Category: Hawthorne
Before Hawthorne’s own son Brian Wilson was a star Beach Boy. He was a student at Hawthorne High School. He wrote a song for his music teacher and received an ‘F’. Well 50+ years later and millions of purchases of the song “Surfin'” Wilson’s F was turned into an A!... Read More
It was the early 1960s and Brian Wilson wrote a tune for his music class at Hawthorne High School His teacher did not think highly of it as he gave Wilson a D. Later that song, “Surfin’ USA” would sell millions of albums. The Wilson brothers grew... Read More
Original Hollyglen brocure Hollyglen is one of the more sought after areas of Hawthorne. It is freeway close. A great Wiseburn school district. And a hop and skip from El Segundo and Manhattan Beach shopping. Back in its development homes were cheap by today’s standards as you can... Read More
The Hawthorne Mall as it was known to locals or the Hawthorne Plaza began construction 1975. What was once the location of the Hawthorne Plaza Theater. The building included several anchor tenants like the Broadway in the Middle, JC Penny... Read More
One of the South Bays newest communities is 360 by William Lyons Homes. Right across the way from The Airforce Base is a community perfect for short South Bay commutes. Or if you happen to have a longer 405 commute. The on ramp is a block from the gated entrance. Read More
The City of Hawthorne has approved a contract for the design of a new city park to be located at Hawthorne Blvd. and 129th street. The $16,500 contract for the park design was with SWA Group, Los Angeles. The council voted 3-2 in favor of the contract, however 2 councilmen... Read More
The transformation of the Northrop Grumman facility to the brand new Wiseburn High school in El Segundo has begun. wiseburnhigh school rendering By the time the project is complete it will house the new Wiseburn high school and the three DeVinci chater schools tht are currently in the Wiseburn school facilities. This is the first school being developed in the South Bay in 50 years. This is rather an innovative concept. The Wisburn Hgh School and the DeVinci schools will share the building and certain facilities while remaining independent. But will consolidate extra cucculat activities such as sports, band etc. Read More
If you are thinking of selling your home and wanting to repaint to attract buyers, then you’ll want to know what colors to avoid. Check out these great tips from Realtor Magazine By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Emerald may be this year’s color of the year and hot... Read More
South Bay Market Trends .com February 2013 Greater South Bay market including: Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Torrance, & Wilmington... Read More
10 Predictions for Housing in 2013 DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013 The new year could be the best year in real estate in years, but the housing recovery still remains fragile and challenges remain, says Dave Liniger, RE/MAX co-founder and chairman. 2013 Housing... Read More