Elka Worner

I’m Elka Worner, a community volunteer, City Commissioner, journalist, and Hermosa Beach local. I was raised here, and I’ve had the joy of raising my daughter in this amazing town.

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Hermosa Past / People & Places

Carrie, Mrs. Strange, and the Horrors of Junior High

Junior high school felt like a horror movie sometimes. “Onward, forward, ladies!”

Elka Worner Nov 3, 2025

Hermosa Past / People & Places

Bats and the Sunset

Carol Tanner helped build our city. One bench, one logo, one idea at a time.

Elka Worner Oct 27, 2025

Community rallies to raise funds for Mickey's Deli manager

This week in Hermosa 110 years ago

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Carrie, Mrs. Strange, and the Horrors of Junior High

Bats and the Sunset