Mustangs' Open Regionals By Ripping Red Rock

Anthony Lombardo overcomes a shaky start to strike out nine in only four innings and the Manhattan Beach Senior All-Stars' offense continues to rack up the runs.

Mustangs Win Two, Lose One In Summer Shootout

Mira Costa High basketball team closes out a successful summer schedule with victories over Compton Dominguez and Monrovia and a loss to Culver City.

All Ages Compete in International Surf Festival

At a festival that dates back to the 1960s, surfers compete in the weekend's small surf at the pier.

Mustangs Dominate Southern State Championship

Senior All-Stars crush San Diego North Park 13-6 and 22-2 to advance to the Western Regionals, making it farther in championship tournament than any baseball team from the Manhattan Beach Little League.

Lifeguards Kick Off Surf Festival

A chilly Avenue C Beach hosts the lifeguard competition in Redondo.

All-Stars Clobber El Monte, To Play For So Cal Title

Manhattan Beach Little League Senior All-Stars win Division 5 Tournament with 20-3 victory. It will get San Diego North Park in a best-of-three series for the Southern California state championship starting on Saturday in Bellflower.

Beach Tennis Competition Hits the Sand

The West Coast Beach Tennis tournament kicks off this weekend on the shoreline with 40 competitors set to play.

South Bay Author Unveils Surfing's Global Reach

Michael Scott Moore talks about his quest to follow the roots of surf culture around the world, chronicled in his new book “Sweetness and Blood.”

A Sizzling Lombardo Dominates El Monte

The left-hander, who will be a junior at Mira Costa High in the fall, strikes out 12 batters to lead the Manhattan Beach Little League Senior All-Stars into title game of double-elimination North Division 3 Tournament.

Erickson On a Home Run Binge For All-Stars

Third baseman hits a grand slam in a five-run fourth inning, leading the Manhattan Beach Little League Senior All-Stars past Murphy Ranch in the Division 3 Tournament. The blast is his third in as many games.

New Teams Win in Memory of Blankinship

Patrick Molloys and North Mania women's teams capture their first championships at the annual Kim Blankinship Memorial Volleyball Tournament Sunday.

Volleyball Tournament Raises Scholarship Funds

The Kim Blankinship Memorial volleyball tournament kicks off Sunday, for the first time in Hermosa Beach, to raise money for local athletes.

Mustangs Teaming Up With Rivals On Club Team

Players from Mira Costa High, Redondo Union, Peninsula and El Segundo have formed a winning combination this summer.

Senior All-Stars Crush San Pedro To Advance

Manhattan Beach Little League wins Sectional Tournament with 11-1 victory over San Pedro East View; opens North Divisional Tournament on Saturday

Redondo Union Introduces New Baseball Coach

Sea Hawks hire Jeff Baumback to restore stability to a storied program that has been in turmoil in recent years. The former Long Beach Wilson pitching coach will be their fourth coach in four years.

Mira Costa Advances to Bronco Super Regional

Costa bounces back from opening loss in section tournament to advance.

Kessy/Ross Capture 4th Consecutive AVP Title

Elaine Youngs and Rachel Scott battle the champions, but fall short of winning their first title in Hermosa Beach this year.

Dalhausser/Rogers Set AVP Records at Hermosa

Dalhausser records 11 blocks as the duo wins an unprecedented fifth consecutive title at the event

Rogers, Dalhausser Advance in AVP

Local and visiting volleyball fans flock to The Strand to cheer on Rogers and Dalhausser, and Kessy and Ross in the AVP.

AVP Returns to Hermosa with Hometown Flair

Dalhausser and Rogers look for their fifth straight championship while Olympian Walsh returns to the sand at the Hermosa Beach Open.

Mira Costa Loses In Mustang District 2 Title Game

Costa All-Stars battled back through the bracket to set up a rematch for the title, but couldn't take down Norwalk.

Skateboarding Camp Reaches its Fifth Year

Skateboarding experts instruct popular summer classes for local youth, succeeding in teaching tricks and keeping children active, parents say.

Locals Bump, Set, Spike at Junior Tournament

Hermosa Beach volleyball teams competed in one of AAU's largest open events for national championship titles Saturday and Sunday.

Hermosa Athletes Compete in Paddleboarding

Surf-riders from Hermosa Beach hit the waves for Hennessey's U.S. Paddleboard Championships.

Junior Beach Volleyball Pros Prepare for Competition

Hundreds of beach volleyball teams will be competing in Hermosa Beach this weekend as a part of AAU's largest open event.

Local Lifeguards Paddle in Training

Los Angeles County lifeguards include paddleboards in their workouts at the Hermosa Beach pier.

Student Athlete's Journey from Russia to Love

Mira Costa High quarterback Dennis Falcone, who spent two years in an orphanage in Russia, found a home and a beloved sport in Southern California.

Locals Learn how to Bowl the Lawn

Each week residents spend days on the green to master the jack, wick and throw.

Free-for-all Fishing Around Town

Sunday will be this year's first state-issued free fishing day, allowing residents to cast bait without paying the usual rate.

Residents Celebrate Ironman History, City Questions Future

As the 33-year-old tradition kicks off on Sunday, the city expresses concern about allowing the event to continue.

EVP Crowns the King and Queen of the Beach

Hughes, Iqbal and Araujo win first place in this year's Extreme Volleyball Professionals' tournament.

Whitehill, Parucha Earn All-CIF Honors

Mira Costa High seniors led the Mustangs to a Bay League championship and into the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division II playoffs

Extreme Volleyball Returns to Hermosa

The tour begins with a spike on Saturday, serving professional matchups and amateur games open to the public.

Surf Files: Secluded Waves for the Pros

Local surfers divulge the best surf spots in the South Bay for advanced riders.

Surf Files: Best Waves for New Riders

Hermosa Beach surfers divulge the best surf spots in the South Bay for beginners.

Mira Costa Reaches Quarterfinals

Mustangs advance, but Bulldogs win Beverly Hills football tournament.

Costa Fades in Summer League Loss to University

Turnovers costly for Mira Costa, which struggled through some scoring lulls in loss. Elliott Ozer led the Mustangs with 18 points, while Thomas Johnson added 14

South Bay Sports: Forget the World Cup, the Real Soccer Action is Closer to Home

Kimberly Keever, who will be attending Mira Costa High in the fall, won the Golden Boot Award at the prestigious Manchester United Premier Cup in Beaverton, Ore., where the Beach Futbol Club finished in eighth place.

Best Running Trails in Hermosa

The diverse terrain in this beach town provides a jogger's paradise, experts say.

Soccer Fans Cheer on the Pier

Residents flock to the plaza to watch World Cup games after a citywide viewing party kicks off celebrations Saturday.