Detoy Elected Mayor, Keegan is New Pro-Tem as Saemann Passes the Gavel
Michael Detoy took the gavel as Hermosa Beach's new mayor Monday night, with Michael Keegan elected mayor pro tem on a 4-1 vote — the lone dissent the only crack in a mercifully drama-free evening
E-Bike License Plates A Step Closer With Sacramento Proposal
License plate scheme proposed in new State Assembly legislation
History Repeating? Hermosa's Gavel Game Set to Continue in Mayor Pro Tem Rotation
Forthcoming mayoral rotation seems set to be overshadowed by personal disagreements and tensions that have boiled over in recent weeks.
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.
SPECIAL REVIEW : The Coastal Commission Is Coming for Hermosa's Walk Streets
The Coastal Commission is quietly using building permits to force Hermosa Beach toward charging walk street and Strand homeowners annual fees for front yards they've maintained for generations. And finishing the city's Local Coastal Program is unlikely to save them.
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Robert's Liquor Gets the Deal It Was Promised — After a Last-Minute Reversal by City Staff
All's Well That Ends Well? City staff arrived at Tuesday's hearing with a last-minute revision. Robert's Liquor left with its 35-year-old permit intact and exactly the four conditions it was promised.
CRIME TIME : February 1st-7th
A busy week for Hermosa Beach PD with multiple drug arrests, several assaults, ongoing e-bike thefts, and the usual parade of public intoxication incidents around Pier Plaza.
CITY HALL SKETCH: The Pickleball Wars, Chapter 47
A commissioner resigned. A neighbor locked the gates. Tennis balls with hostile messages were lobbed at a nearby house. And now, after an $826,000 renovation, Hermosa Beach is ready to do it all again.
DON'T JUST DO IT : Nike Run Proposal Sees Pushback From Commission
Nike wants to run 10,000 women through Hermosa Beach on a Saturday night in October. The Parks Commission said...not so fast.
Hoop Heartache - City Faces Criticism over Clark Field Basketball Decision
A complaint about cracked pavement led to the quiet removal of Clark Field's basketball hoops. The neighborhood's response was not so quiet.
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.
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
Crime
CRIME TIME : February 1st-7th
A busy week for Hermosa Beach PD with multiple drug arrests, several assaults, ongoing e-bike thefts, and the usual parade of public intoxication incidents around Pier Plaza.
Hermosa Beach Police Welcome K9 Arco
New Police officer K-9 Arco receives his ballistic vest to protect him in the line of duty.
City Hall
Robert's Liquor Gets the Deal It Was Promised — After a Last-Minute Reversal by City Staff
All's Well That Ends Well? City staff arrived at Tuesday's hearing with a last-minute revision. Robert's Liquor left with its 35-year-old permit intact and exactly the four conditions it was promised.
CITY HALL SKETCH: The Pickleball Wars, Chapter 47
A commissioner resigned. A neighbor locked the gates. Tennis balls with hostile messages were lobbed at a nearby house. And now, after an $826,000 renovation, Hermosa Beach is ready to do it all again.
DON'T JUST DO IT : Nike Run Proposal Sees Pushback From Commission
Nike wants to run 10,000 women through Hermosa Beach on a Saturday night in October. The Parks Commission said...not so fast.
Hoop Heartache - City Faces Criticism over Clark Field Basketball Decision
A complaint about cracked pavement led to the quiet removal of Clark Field's basketball hoops. The neighborhood's response was not so quiet.