options in the face of a looming fiscal cliff. Another attempt to raise local sales tax hovers on the horizon.
People & Places
Council Sends Dog Park Back for Study of Valley Park and Greenbelt, With Ballot Measure on the Table
Greenbelt is back on the table as a possible site for Hermosa Beach's first off-leash dog park, six weeks after the community group driving the project had walked away from it, following a Council vote Tuesday that revived the option and put a potential November ballot measure into play.
Valley Park Emerges as Frontrunner for Hermosa's First Dog Park
Hermosa Beach has roughly 3,000 dogs and not a single place to legally let any of them off-leash. The City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to change that, with Valley Park East emerging as the preferred location for the city's first off-leash dog park.
Roll of Honor
The Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club celebrates its 90th anniversary this week, and the organization is on top of its game.
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
Hermosa Past
The Man Who Drew Hermosa
Exactly 125 years ago today, a kid from Ohio with nothing to do helped survey a town in the sand dunes. Hermosa Beach's 'First Citizen' never left.
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.
Special Review
We Need To Talk About Pensions
An in-depth look into the pension debt the city rarely talks about — and what it means as Hermosa faces financial pressures from multiple angles.
Hermosa Joins the South Bay Housing Trust. Can It Fix Anything?
Hermosa Beach has joined the South Bay's regional housing trust. Could the trust achieve progress that state mandate and city constraints have struggled to unlock?
Hermosa's Housing Element Is Built On Ground Redondo Just Vacated
An in-depth look at the latest moves by Redondo to avoid the dreaded 'Builders Remedy' sledgehammer under state law. What do our neighbor's legal moves mean for the future of housing development in Hermosa ?
IN DEPTH: The $36 Million To-Do List
Inside Hermosa Beach's Capital Improvement Program, where the fault lines between what we might want for city infrastructure and what we can afford are really starting to show
News
ELECTION 2026 : Latest Update
Becerra leads Hilton in Governor's Race; County Sales Tax Measure too close to call. Raman overtakes Pratt for second place in LA Mayor contest. Lieu, Goldsmith, Seo Lead Districts 36, 24, 66.
Police Chief Speaks On 'Beach Takeover'
In an interview with The Hermosa Review, Police Chief Landon Phillips offered the most detailed public account yet of last Friday's 'beach takeover'
Court Rules Hermosa Beach Short-Term Coastal Rental Ban Unenforceable
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge tentatively sided with a local homeowner on Wednesday, finding the city acted outside its authority when it banned short-term rentals without state approval.
Crime
CRIME TIME: June 28-July 4
35 reportable incidents in the week, including a high-speed e-moto pursuit.
CRIME TIME: April 26-May 2
Serious vandalism and burglary incident at Pier Plaza restaurant dominates this week's roundup of crime in our city
CRIME TIME: April 19-25
This weeks activity saw 26 incidents including a vandalism spree that damaged multiple parked vehicles
City Hall
T-Mobile Cell Antenna Hearing Draws 24th Place Opposition, Decision Postponed for Redesign
A petition with 340 signatures and a ticking federal clock: the Planning Commission sent T-Mobile back to the drawing board over its proposed PCH rooftop antennas in a search for compromise on cell tower plan
Council sends sales tax increase to Nov ballot; rejects hotel tax proposal
City budget finally approved. 2026-27 is balanced, but deficit still looms in future years. Sales tax increase proposal back on the ballot in November.
Council Names Two to Public Works Commission, Unseating Incumbent Dunbabin
Environmental scientist Erin Bender and corporate AI account manager Nate Flory newly elected to the Public Works Commission last night
City Lays Out Its Revenue Options. None of Them Are Easy
Council wrestles with revenue options in the face of a looming fiscal cliff. Another attempt to raise local sales tax hovers on the horizon.
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
