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.
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.
The End Of The Pier, Or A Fresh Start ?
What the rise, fall, and uncertain revival of piers around the world can tell us about the costly decision Hermosa Beach now has to make about its own ailing landmark
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.
Mayor Detoy : "Fire and Lifeguard Contracts Will Bankrupt Us"
Council Mulls Structural Budget Deficit as Costs Outpace Revenue
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.
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CITY HALL SKETCH: The Low Hanging Fruit
Could a public-private partnership on fruit and vegetables be the answer to the city's budget crisis ?
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
CRIME TIME: March 8-14
A week overshadowed by one shocking event. A suspected homicide that led to a seven-hour police siege.
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.
People & Places
Play Ball, Hermosa! Opening Day Brings the Magic Back to Clark Field
Seventy-five years after its founding, Hermosa Beach Little League returned to Clark Field on Saturday with a record 570 players. Proud families cheered them on under a bright blue sky.
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.
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
Ex-Chamber CEO Cited for Allegedly Serving Alcohol Without License at Cypress 'Studio'
Second undercover sting operation at Cypress Avenue venue by ABC officers results in citation and provisional court date.
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.
Crime
CRIME TIME: March 8-14
A week overshadowed by one shocking event. A suspected homicide that led to a seven-hour police siege.
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.
City Hall
CITY HALL SKETCH: The Low Hanging Fruit
Could a public-private partnership on fruit and vegetables be the answer to the city's budget crisis ?
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.