Waste Management recently held its second annual Earth Day Shoe Collection Drive in collaboration with the city of Manhattan Beach and its school district, collecting 1,300 “gently used” pairs of shoes at Pennekamp, Robinson, Pacific and Meadows elemen…
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SoCal Warmup Will Bring Temps in the 90s
May 12, 2013 at 10:10 am
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Southern California temperatures could reach into the high 90s over the next few days in some inland valleys and deserts.Photo Credit: Getty Images
Hermosa students capture essay contest honors
May 10, 2013 at 5:25 pm
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Students at Hermosa View School recently participated in Boulevard Florist Wholesale Market’s Mother’s Day essay contest, and two students won accolades for their writing.
Raytheon moving its El Segundo headquarters staff to Texas
May 7, 2013 at 10:05 pm
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Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems is moving its headquarters staff from El Segundo to McKinney, Texas, as part of a broad company reorganization.
Hermosa Beach city treasurer David Cohn, tarred by scandal, resigns
May 7, 2013 at 8:27 pm
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Hermosa Beach’s city treasurer, whose encounter with a masseuse in his house led to an embarrassing criminal case, has announced his resignation.
Storm drops more than half an inch of rain across L.A. area
May 6, 2013 at 7:38 pm
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More than a half-inch of rain fell in communities across Los Angeles County on Monday as a late-season storm moved across the region.
Discounted Fiesta Hermosa Carnival Rides for Locals
May 5, 2013 at 7:20 pm
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Hermosa Beach residents and local artists have until May 17 to take advantage of some special Fiesta Hermosa offers, according to the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. The Fiesta takes place May 25 through 27.
Residents can receive a discount on Fiesta Hermosa carnival ride tickets if purchased by May 17. Tickets, sold in books of 24, are available for $15, a 25 percent savings off the regular price, said Matt Bennett of the chamber.
Local Hermosa Beach-based artists will receive a 50% discount off the regular price of entry to encourage their participation. Fiesta Hermosa attracts thousands to downtown Hermosa Beach during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend event. It is billed as “Largest Arts & Crafts Fair in Southern California” and has been taking place since 1972.
Another perk for local chamber member restaurants is priority placement in this year’s Fiesta Hermosa Food Court, said Bennett.
Tradition rings true, too, as the chamber has once again selected 10 Hermosa Beach-based charitable organizations that will receive funding through their participation in serving at the Fiesta’s Charity Beer & Wine Garden. In 2012, more than $30,000 was raised to benefit local charities, he said.
Fiesta Hermosa, which features more than 400 artists and crafters, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters, is free to the public.
Discounted carnival ride tickets for residents (bring proof of your residency) are available through May 17th at the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce office, 1007 Hermosa Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hermosa Beach residents and local artists have until May 17 to take advantage of some special Fiesta Hermosa offers, according to the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. The Fiesta takes place May 25 through 27.
Residents can receive a discount on Fiesta Hermosa carnival ride tickets if purchased by May 17. Tickets, sold in books of 24, are available for $15, a 25 percent savings off the regular price, said Matt Bennett of the chamber.
Local Hermosa Beach-based artists will receive a 50% discount off the regular price of entry to encourage their participation. Fiesta Hermosa attracts thousands to downtown Hermosa Beach during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend event. It is billed as “Largest Arts & Crafts Fair in Southern California” and has been taking place since 1972.
Another perk for local chamber member restaurants is priority placement in this year’s Fiesta Hermosa Food Court, said Bennett.
Tradition rings true, too, as the chamber has once again selected 10 Hermosa Beach-based charitable organizations that will receive funding through their participation in serving at the Fiesta’s Charity Beer & Wine Garden. In 2012, more than $30,000 was raised to benefit local charities, he said.
Fiesta Hermosa, which features more than 400 artists and crafters, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters, is free to the public.
Discounted carnival ride tickets for residents (bring proof of your residency) are available through May 17th at the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce office, 1007 Hermosa Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hermosa Beach residents and local artists have until May 17 to take advantage of some special Fiesta Hermosa offers, according to the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. The Fiesta takes place May 25 through 27.
Residents can receive a discount on Fiesta Hermosa carnival ride tickets if purchased by May 17. Tickets, sold in books of 24, are available for $15, a 25 percent savings off the regular price, said Matt Bennett of the chamber.
Local Hermosa Beach-based artists will receive a 50% discount off the regular price of entry to encourage their participation. Fiesta Hermosa attracts thousands to downtown Hermosa Beach during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend event. It is billed as “Largest Arts & Crafts Fair in Southern California” and has been taking place since 1972.
Another perk for local chamber member restaurants is priority placement in this year’s Fiesta Hermosa Food Court, said Bennett.
Tradition rings true, too, as the chamber has once again selected 10 Hermosa Beach-based charitable organizations that will receive funding through their participation in serving at the Fiesta’s Charity Beer & Wine Garden. In 2012, more than $30,000 was raised to benefit local charities, he said.
