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Guess Who’s Moving into the Playa Vista Neighborhood?

Westchester and Playa Del Rey are getting a new neighbor. Westchester and Playa del Rey neighborhood properties are enjoying a spike in home values as the Silicon Beach grows in popularity amongst tech firms.   The latest company to join is Yahoo, as they leave their Santa Monica Headquarters... Read More

Posted on 01/20/2015 by cgilles in From the Beach and Beyond

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I was just reading the article in the Daily Breeze about the graffiti on the wall on the strand of Hermosa Beach. How dare they!! I believe those responsible are calling it Funsters. If it looks like duck, walks like a duck and swims like a duck it is a duck. In other words by drawing on the walls in Hermosa, whether it be with calk or spray paint it is graffiti and the ones doing it should be accountable financially for it. Sigisfredo Moreno power-washes off a long stretch of “Funism” chalk art along the Strand in Hermosa Beach on Thursday morning. The company he works for is contracted by Hermosa Beach to remove graffitti. Funism group had planned to clean up their art, but the city beat them to it. (Brad Graverson — Staff Photographer) Sigisfredo Moreno power-washes off a long stretch of “Funism” chalk art along the Strand in Hermosa Beach on Thursday morning. The company he works for is contracted by Hermosa Beach to remove graffitti. Funism group had planned to clean up their art, but the city beat them to it. (Brad Graverson —Daily Breeze Staff Photographer) Last week, many city workers pressure-washed a chalk mural that began near 22nd Street and stretched a few blocks along The Strand. Supposedly, K.P. and several other Funism followers had planned to wash the drawings that they had done days before, but the city got there first. So bill the “artists” for this and let them pay for the cleanup. The city, along with most residents and visitors consider it an eyesore. By allowing this and it continuing , you are inviting others to come in and add their graffetti. Let’s remember, that those who use spray paint and tag also consider their work

Torrance Brings “Lucky Louie” back to life

It’s only a few days away … NEW YEARS DAY 2015!    And what do most people do on New Years Day ???   Hunker down and watch theTournament of Roses Parade, of course!!! This years theme ” Inspiring Stories” got the Torrance Rose Float Association thinking..We have our... Read More

Posted on 01/09/2015 by author in From the Beach and Beyond

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In 2015, Real Estate will ROCK!

Just read this great article by, Melissa Dittman Tracey – “10 Reasons 2015 Will Rock for Real Estate”.     Are you considering buying or selling in 2015?  What will encourage you to take the leap? Melisssa introduces us to 10 Reasons that Buyers should consider buying and Homeowners... Read More

Posted on 12/31/2014 by cgilles in From the Beach and Beyond

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