City Council Eases Land Value Recapture Fees, Aims to Spur Downtown Development
Council supports Planning Commission decision to backtrack on 'failed experiment'
City Council Eases Land Value Recapture Fees, Aims to Spur Downtown Development
Council supports Planning Commission decision to backtrack on 'failed experiment'
Patio Fee Debate Postponed as Business Owners Plead Their Case
Decision postponed on patio encroachment fees as residents urge support for iconic Hermosa businesses
Mayor and City Manager Discuss City Hall Culture Change at Town Hall Q&A
Mayor follows up his recent State of the City event with a wide-ranging Q&A discussion
Council Bails Out St. Patrick's Day Parade Amid Questions About Chamber Finances
Parade support from City Council is wrapped in discussions about trust and financial transparency at the Chamber of Commerce
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.
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Council Preview : February 3rd
Homeless update, Outdoor seating fees and controversial developer fee program all on the agenda, together with beach vendor proposals
Strand March Protests Trump Immigration Enforcement
South Bay Takes A Stand rally protests Trump administration immigration enforcement
CRIME TIME : Jan 18-24
Fraud Incidents dominate this week's report. Rumored domestic shooting turns out to be a 'swatting' incident.
Council Approves 901 Hermosa Avenue Renovation After Parking Fee Compromise
Redevelopment passes council in a new hearing, but with a compromise over in-lieu parking fees.
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Jeopardy as Chamber Seeks Taxpayer Bailout
Annual Parade could disappear as Chamber of Commerce battles financial decline and spiraling costs.
Former Hermosa Beach Dance School Employee Sentenced to Probation in Hidden Camera Case
Offender pleads no contest in hidden camera crime at local dance studio. Sentencing will raise questions as Jourdyn Godoy avoids jail time.
BREAKING : LA Metro Board votes unanimously to support Hawthorne Blvd. Route for C-Line Extension
LA Metro Board overrides staff recommendation and approves Hawthorne Blvd. route.
City Hall
Council Preview : February 3rd
Homeless update, Outdoor seating fees and controversial developer fee program all on the agenda, together with beach vendor proposals
Council Approves 901 Hermosa Avenue Renovation After Parking Fee Compromise
Redevelopment passes council in a new hearing, but with a compromise over in-lieu parking fees.
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Jeopardy as Chamber Seeks Taxpayer Bailout
Annual Parade could disappear as Chamber of Commerce battles financial decline and spiraling costs.
Crime
CRIME TIME : Jan 18-24
Fraud Incidents dominate this week's report. Rumored domestic shooting turns out to be a 'swatting' incident.
Former Hermosa Beach Dance School Employee Sentenced to Probation in Hidden Camera Case
Offender pleads no contest in hidden camera crime at local dance studio. Sentencing will raise questions as Jourdyn Godoy avoids jail time.
CRIME TIME: January 11-17
E-bike thefts continue, and a handgun is brandished after an altercation in a business on PCH
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
Hermosa Past
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 ?
People & Places
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.
Light and Life
One man's passion project has been bringing joy to the neighborhood for over 25 years
Santas Take The Strand (PHOTO GALLERY)
The 7th Annual Santa Stroll saw a festive takeover on Saturday morning
Police Department Santamobile at Valley Park (PHOTO STORY)
Santa stops at Valley park with a full police escort