by cgilles | Jun 28, 2013 | Torrance
The beginning of this month we had a family with small children visit us from out of state. Of course they were here to see all of the obvious attractions which Torrance is very close to. But being a loyal resident and proponent of Torrance , I also wanted them to experience some of our own attraction. Of course we have our own Torrance Beach( known as Rats Beach to the locals), and the other famous South Bay beaches such as Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan.
Madrona Marsh
But how about taking the kids on a adventure at Madrona Mash or here is the best at ride on our miniature train at Wilson Park.
And after the Train ride go to the Lomita train Museum locat4d at 2137 W 250th St, Lomita, CA 90717
by cgilles | Jun 27, 2013 | Blog, Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach’s City Manager Dave Carmany seemed pleased when he made the comment, “I think this is a case of the city wanting to do the right thing.” Right thing about what? Well it seems that Manhattan Beach took the unusual step this week of inviting property owners to seek reimbursement for four years’ worth of street-sweeping fees because of concerns that the fee might be illegal.
So how does a Manhattan Beach homeowner get their reimbursement? By filling out reimbursement claim forms, available at http://bit.ly/18gxct3 or by calling 310-802-5000, Ext. 5570. Eventually this will cost Manhattan Beach, an estimated $1.5 million if all residents and commercial customers seek reimbursement or perhaps the better word is refund.
by cgilles | Jun 23, 2013 | a-South Bay, Blog
So what does one do on Beautiful summer Saturday. Some go to the beach, some to the mall others unfortunately do house work and shopping but yesterday thousands of people congregated in an air- conditioned building to marvel at the key piece of the most expansive public works project in the history of Los Angeles.
Yes it was the new 1.9 billion facility Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. The project is not completed yet, in fact it will not be until August or September. This did not matter to the thousands that took a sneak peek at the terminal. Not only locals view the facilities, but many came from afar just for curiosity sake.
by cgilles | Jun 10, 2013 | Blog, Torrance
Here are three new reasons why
The city of Torrance is such a wonderful
city to raise a family.
West High School, and both Casimer and Richardson Middle Schools have earned the valued designation, California Distinguished School. Eligibility is very strict. The school must not only be high performing, but they must be meeting the needs of the individual student. These schools along with many other wonderful school in our city have met this tough criteria.
Richardson Middle school
by cgilles | May 26, 2013 | a-South Bay, Blog, Manhattan Beach
W E L CO M E
We were remiss in welcoming Laker’s Coach Mike and Laura D’Antoni to the Manhattan Beach community.
The three-story house has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths and plenty of living and entertaining space, including a “huge dining room for even the biggest family gatherings, breathtaking informal living room and terrific deck,” plus a 400-glass wine bar and huge wine cellar.
The Mike D’Antoni’ s new $6.9-million Manhattan Beach Home.
