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• The strange tale of Rincon Island April 23, 2026 10:41 am Coastal View News - California Adorned with a few spindly palms, an unlikely sight rises from the Pacific by Mussel Shoals: Rincon Island, an artificial island built for oil production. Since construction began in 1957, the island’s story traces engineering innovation, ecological pride …
• ‘Amazing Race’-style competition coming to O.C. April 23, 2026 2:33 am The Daily Pilot - Calfornia Software engineer Benedict Choy began participating in the clue-centric Race/LA in 2012 with his wife because they enjoy adventure-type activities and are fans of TV’s reality show “The Amazing Race.” “We used to watch the show a lot and wished we …
• Nithya Raman outlines plan to support film production April 22, 2026 1:11 pm NBC Los Angeles - California Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman released her plan on Tuesday for bringing Hollywood jobs back to Los Angeles.     The city councilwoman -- one of several challengers seeking to oust incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 primary -- unveiled a plan that …
• allcove ‘one-stop youth services’ building set for May 16 groundbreaking April 21, 2026 10:38 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Garth Meyer Youth health facility allcove Beach Cities will get its own building, with funding now reached, and a groundbreaking ceremony set for May 16. The project is to be built on the northeast corner of the Beach Cities Health District campus in …
• North Redondo Beach farmers’ market to open this week April 21, 2026 10:38 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California
• 14 New Venues in Los Angeles for Spring 2026 Meetings and Events April 21, 2026 10:18 pm BizBash Here's a closer look at Los Angeles's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring. The new and renovated Los Angeles venues are available for corporate parties, …
• ​​Perfect Day Surf Camp Offers Surfing, Water Safety and Beach Fun April 21, 2026 12:11 pm Westside Today - California A long-running summer tradition for many local families returns in its 26th year helping young beachgoers build confidence in the water while learning the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety. Perfect Day Surf Camp, founded by Robbie French, offers a …
• A top South Bay Realtor was found dead alone in the desert. 'A really, really ugly story' April 21, 2026 10:05 am The Daily Pilot - Calfornia The last time Steve Robles spoke to his mom was two days before Mother’s Day. Lorraine Bird had received an offer for her Twentynine Palms home. She planned to counter, she told her son, describing the terms. Then, the 86-year-old disappeared. Ten days …
• Redondo Beach high school students join Springfest producers April 21, 2026 7:42 am Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Garth Meyer The 44th “Springfest” opens Thursday with contributions from some new organizers – students at Redondo Union High School. Eighteen of their ideas were chosen as projects to add to the four-day carnival held in the parking lot of the Redondo …
• North Redondo Beach farmers’ market to open this week April 21, 2026 7:42 am Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California   by Garth Meyer The North Redondo Beach Farmers’ Market will launch Wednesday, April 22, run by newly-formed nonprofit OurNRB, following a grass-roots effort begun in earnest last fall. The weekly market is scheduled for Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. on …
• Joan Jett and The Blackhearts announce first UK headlining tour in 16 years April 20, 2026 11:36 pm Regional Media News - Iowa Joan Jett and The Blackhearts are heading to the U.K. this summer for their first headlining tour in 16 years. The tour is made up of four shows, starting July 2 in Glasgow. The tour will then head to Manchester on July 4 and Leeds on July 5, before …
• LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON On Band Logo Change: The Old Logo 'Just Felt A Little Dated' April 20, 2026 10:53 pm Blabbermouth - California In a new interview with Radio Sara of the Philadelphia radio station WMMR, guitarist Mark Morton of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD was asked if it was his idea to change the band logo on the cover of LAMB OF GOD's latest album, "Into …
• 5 Best Comprehensive Psychiatry Clinics in Los Angeles for Teen Mental Health Support April 20, 2026 5:45 pm Costa Rica News Across Los Angeles, teen mental health needs are climbing faster than available care slots. Research shows that just 20% of young people struggling with mental disorders in the LA region receive psychiatric care, largely because there aren’t enough trained …
