BREAKING : LA Metro Board votes unanimously to support Hawthorne Blvd. Route for C-Line Extension

This afternoon (Jan 22) the LA Metro Board voted unanimously in favor of the Hawthorne Blvd. option for the Metro C-Line extension, rejecting staff recommendation of a 'hybrid' alternative involving the Redondo Beach 'ROW' or right-of-way.

After a marathon hearing, involving 172 oral public comments, the result was met with delight by the many NO ON ROW campaigners who attended the meeting.

The project has been highly contentious locally, with residents from both Lawndale and Redondo Beach asking for Hermosa's support in opposing the ROW option, claiming significant quality of life impacts for those living along the proposed route.

The project has also had a controversial history here in Hermosa. In June 2023, then-Mayor Raymond Jackson signed a letter with the co-operation of former City Manager Suja Lowenthal and former Councilmember Justin Massey that offered support for the ROW in the name of the City Council. That letter had to be withdrawn after a complaint from Councilmember Dean Francois that it had not been presented to or approved by the Council.

In October 2025, the City Council voted 4-1 to offer support for the Hawthorne Blvd. option, citing the importance of standing with our neighboring cities 'as they did for us over oil drilling'

The dissenting vote was cast by Councilmember Mike Detoy, who chose to offer no comment on his deliberation and remained silent throughout the item.

IN DEPTH : Hermosa Beach Backs Hawthorne Blvd Route for Metro C-Line Extension in 4-1 Vote

Council stands with neighboring cities after marathon debate

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