Fiesta Hermosa, which features more than 400 artists and crafters, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters, is free to the public.
Discounted carnival ride tickets for residents (bring proof of your residency) are available through May 17th at the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce office, 1007 Hermosa Ave., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
">How Can We Make Every Day Earth Day?
May 4, 2013 at 4:50 pm
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Very few events are celebrated around the globe, but Earth Day is. This year, it’s come and gone. But we’re here to ask: What can we do to show our love of the earth on that day, and every day?
On May 31st, Sony will release After Earth, an action-packed movie that takes place 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity to leave. It’s the kind of scenario that makes you want to donate to Greenpeace, recycle everything, and start biking every where, immediately. So, in honor of Earth Day, Patch has teamed up with Sony to present these ideas for making every day Earth Day.
How can we make every day Earth Day?
Begin with little things. Easy things. Obvious things. Things we take for granted each day, and use and/or abuse because of our lack of knowledge. Let’s start there. Remember that children learn from what we do.
There are some wonderful family activities you can do together while learning about the environment. Make a “to do” list and make it fun! Do as many hands-on projects as you can each day to help save the earth in little ways. Have the children keep a chart or journal about everything they do.
Here are some suggestions:
Indoors: Learn more about the earth with your kids – surf the web, read books, magazines, and newspapers. Conserve energy and save water by letting children find (and a parent fix) dripping faucets; only running the dishwasher when full; taking short showers; turning the water off while brushing your teeth; turning off electrical items when not in use; doing full loads of laundry only. Recycle cans, bottles and newspapers.
Outdoors: Plant a tree. Plant a garden. Clean up roadside litter. Create a habitat by putting up a birdhouse. Build a compost for food scraps, leaves and lawn clippings. Save rainwater and reuse for outdoor gardens.
At School: Urge teachers and administrators to do activities for Earth Day and every day. Suggest ideas for projects: write poetry; create environmentally-themed music; have an environmental poster contest. Check to see which sources of electricity you can conserve in your school (electric pencil sharpener, lights on in rooms not used, etc.) and keep a chart about how many ways you saved energy.
At Work: Make a company Earth Day resolutions list. Conserve paper and electricity. Close shades in the summer to prevent high heat in offices. Don’t use air conditioning all the time. Recycle cans, bottles and newspapers at the office.
While Traveling: Visit parks and nature centers. Visit a maritime museum. While on a drive, have children count how many things might be polluting the air, land or water, and then research if anything is being done to correct the problem.
For Pets: Attend a dog-friendly Earth Day event. Organize a dog park cleanup. Take a hike on a dog-friendly trail. Use natural flea control. Buy organic pet food. Avoid plastic and synthetic toys and dog beds, and use natural fiber products. Scoop up the poop, compost it, or use biodegradable poop bags if you live in the city. Adopt a pet from a shelter. Spay or neuter your pet.
Join a Group: Join organizations that help save endangered animals. Adopt an endangered species online. Join any group that supports Earth Day issues.
Community Service: Volunteer your time in any way that will improve the environment. Does your community have a nature center? Maybe you can volunteer there.
How do you make every day Earth Day? Tell us in the comments!
Very few events are celebrated around the globe, but Earth Day is. This year, it’s come and gone. But we’re here to ask: What can we do to show our love of the earth on that day, and every day?
On May 31st, Sony will release After Earth, an action-packed movie that takes place 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity to leave. It’s the kind of scenario that makes you want to donate to Greenpeace, recycle everything, and start biking every where, immediately. So, in honor of Earth Day, Patch has teamed up with Sony to present these ideas for making every day Earth Day.
How can we make every day Earth Day?
Begin with little things. Easy things. Obvious things. Things we take for granted each day, and use and/or abuse because of our lack of knowledge. Let’s start there. Remember that children learn from what we do.
There are some wonderful family activities you can do together while learning about the environment. Make a “to do” list and make it fun! Do as many hands-on projects as you can each day to help save the earth in little ways. Have the children keep a chart or journal about everything they do.
Here are some suggestions:
Indoors: Learn more about the earth with your kids – surf the web, read books, magazines, and newspapers. Conserve energy and save water by letting children find (and a parent fix) dripping faucets; only running the dishwasher when full; taking short showers; turning the water off while brushing your teeth; turning off electrical items when not in use; doing full loads of laundry only. Recycle cans, bottles and newspapers.
Outdoors: Plant a tree. Plant a garden. Clean up roadside litter. Create a habitat by putting up a birdhouse. Build a compost for food scraps, leaves and lawn clippings. Save rainwater and reuse for outdoor gardens.
At School: Urge teachers and administrators to do activities for Earth Day and every day. Suggest ideas for projects: write poetry; create environmentally-themed music; have an environmental poster contest. Check to see which sources of electricity you can conserve in your school (electric pencil sharpener, lights on in rooms not used, etc.) and keep a chart about how many ways you saved energy.