• Great whites abandoned San Diego nursery, but El Niño could bring sharks that ‘play by different rules’ April 20, 2026 1:38 pm The San Diego Union-Tribune - California Given that great white sharks are mostly uninterested in humans, San Diego beachgoers are never likely to have an encounter with one of the predators. But experts said that could be even more true this year, now that a once-active nursery has apparently …
• The Left Pushing Ranked Choice Voting Scheme in Sacramento Political Races April 20, 2026 12:57 pm California Globe Better Ballot Sacramento, a recent initiative of the League of Women Voters, is campaigning to bring ranked-choice voting to Sacramento’s mayor and city council races. They are now gathering signatures to get a ranked choice voting measure on the ballot. …
• Duran Duran Tease Nile Rodgers Collab 'Free To Love' April 20, 2026 5:11 am RTTNews Duran Duran have teased a new song, "Free to Love," a collaboration with producer Nile Rodgers. Rodgers has a long history with Duran Duran. He remixed their 1984 single "The Reflex," which became their first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot …
• Red Flash Water Polo Closes Season at CWPA Championship April 19, 2026 7:05 am Troubadour - Pennsylvania The water polo team closed its 2026 season at the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championship in Ann Arbor, Michigan, last weekend. The Red Flash finished the tournament with a win over Mercyhurst following losses to Princeton and Bucknell. SFU ( …
• LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ On 'Into Oblivion': 'I Think This Is The Most 'Me' Album' April 19, 2026 4:30 am Blabbermouth - California During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Behind The Kit" podcast, hosted by Kyle Smith of Arizona Drummer, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz discussed the making of the band's latest album, "Into Oblivion", which came out on …
• Redondo Beach wildlife alert: Why you should leave grounded owl fledglings alone April 19, 2026 1:19 am FOX 11 Los Angeles - California Wildlife officials say people need to resist the urge to touch the baby owls and that they're likely okay. REDONDO BEACH, Calif. - Redondo Beach officials are urging the community to resist the urge to "rescue" young owls found on the ground …
• Coachella 2026: Large scale art takes center stage on festival grounds April 18, 2026 10:59 pm Los Angeles Daily News - California From whimsy barrel cacti to a literal bunker, large scale art installations have once again taken center stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. The artwork serves not just as visual inspiration, but also as …
• Dodgers Dugout: Readers show their love for Charley Steiner April 18, 2026 12:03 pm Los Angeles Times Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and the Dodgers keep rolling. When will the first bad stretch of games begin? Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By …
• Fastest ‘Coast To Coast’ Record Set After 2 Guys Drive 2,362 Miles From Florida To California In Under 23 Hours April 18, 2026 6:26 am BroBible © Junfu Han via Imagn Content Services, LLC / Google Maps There is a new ‘Coast to Coast‘ record after two guys drove from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego, California in under 24 hours. While this is not an official Cannonball Run record because …
• Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement April 17, 2026 8:47 pm Los Angeles Times A young great horned owl discovered at the base of a palm tree in Redondo Beach has prompted police to release a public service announcement video to educate residents on how to respond to such fledgling birds. The owl was brought in by Redondo Beach …
• CITY COUNCIL: Manhattan Beach parking study shows big shortage April 17, 2026 7:24 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Mark McDermott  Any given Manhattan Beach City Council agenda will have several items that few souls in the city, outside of city government and a handful of residents and business owners, give an iota of attention to, but most will be impacted by. …
• Pustilnikov, Redondo Beach settle one waterfront case; five pending April 17, 2026 7:23 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California   by Garth Meyer One of six lawsuits from the AES power plant site owners against the city was settled March 30, Leo Pustilnikov agreeing to dismiss claims that Redondo Beach engaged in a multi-year scheme to prevent development of the property. …
