Hermosa Beach News

If you've been riding an electric skateboard to work - or to just about anywhere else - you've been breaking the law.

Originally posted at 10:12 a.m. March 10, 2014. Edited to add more photos. A pedestrian-versus-vehicle accident just before 9 this morning sent one to the hospital.

In 1950, a total of 1,430 students attended six schools within the Hermosa Beach City School district.

Long anticipated rainfall early Tuesday morning leaves Polliwog Park's playground in Manhattan Beach flooded.

California farmers - and consumers - have been feeling the state drought's impact on avocados in both size and price , and now a national Mexican restaurant chain is telling investors the guac may have to go.

By Renee Schiavone A Hermosa Beach businessman is in hot water with the state, which has resorted to publicly listing tax dodgers' names.

Consisting of brightly decorated shelters that resemble small wooden houses with doors, little free libraries not only encourage a love of reading, but also promote the spirit of generosity.

Rome has announced details of a string of California headline tour dates. The dates support his recently released new single 'Terrorista,' and herald the imminent release of his as-yet-untitled new record due to arrive this coming fall.

Three reports detailing the impacts of an oil production project proposed by E&B Natural Resources Management Corp .

When Sharon Papa became Hermosa Beach's new chief of police in October, she didn't quite anticipate how much work was involved in policing a 1.4-square-mile town.

While Jordan Belfort was in prison for securities fraud, he began writing the book that would become Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated movie.

Avalon Stone, 10, shows off a break-dance move inside the Manhattan Beach School of Dance and Music.

What: Public review of the environmental, health and financial studies of a proposed oil- and gas-drilling project in Hermosa Beach Information: The environmental impact report, health and financial reviews of the proposed project can be seen here : http://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=741 .

A 7-Eleven convenience store in Manhattan Beach has been shut down by the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for 30 days because it sold alcohol to minors.

They came with buckets and brushes, but the “Funism” art supporters found nothing to clean up, since the city of Hermosa Beach had earlier sent out a crew to power-wash the chalk art off the walls on the Strand.

When: March 2 Doors open at 4 p.m.; Red carpet coverage starts at 5 p.m.; Awards ceremony starts at 6 p.m. Where: Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway St. Cost: $20 Join fellow film-lovers for a live viewing of the 86th Academy Awards Ceremony at the Million Dollar Theatre .

Sara Dee brings a fresh voice to the songs of Johnny Cash at the Hermosa Saloon on Friday night.

The Manhattan Beach City Council officially kicked off the search process for a new city manager Tuesday night by collecting the first sample of input from residents and community members about desired traits in their ideal candidate.

City officials in Manhattan Beach faced a lawsuit Monday from a woman who was allegedly injured two years ago by a flying disc at a local park, according to a report.

As workers put the finishing touches on the highly anticipated Epiphany Hotel, scheduled to open next month in the transformed site of the iconic Casa Olga, 180 Hamilton Ave., at least one Palo Alto developer is concerned about the apparent lack of parking spaces.