Favorite daughter judge Dear ER: As I filled out my ballot for the March 5 primary election, I saw Hermosa resident Lynn Olson on the ballot for reelection to the Los Angeles County Superior Court. I know Olson to be dedicated, fair, and impartial, displaying the qualities of a good judicial officer. The Los Angeles Bar Association rated Lynn “well-qualified,” while her opponent was rated…
Letters to the Editor 2-22-24
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Letters to the Editor 2-29-24
Jazz All Stars Dear ER: Wowza! Amaaazing. National recognition for the extraordinarily talented Mira Costa Jazz Band (“Mira Costa High Jazz Band wins National Jazz Festival,” ER February 22, 2024). Congratulations to each of the hard working and incredibly committed students, and, of course, to Band Director Joel Carlson in helping these aspiring musicians be the very best they can be.
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Letters to the Editor 3-14-24
Forecast for failure Dear ER: The Manhattan Beach Unified School District is facing an $11.3 million deficit, and is blaming reductions in State revenue for this (“Measure MB tax election too close to call,” ER March 7, 2024). The district’s first interim budget report shows total revenue at $98 million. The state is projecting a lower COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)…
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Letters to the Editor 3-21-24
Two-thirds, plus 1 Dear ER: Our sincere thanks go out to the community of Manhattan Beach for the renewal of Measure MB, the parcel tax measure which supports our local schools. Last week, the result settled with just over the required two-thirds supermajority, with only a trickle of votes left to count. The Yes on MB Committee is deeply grateful to all who supported this campaign…
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Letters to the Editor 3-28-24
Alta Vista tennis in a pickle Dear ER: As a 40-year resident and homeowner in Redondo Beach, and an active member of Alta Vista Tennis Community I support the expansion of pickleball courts, but not at the expense of tennis courts at Alta Vista. We need additional tennis courts at Alta Vista, not fewer. The true impact of the loss of tennis court time, the impact on the neighborhood and the…
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On Local Government: Waterfront issues the same worldwide
by Bob Pinzler I often have told new Redondo Beach Councilmembers that for most every issue they will face, somebody, somewhere has already dealt with it and is willing to share the experience. This thought came back to me as I read a display while standing at the waterfront in Wellington, New Zealand. Aside from being the capital of the country, Wellington is an important seaport.
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Letters to the Editor 4-4-24
Book money Dear ER: Manhattan Beach is one of few cities that doesn’t have its own city library. We have an LA County Library (“County”), owned and operated by the County. The City has an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the County for the operation, maintenance and payment of the debt service for the building of the County Library in Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Beach property owners pay…
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Letters to the Editor 4-11-24
Redo redux Dear ER: This story is so sad (“Gallery redo delayed,” ER March 28, 2024). No start up date after nearly eight years have passed since this project was first discussed. Ray Bennning Redondo Beach Not again Dear ER: I join earlier voices protesting the Hermosa Beach city manager forcing the local residents to again vote on an increase in city sales tax.
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Sandbox: Change happens, embrace it
by Vanessa Poster Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors Over the many years I have served this community as an elected official, I have seen the evolution of healthcare and health services, as well as changes in the way municipal services are offered. Who would have thought, more than a quarter century ago, that we would close hospitals because in-patient care was no longer the…
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Letters to the Editor 4-18-24
On the same track Dear ER I am glad that the Redondo Beach City Council is working together to support the residents that would be impacted by the Metro Green line running through North Redondo. Metro didn’t evaluate the impact it would have on Pacific Crest Cemetery, especially the crypt that is right next to where the tracks are. The people who have family there deserve to have a peaceful…
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