• Nike’s After Dark Tour approved for only North American stop April 17, 2026 7:22 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Laura Garber  The Hermosa Beach City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve the Nike After Dark Tour LA, a 13.1-mile women’s half marathon scheduled for October 24, clearing the way for what Nike describes as the only North American stop on its global …
• Surprise! Archbishop Gomez gets an Archbishop’s Award of his own April 17, 2026 1:52 pm Angelus News - California Every year, the Archbishop of Los Angeles chooses a few Catholics for a special award honoring distinguished service to the local community. But at this year’s Archbishop’s Awards dinner, the event’s organizers decided to flip the script, surprising …
• Cats on the Bandstand back at the Cinema April 17, 2026 6:54 am The Culver City News - California Acoustic Grateful Dead tribute Cats on the Bandstand perform at the Cinema Bar this week, and the News looked into what they have in store for Culver City… When did you start playing and performing? When did the band form? Both Gregg (Miller) and Doug ( …
• Cypress School Board facing hard choices April 17, 2026 1:32 am Event-News Enterprise - California Not only is its current budget more than $3 million in arrears, but trustees of the Cypress Elementary School District also learned at its regular meeting Thursday that without hard decisions, the system faces even more red ink in the future. “This isn’t …
• LA Climate Week – From the Mountains to the Beach April 16, 2026 9:34 pm Crescenta Valley Weekly - California During LA Climate Week, CV High School and Cal State University – Channel Islands graduate Jessy Shelton explains how surveys can benefit beaches. Photo by Mary O’KEEFE By Mary O’KEEFE LA Climate Week was from April 8 to April 15 and several events were …
• LA County will study data center’s appetite for power, water to meet AI demand April 15, 2026 11:28 pm Los Angeles Daily News - California Because large data centers use exorbitant amounts of electric power and water, and may produce health risks to nearby communities, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will study the potential strain on public utilities and possible health effects …
• On Local Government: Who lost Redondo Beach? April 15, 2026 11:25 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Bob Pinzler When I sat on the Redondo Beach City Council 25 years ago, there were many days when we were dealing with decisions made by previous Councils where the only proper response was, “What were they thinking?” The reason one gets elected to …
• Chavez allegations make many question his legacy. April 15, 2026 11:52 am The Oracle - Tennessee Cesar Chavez (center) on a march from the Mexican border to Sacramento with United Farm Workers members in Redondo Beach, California, July 1975 – John Malmin, Los Angeles Times (via Wikimedia Commons) One of the most recognizable names in the Latino Civil …
• "Baywatch" production continues in Venice Beach with Los Angeles County drone filming approved April 15, 2026 1:25 am CBS Los Angeles - California Los Angeles County leaders say they are deeply committed to the success of "Baywatch" production, and today, the board of supervisors approved a pilot program allowing the use of drones for permitted filming in Venice Beach. A February casting …
• Baywatch Community Calendar 4-16-26 April 14, 2026 11:54 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California Spotlight: Thursday, April 16 Springfest, Redondo Beach Through Sunday, April 19. Experience four days of rides, entertainment, food, games, and family fun at the South Bay’s signature spring festival. Whether you’re coming for the thrill rides, live …
• T2 Group Appoints Kevin Cooper, DHSc, as Head of Marketing April 14, 2026 1:00 pm EIN Presswire Veteran Health IT Marketing Leader Brings 15+ Years of Experience Across Health IT, Revenue Cycle, and Enterprise Healthcare Technology REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- T2 Group, a leading Health IT partner …
• American Ninja star Michael Dudikoff is still handsome at 71... see him now April 14, 2026 1:43 am Daily Mail Michael Dudikoff still exuded the good looks that made him an action heartthrob when he was spotted in Los Angeles last week. Born in the local suburb of Redondo Beach, he drifted into modeling in the 1970s and from there into acting, including in the Tom …
• Duran Duran announces new song, ‘Free To Love,’ featuring Nile Rodgers April 14, 2026 1:26 am Throwback 100.3 - Illinois S(L-R) John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers perform during the Platinum Party At The Palace at Buckingham Palace on June 4, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Nicholls – WPA Pool/Getty Images) Looks like …
