Hermosa Beach City Council agrees to outlaw smoking in outdoor dining areas and other public spaces, starting March 1.
Local restaurants soon will no longer be able to wrap take-out orders in Styrofoam containers, Hermosa Beach City Council decides 3-2.
A new network of bike paths will connect Hermosa Beach with neighboring South Bay cities if the plan is also adopted in Lawndale, Gardena, Manhattan Beach, Torrance.
What happens when doctors in private hospitals treat a patient who can't pay the bill? Supervisor Don Knabe calls for change in the doctor pay program.
The Hermosa Beach City Council to look closer at educational, outreach options for reducing marine debris that results from using Styrofoam food take-out containers.
Los Angeles County residents must register to vote by Monday for the November elections.
The California Water Resources Control Board delays its decision on whether to allow discharges in storm-water runoff into protected areas.
Transportation for America ranks Los Angeles region as having highest amount of traffic on "deficient" bridges in the country.
South Bay Bicycle Coalition members speak out against Gov. Jerry Brown's veto of a law that would've required motorists to leave space or slow down for cyclists.
Challengers of Senate Bill 202, which Gov. Jerry Brown has signed, can now collect signatures for a referendum. The measure concerns election laws.
Environment California’s newly released data from The Solar Foundation reveals that California leads both Colorado and Arizona in hiring the most people in solar-related fields in the U.S.
Ongoing rallies are in protest against rebuilding AES Redondo Power Plant.
Some environmental groups think so, and are battling a state board over the plan that would allow discharges in stormwater runoff into protected areas.
Betsy Butler (who represents Hermosa Beach now in the 53rd District), Richard Bloom, and Torie Osborn voice support for the protesters.
How do you think the city of Hermosa Beach should save money?
The deadline passes for Gov. Jerry Brown to sign bills into law. Here's a list of what state Sen. Ted Lieu, who represents the Beach Cities, did (and didn't) get done this term.
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes the bill by state Sen. Ted Lieu that requires all pets be microchipped.
The deadline passes for Gov. Jerry Brown to sign bills into law. Here's a list of what Assemblywoman Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, did (and didn't) get done this term.
The Hermosa Beach City Council will meet at 7 p.m. in council chambers Tuesday.
From blanket throwing to sprinkling salt on the ground, Patch lists some Hermosa Beach laws that caught our eye as.... interesting.
Gov. Jerry Brown signs Senate Bill 746, sponsored by state Sen. Ted Lieu, which bans anyone under the age of 18 from using ultraviolet tanning beds.
The bill prohibits openly carrying unloaded handguns in public—targeting a debate that recently shot through the South Bay.
Four candidates vying for two City Council seats square off and address audience questions in the Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Association's debate forum.
The Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act prohibits BPAs in baby products.
Four candidates vying for two seats on the Hermosa Beach City Council in upcoming municipal election. Forums are planned for Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.
Beach Cities Transit proposes changing schedules and eliminating Line 104 to streamline operations.
The South Bay Bike Master Plan is to be considered by the Hermosa Beach City Council on Oct. 25. If approved by all seven cities in the plan, bike route changes will begin.
The redistricting plan would stick closely to established electoral boundaries.
The Hermosa Beach City Council directs staffers to draft an ordinance that would prohibit smoking in various public areas.
A decision on prohibiting polystyrene food takeout containers in town is pushed back to a Hermosa Beach City Council meeting on Oct. 25—how would you like to see the council vote? Take our poll.
Hermosa Beach City Council on Tuesday introduces a temporary ordinance that would allow downtown restaurants to offer outdoor seating.
Four candidates vying for two seats on the Hermosa Beach City Council in upcoming municipal election. Debate scheduled for Oct. 5.
Second time this year, Hermosa Beach earns an A-plus grade on Heal the Bay's beach report card.
The Hermosa Beach City Council again will discuss what kind of items local businesses can place on public sidewalks, outdoor smoking and use of Styrofoam takeout containers.
The California Stormwater Quality Association awards Hermosa Beach for "outstanding" stormwater management.
The global event encourages communities to call for "a world beyond fossil fuels."
Mark your calendars—the Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a public hearing on Oct. 4.
Cafe wall to serve as site of second display in Hermosa Beach's 10-mural project.
Energy Upgrade California holds a Hermosa Beach block party to demonstrate energy-efficient home improvements and the money homeowners could save.
Torrance School Board member Al Muratsuchi has formed a committee to explore a run for the open seat in the new 66th Assembly District, which includes Hermosa Beach.