At Work: Make a company Earth Day resolutions list. Conserve paper and electricity. Close shades in the summer to prevent high heat in offices. Don’t use air conditioning all the time. Recycle cans, bottles and newspapers at the office.
While Traveling: Visit parks and nature centers. Visit a maritime museum. While on a drive, have children count how many things might be polluting the air, land or water, and then research if anything is being done to correct the problem.
For Pets: Attend a dog-friendly Earth Day event. Organize a dog park cleanup. Take a hike on a dog-friendly trail. Use natural flea control. Buy organic pet food. Avoid plastic and synthetic toys and dog beds, and use natural fiber products. Scoop up the poop, compost it, or use biodegradable poop bags if you live in the city. Adopt a pet from a shelter. Spay or neuter your pet.
Join a Group: Join organizations that help save endangered animals. Adopt an endangered species online. Join any group that supports Earth Day issues.
Community Service: Volunteer your time in any way that will improve the environment. Does your community have a nature center? Maybe you can volunteer there.
How do you make every day Earth Day? Tell us in the comments!
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Very few events are celebrated around the globe, but Earth Day is. This year, it’s come and gone. But we’re here to ask: What can we do to show our love of the earth on that day, and every day?
On May 31st, Sony will release After Earth, an action-packed movie that takes place 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity to leave. It’s the kind of scenario that makes you want to donate to Greenpeace, recycle everything, and start biking every where, immediately. So, in honor of Earth Day, Patch has teamed up with Sony to present these ideas for making every day Earth Day.
How can we make every day Earth Day?
Begin with little things. Easy things. Obvious things. Things we take for granted each day, and use and/or abuse because of our lack of knowledge. Let’s start there. Remember that children learn from what we do.
There are some wonderful family activities you can do together while learning about the environment. Make a “to do” list and make it fun! Do as many hands-on projects as you can each day to help save the earth in little ways. Have the children keep a chart or journal about everything they do.
Here are some suggestions:
Indoors: Learn more about the earth with your kids – surf the web, read books, magazines, and newspapers. Conserve energy and save water by letting children find (and a parent fix) dripping faucets; only running the dishwasher when full; taking short showers; turning the water off while brushing your teeth; turning off electrical items when not in use; doing full loads of laundry only. Recycle cans, bottles and newspapers.
Outdoors: Plant a tree. Plant a garden. Clean up roadside litter. Create a habitat by putting up a birdhouse. Build a compost for food scraps, leaves and lawn clippings. Save rainwater and reuse for outdoor gardens.
At School: Urge teachers and administrators to do activities for Earth Day and every day. Suggest ideas for projects: write poetry; create environmentally-themed music; have an environmental poster contest. Check to see which sources of electricity you can conserve in your school (electric pencil sharpener, lights on in rooms not used, etc.) and keep a chart about how many ways you saved energy.
At Work: Make a company Earth Day resolutions list. Conserve paper and electricity. Close shades in the summer to prevent high heat in offices. Don’t use air conditioning all the time. Recycle cans, bottles and newspapers at the office.
While Traveling: Visit parks and nature centers. Visit a maritime museum. While on a drive, have children count how many things might be polluting the air, land or water, and then research if anything is being done to correct the problem.
For Pets: Attend a dog-friendly Earth Day event. Organize a dog park cleanup. Take a hike on a dog-friendly trail. Use natural flea control. Buy organic pet food. Avoid plastic and synthetic toys and dog beds, and use natural fiber products. Scoop up the poop, compost it, or use biodegradable poop bags if you live in the city. Adopt a pet from a shelter. Spay or neuter your pet.
Join a Group: Join organizations that help save endangered animals. Adopt an endangered species online. Join any group that supports Earth Day issues.
Community Service: Volunteer your time in any way that will improve the environment. Does your community have a nature center? Maybe you can volunteer there.
How do you make every day Earth Day? Tell us in the comments!
">Environment California raises over $20,000 to rescue LA sea lion pups
May 4, 2013 at 8:25 am
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Calabasas, CA – Environment California has delivered over $20,000 for California Wildlife Center to rescue stranded sea lion pups along the coast. The money will help cover the cost of building temporary sea lion and seal housing at the Center and provide for the care, feeding, and rehabilitation of stranded sea lion pups.
Violent, Armed Robbery Caught on Video in Gardena
April 30, 2013 at 10:59 pm
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A violent, snatch-and-grab robbery was caught on tape in Gardena, and police are warning that this is just one case in what has become a trend.
Solar power expansion urged in Los Angeles
April 30, 2013 at 8:25 pm
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A number of environmental groups joined forces on Tuesday in a call for the city of Los Angeles to increase the amount of rooftop solar installations in the city, aiming for 20 percent of all energy by the year 2020.
Bottle explodes at Mattel headquarters in El Segundo
April 30, 2013 at 10:55 am
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A plastic bottle exploded at Mattel Inc.’s corporate headquarters in El Segundo this morning, and security officers are investigating whether it was a criminal act or an accidental occurrence.
