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This was an unusual event. But then the Seattle Seahawks are an unusual team. Led by an unusual head coach Pete Carroll. At team will mirror their coach and the Seahawks certainly do just that. How many NFL players would take the time to go through the kitchen at the health food store, “My Fit Foods” and thank the cooks who fed them all week while they were there? Lets be clear: NFL offenses don't usually work out together in April on a beach hundreds of miles from the team facility. The players came from all over the country. There regimen consisted of lunging, sprinting and skipping across Hermosa's notoriously soft sand. This challenged the players' lower bodies in ways many of them hadn't experienced. And then there was the weight training circuits designed by Subin, owner of the The Yard, and the weight training was tweaked based on feedback from the players. Their meals were catered by a health food shop up the street. After lunch they would make a short drive to the field-turf at Mira Costa High School, where Wilson would throw and 20 receivers, backs and tight ends caught. And this is how The winning of the super Bowl began in The South Bay. Read More
We have a terrific Theater group here in Torrance Called the Torrance Theatre Company. Take advantage of the great entertainment right here in The South Bay by attending the plays being presented for the rest of this theater season. 2013-2014 Brochure Inside-Reduced Read More
According to Gregory J. Wilcox of the Los Angeles Daily News, there is good news for the real estate market as we look ahead to 2014. Foreclosures were down a full 60% all across Southern California in 2013’s fourth quarter. This is another indication that the housing market continues on a upswing. swingingsold “In 2013, we got a better economy and a housing market that is much improved. Overall, this is good news as we look ahead to 2014. Still, the housing market will bump into supply constraints, and interest rates — still close to historical lows — are on the rise,” said Robert Kleinhenz, chief economist at the Kyser Center for Economic Research in Los Angeles. As we enter into 2014 we will see more and more evidence of the healing of the realty market. Read More
The Manhattan Beach Planning Commission, scrapped a proposal to limit offices and banks to open on store front properties. MamaDsoutsideview Under the now defunct proposal, new offices and banks would not be allowed on street fronts on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Highland Avenue and Manhattan Avenue downtown or on Highland and Rosecrans avenues in the north end, but existing offices and banks would be permitted to remain. Understanding the concerns, the commissioners directed the staff to undertake developing a master plan by acquiring more public comment, possible at a public forum or workshop. Read More
A great white was spotted in the South Bay beaches. In fact one Mother was shocked when she looked at photo and they was the shark in the waves. Read More
This time next week the floats will be gone, the crowds dispersed and there will be no evidence in the streets of Pasadena of the beautiful the Tournament of Rose. Torrance is one of the few cities that still sponsor a float, and the only city in the South Bay to do so.. Our float is done with donations and all volunteer work. Our city funds are not used. And of course we welcome you to volunteer to help decorate our 2014 float a reality. Below is a rendering of our float this year. 2014 Torrance Rose Float Design “Everyone Plays” Tournament of Rose’s Theme: “Follow Your Dreams!” float NEW!!! FUNdraising Fun Dine at local eateries and raise money for the Torrance Rose Float Association. Read More
Well it looks like after years of delay and controversy, the 700-unit plan for Ponte Vista in San Pedro was approved at a public hearing on Dec 17th. This area is the past home of former Navy housing on Western Ave. A hearing with the full Los Angeles City Council... Read More
South High School Alumni Max Kaplan, a 20-year-old Ivy League student, has earned a gold Congressional Award medal. In the entire nation, there were only 236 awarded this year.The honor is the highest Congress can award to youths aged 14 to 23. The event was held during Kaplan’s Christmas break from Princeton University because he was unable to attend a ceremony in June in the nation’s capital. Read More
Here are some of the events happening in the South Bay from Oct. 25 through Oct. 31: • The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum will get into the season with a fun-filled day for the whole family. Pumpkin decorating contest, open to all ages and judged by Friends of Rancho San Pedro. Pumpkins will be judged based on age group, and prizes will be awarded for most color and most creative design. Tools will be provided for the contest. Costume parade Scary stories Light refreshments. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The event runs from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26 at 18127 S. Alameda St. in Rancho Dominguez. The city of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Departmentwill host its annual Halloween Frolic from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 on the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street in downtown El Segundo. Costume contest for all ages, sponsored by the El Segundo Kiwanis Club at City Hall Plaza, Carved pumpkin contest, sponsored by the El Segundo Women’s Club. Seven inflatable bounce houses Obstacle course Carnival-style games for younger participants Five food vendors. Admission is free. Wristbands and tickets for games and bounce houses are $8 for unlimited use or $2 per ticket. Call 310-524-2700. • The Rosecrans Recreation Center will hold its Halloween event, suitable for ages 3-11, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 840 W. 149th St., Gardena. Call 310-327-3653 for more information. Carnival games, Moon bounce and a Costume contest. • The Hawthorne Community Affairs Bureau will hold a Halloween Safety Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Hawthorne Police Department, 4455 W. 126th St. Highlights include Officer Scottie and Friends A Skechers giveaway Goodie bags, Costume inspection/contest Gaby the talking police car. Read More
Torrance has been named as one of the most livable midsize cites in the United States. It came in Number 32. The South Bay’s largest community received the rating from a survey of cities with populations of 20,000 to 350,000 conducted by the website livability.com. Torrance received high marks for the quality of education available and amenities such as parks and climate, but surprisingly low grades for health-care facilities. I do not understand that when we have Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices plus Kaiser Medical Center just a few blocks from the city boundaries, Mayor Scotto said, “Rated 32nd in the United States is a pretty big deal, I think, all in all, people would say Torrance is a great place to live." Read More