City Lays Out Its Revenue Options. None of Them Are Easy
Council wrestles with revenue options in the face of a looming fiscal cliff. Another attempt to raise local sales tax hovers on the horizon.
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Roll of Honor
The Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club celebrates its 90th anniversary this week, and the organization is on top of its game.
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
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.
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.