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.
BREAKING: SWAT Dead Body Investigation Begins After 7 Hour Standoff at Strand/5th Property
A standoff that involved multi-agency SWAT and K-9 teams lasted over 7 hours at 5th St and The Strand/Hermosa
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.
Council Signals Support for Nike Run, But Won't Just Do It
Council green-lights Nike's After Dark women's half marathon in concept, but sends it back for more money, better resident protections, and clarity on what other cities are getting in return for their support.
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.
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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.
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 — a 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
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.
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
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
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 — a 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
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.
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.