On any visit to downtown Hermosa Beach on a Friday or Saturday night, one can't help but notice dozens of taxicabs buzzing around, transporting people from one destination to the next. Hermosa Beach city officials recently agreed to take a closer look at the taxicab business which has become so popular in town. One product…Read more City may take steps to control downtown cabs

Hermosa Beach young people ranging in age from 6 to 14 will now have a chance to beautify the city through a mural project sponsored by the Hermosa Arts Foundation and funded by telecommunications giant, Tycom LTD. Last December, the Hermosa Beach City Council approved a 25-year lease agreement with Tycom Networks, allowing the corporation…Read more A Work of Art

The Hermosa Beach City Council Tuesday night unanimously denied an appeal from Peter Mangurian, owner of Scotty's restaurant, to change his conditional use permit to allow the sale of liquor, a 24-hour takeout window, patio seating and live entertainment to his establishment. Mangurian brought the issue before the City Council after the Hermosa Beach Planning…Read more Council denies new permit for Scotty’s

In a deal officials believe will generate more money for health programs, the Beach Cities Health District is in the process of purchasing the Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Hermosa Beach. The district recently received word that its application for a multimillion-dollar loan was approved and escrow closes on the center next week. According to…Read more BCHD moving to purchase Sunrise senior living center

The Hermosa Beach School Board July 24 unanimously approved a $13.6 million bond measure for the Nov. 5 ballot. District officials say that if the bond is approved, they will use the funds to purchase property adjacent to Hermosa Valley School and construct new facilities for the school, including a new gym and classrooms. "This…Read more Board approves bond vote

With a 51-year-old lifeguard tower in its possession, the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, with the backing of city officials, recently secured additional space for its museum, almost doubling the square footage of its current area. The society soon will take over Room 18 at the Hermosa Beach Community Center which is now being used by…Read more Society officials have big plans for museum

Hermosa Beach city officials may soon adopt a program that will help save the lives of dogs, cats and other pets trapped in homes during fires. Such a move would widen a growing practice among pet owners to place stickers and other signs outside their home alerting firefighters to the presence of animals inside. The…Read more New proposal may help save pets trapped in burning homes

Established six months ago as an alternative form of public transportation for the disabled and senior citizens in Hermosa Beach, the city's new taxi voucher program has become increasingly popular among eligible residents, according to city officials. The Hermosa Beach Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief Mike Lavin sponsored a citywide publicity campaign…Read more Public responding to taxi voucher program

For many longtime Hermosa Beach residents, the Community Center is a building with notable links to the past. The Hermosa Arts Foundation hopes to preserve the building's significant history through two grants sponsored by the Getty Foundation. If approved, the grants would assist the organization in maintaining the art deco architecture of the building while…Read more A new life for an old building

The Fourth of July holiday once again drew thousands of people to the city of Hermosa Beach. Although police reported no serious crimes or injuries, and experienced a decrease in problems with house parties, the large crowds and drinking in public along The Strand continued to be a primary concern for officers. Last Thursday, beach-goers…Read more Party Town?: Fourth of July crowds still mean problems for police