• Duran Duran announces new song, 'Free To Love,' featuring Nile Rodgers April 14, 2026 12:36 am KONO 101.1 - Texas Looks like Duran Duran fans are about to get some new music. The band announced on Instagram that they'll be releasing a new song, "Free To Love," on April 23, with the post noting that producer Nile Rodgers is involved. Duran Duran has a …
• Loving retired farm life, Rogie Vachon reminisces about being L.A.'s first hockey star April 12, 2026 11:49 am Los Angeles Times The eighth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers. The black-and-white photo is as dated as it is iconic. It shows Rogie Vachon, left hand tucked into a pocket of his bell- …
• Hermosa Beach Shark Week: over 20 hooked Saturday on pier [UPDATED] April 11, 2026 11:41 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California by Kevin Cody Over 20 juvenile sharks, six- to eight-feet in length, were caught by fishermen on the Hermosa Beach Pier on Saturday, April 11.  La Playita restaurant owner Harold Cohen said he saw the fishermen catch and release five sharks in the span of …
• Stephen Amell's New Fox Reboot Of Iconic '90s Series Finally Resumes Filming After Production Was Halted April 11, 2026 8:02 pm Screen Rant Filming is back on track for Stephen Amell's reboot of an iconic show from the 1990s. Amell is best known for playing Oliver Queen in CW's Arrow, which ran for eight seasons. Its success launched numerous Arrowverse TV shows, most of which featured …
• Long Beach may hop on the ‘Blue Highway’ April 11, 2026 1:48 pm Signal Tribune - California As soon as this summer, residents may be able to travel from Long Beach to various coastal cities by way of water.  On Tuesday night, Long Beach City Council took the first steps towards a partnership with the Pier-to-Pier Coastal Ferry Program, which can …
• ‘Baywatch’ Reboot to Remain at Venice Beach After Filming Issues, Karen Bass Says April 11, 2026 6:02 am The Hollywood Reporter - California The cast of Fox‘s Baywatch reboot will remain on Venice Beach. After reports suggested the series had encountered issues filming in Venice Beach, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confirmed on X on Friday that production will continue as planned. “I’m pleased …
• Report: US Sees Hottest March in 132 Years of Records April 11, 2026 1:57 am Verity Was March 2026's record heat a human-caused climate crisis or just natural weather cycles at work? Above: A person walks along The Strand in Redondo Beach, California, during a heat wave on March 20, 2026. Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/ …
• PVPLC Presents Nature on Screen with Wild & Scenic Film Festival Tour and Celebrates Accessibility for Earth Day April 10, 2026 10:52 pm Random Lengths News - California As Earth Day approaches the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents a series of Earth Day celebrations, featuring a series of engaging events that inspire environmental stewardship, community connection, and outdoor accessibility for all. …
• This week in Clark County history, April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026 3:18 pm The Columbian - Washington State 100 years ago On April 6, 1926, Clark County Superior Court Judge George B. Simpson ruled in favor of America’s pastime. Simpson heard a case brought by Kelso residents seeking an injunction against the use of a local baseball diamond because it was noisy …
• AM Best Maintains Under Review With Positive Implications Status for The Fortegra Group, Inc.’s Insurance Subsidiaries April 10, 2026 5:13 am Insurancenewsnet OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has maintained the under review with positive implications status for the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a-” (Excellent) of the …
• Plan for Beach Cities Health District campus shifts, contracts in Redondo Beach April 9, 2026 6:58 pm Easy Reader News & Peninsula Magazine - California   by Garth Meyer Beach Cities Health District has taken another step toward redevelopment of its 11-acre campus in Redondo Beach, signing a March 19 letter of intent with Sunrise Senior Living, after a previous letter with another party failed to result in …
• You can still find the one in your 40s — and other lessons from the first L.A. Affairs Live April 9, 2026 11:58 am Los Angeles Times Dating in Los Angeles is intense. That was the common thread among 10 stories shared at the first L.A. Affairs Live, a storytelling competition that brought the popular Times romance column to a Hollywood stage on Friday. Nicole Blaine, owner of the Crow …